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Clarence Thomas: American hero
« on: August 30, 2011, 02:04:42 PM »
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They always tell you who they are afraid of.

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... In several of the most important areas of constitutional law, Thomas has emerged as an intellectual leader of the Supreme Court. Since the arrival of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., in 2005, and Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., in 2006, the Court has moved to the right when it comes to the free-speech rights of corporations, the rights of gun owners, and, potentially, the powers of the federal government; in each of these areas, the majority has followed where Thomas has been leading for a decade or more. Rarely has a Supreme Court Justice enjoyed such broad or significant vindication.

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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 02:27:53 PM »
I heard Rush talking about this a little while ago. It's comforting to think that a man of the fine character of Clarence Thomas could currently be playing a larger role in the future of our country than it appears on the surface.

As an aside, one of my astute Twitter followers reminds us that the author Jeffrey Toobin is a Journo-Lister. If it's by a liberal and about a conservative, look for the agenda.

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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 02:36:13 PM »

Hence the link, "They always tell you who they are afraid of".  Yeah, Tobin is a Democrat mouthpiece.



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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 05:17:19 PM »

        Rush is right

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Rush says this has always been true about Thomas, but only now does the left recognize it. And it’s not because they have all of a sudden had an attack of conscience, but rather it’s because they want to protect something, and that something is ObamaCare:

Rush clip at link.

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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 06:14:38 PM »
Heard this on Rush today too, and he is absolutely right.

And boy does this open the left and their demonization of Thomas out into the open...their fear of him can be amped up by our side IMO if we belittle them about their abject hatred of this black man...I want to see the Left squirm!
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 07:50:55 PM »
Yeah, Toobin is a Franklin Roosevelt New Deal type tool.

I enjoyed that article so much, I linked it on my Facebook page under: Hey: Clarence Thomas Haters: Read this and Weep

I can imagine my lib friends and their exploding heads. Take a minute to ponder this: Since the Left finds it difficult to debate progressivism on the merits ofter resulting to name calling, this is a seminal moment when one of them takes the time to write about the intellectual greatness of a conservative Black man.
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 08:36:16 PM »
Thomas is the only real Black MAN in DC.They hate him because he knows what they are and they don't want to end up before this court.
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 10:03:17 PM »
I listened to the Right Scoop clip of Rush, but couldn't follow it.  What, exactly, does he say Toobin is trying to do?  If this is a heads-up to the left that Obamacare is in danger, what does he expect them to do about Justice Thomas?  And why aren't Roberts and Alito just as much a threat as Thomas?
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 10:13:05 PM »
Quote from: old crank on August 30, 2011, 10:03:17 PM
I listened to the Right Scoop clip of Rush, but couldn't follow it.  What, exactly, does he say Toobin is trying to do?  If this is a heads-up to the left that Obamacare is in danger, what does he expect them to do about Justice Thomas?  And why aren't Roberts and Alito just as much a threat as Thomas?


  They just like to pick an enemy and Thomas is an old ax to grind. If Thomas is against it he basis it on the law and if his basis is sound Alito and Thomas have to come to the same conclusion as they see the law the same way.Eliminate Obamas pet justice because she will have to recuse herself and they're down one vote coming out of the box and Kendy's vote won't matter as we know that you never know which side he'll vote with so now they need an enemy to blast as the main reason. Remember they tried to get him to recuse because of his wife's job in DC so the could neutralize the loss of their ace in the hole.
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 10:14:09 PM »
Quote from: old crank on August 30, 2011, 10:03:17 PM
I listened to the Right Scoop clip of Rush, but couldn't follow it.  What, exactly, does he say Toobin is trying to do?  If this is a heads-up to the left that Obamacare is in danger, what does he expect them to do about Justice Thomas?  And why aren't Roberts and Alito just as much a threat as Thomas?

The left was fully invested in the "Thomas is an idiot" meme, and 'a sexual harassing pervert' until five minutes ago when they figured he is the main threat to them on the Court due to his Originalist leanings and his intellectual ability to lead the arguments.  Now, according to the left, he's one smart cookie that needs to be made to recuse himself because Obamacare is on its way for a ruling and they can't risk him swaying the court against it.
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 10:20:20 PM »
But...but...but...the man has never turned a hair in all the years they'e been ragging on him.  Do they think he'll suddenly vote to UPHOLD the monstrosity just because he's been "targeted?"  Clarence Thomas?!  How likely is that?
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 10:23:33 PM »
Quote from: old crank on August 30, 2011, 10:20:20 PM
But...but...but...the man has never turned a hair in all the years they'e been ragging on him.  Do they think he'll suddenly vote to UPHOLD the monstrosity just because he's been "targeted?"  Clarence Thomas?!  How likely is that?

No.  They're hoping they can force him to recuse himself, thus taking himself out of the decision making.

It's gawdamned pitiful, I tell ya, that we've gotten to the point where nine people determine these issues for 360 million people.  Sad!  Outrageous!  Pitiful!
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 10:30:43 PM »
I see.  This seems a forlorn hope on their part.  As I recall, the grounds for a recusal were something to do with something his wife did.  I remember thinking it didn't seem to have much connection with the case.  But even if it were a close call, who is going to judge him?  Who tells a Supreme Court Justice what decision to make?
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2011, 07:05:44 AM »
Wiki - Info on recusals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_disqualification

I just don't see the Thomas situation rising to a sufficient level to warrant recusal.  There simply doesn't appear to be a materially valid legal reason nor any disproportionate financial advantage one way or the other, so I think once again libiots are stirring the pot hoping for something that won't happen while at the same time getting their sadistic rocks off attacking their longtime foe!  They've never forgiven him for leaving the plantation and taking over the seat of their libiot champion on the court (Marshall)!

Screw 'em!

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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2011, 08:34:47 AM »
Quote from: Libertas on August 31, 2011, 07:05:44 AM
Wiki - Info on recusals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_disqualification

I just don't see the Thomas situation rising to a sufficient level to warrant recusal.  There simply doesn't appear to be a materially valid legal reason nor any disproportionate financial advantage one way or the other, so I think once again libiots are stirring the pot hoping for something that won't happen while at the same time getting their sadistic rocks off attacking their longtime foe!  They've never forgiven him for leaving the plantation and taking over the seat of their libiot champion on the court (Marshall)!

Screw 'em!

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Kagan, on the other hand, is a prime case for recusal when it comes to ObamaCare. But of course we know she won't disqualify herself, because she's a shameless Leftist ideologue. And we know the media won't bat an eyelash at her failure to do so, because she's a shameless Leftist ideologue.
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Re: Clarence Thomas: American hero
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2011, 11:30:38 AM »
Quote from: IronDioPriest on August 31, 2011, 08:34:47 AM
Quote from: Libertas on August 31, 2011, 07:05:44 AM
Wiki - Info on recusals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_disqualification

I just don't see the Thomas situation rising to a sufficient level to warrant recusal.  There simply doesn't appear to be a materially valid legal reason nor any disproportionate financial advantage one way or the other, so I think once again libiots are stirring the pot hoping for something that won't happen while at the same time getting their sadistic rocks off attacking their longtime foe!  They've never forgiven him for leaving the plantation and taking over the seat of their libiot champion on the court (Marshall)!

Screw 'em!

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Kagan, on the other hand, is a prime case for recusal when it comes to ObamaCare. But of course we know she won't disqualify herself, because she's a shameless Leftist ideologue. And we know the media won't bat an eyelash at her failure to do so, because she's a shameless Leftist ideologue.

Heh, caught that did ya?!

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So at best, even if we give each side 1 preemptive challenge, the balance of power is unchanged!  Another fine example of the folly of their attempt!
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