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Is Clarence Thomas dead weight?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Pulitzer Wannabe, Feb 25, 2008.

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  1. Pulitzer Wannabe

    Pulitzer Wannabe Guest

    Pulitzer Wannabe, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    His argument is that the most important part of the argument process comes during the briefs and responses that are filed before hand. I've had lawyers who argued before the high court tell me the same thing. So while you'd prefer to have some curiosity displayed, at least he's not making a fool of himself up there like Scalia sometimes does, and I'm sure other justices too.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Feb 25, 2008
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  3. Cadet

    Cadet Guest

    Yes. Next question.
     
    Cadet, Feb 25, 2008
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  4. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Dead weight with a vote.
     
    Ace, Feb 25, 2008
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  5. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

     
    slappy4428, Feb 25, 2008
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  6. Hustle

    Hustle Guest

    Toobin's book was quite critical of him, fwiw.
     
    Hustle, Feb 25, 2008
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  7. Clever username

    Clever username Active Member

    Just out of curiosity, has he had any meaningful, lasting dissents?
     
    Clever username, Feb 25, 2008
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  8. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    One of four great justices right now, along with Alito, Roberts and Scalia.
     
    old_tony, Feb 25, 2008
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  9. Beaker

    Beaker Active Member

    In other words, one of the four judges who you generally agree with.
     
    Beaker, Feb 25, 2008
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  10. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    No, one of the great ones. That he happens to agree with me is coincidental. ;)
     
    old_tony, Feb 25, 2008
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  11. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    How do you know he agrees with you? He never says anything. Maybe he's just pushing the wrong button.
     
    Ace, Feb 25, 2008
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  12. hondo

    hondo Well-Known Member

    And the other way around...one of five judges with whom you disagree. Make sure to note the distinction.
     
    hondo, Feb 25, 2008
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