They also aren't mutually exclusive.
>But I really don't want to debate. I came to state anecdotal evidence + opinion.
This is always funny to read. Write a strongly worded opinion, but refuse to engage with others.
>but historically, I've lived long enough to not see those make any difference so far.
Out of curiosity, in your long lived life, how many times have you seen amicus briefs written to the supreme court defending 5th amendment rights?
Are you serious? There are 5th Amendment cases in the Supreme Court practically every month, to which plenty of groups will submit amicus briefs. I don't see how the tone of awe is warranted - it's really not a remotely unusual event.
Hell, you can see countless ones on Google from the EFF alone: https://www.google.com/search?q=eff+supreme+court+amicus+bri...
2. I am being called out to prove them.
3. I cannot and I state this.
4. I get mocked for it.
I get it, you are here to "win" but I'll keep calling things like they are. You keep patting yourself on the back, I don't mind.
But I really don't want to debate. I came to state anecdotal evidence + opinion. Neither of which is an indisputable fact and I have not claimed otherwise.