I agree with you on two of the three and raise you an Alito. Thomas is an idiot and comes off as one whenever he opens his mouth. He was a token pick who would never have been selected were he a white man but tokens can vote and he votes just fine.
Clearly, you are the idiot. Thomas is the best judge on the bench.
It would be useful if you were to read some of Justice Thomas’ decisions before you make such a silly statement.
I'm tired of all the idiots that smear Justice Thomas. His opinion on gun ownership is brilliant and will be one of the best opinions ever given by the Supreme Court. He votes with Scalia most of the time because Scalia is also brilliant and often there isn't any reason to add to Scalia’s already well-reasoned opinion.
“Thomas is an idiot and comes off as one whenever he opens his mouth”
nonsense.
http://www.2shared.com/audio/sRXOdCPa/Oct_1_07_-_Clarence_Thomas_Int.html
Stunningly stupid comment
That is a pretty ignorant comment. Thomas has a very unique and Originalist view of the Constitution, and it is one that is both deep in thought and far more reflective of the founders intent than most others. Thomas sometimes gets things wrong (all of the Justices do) but he also gets a whole lot of things right. In fact, he sometimes gets things right when Scalia gets them wrong (IE: Raich).
I've met the man, he's sharp and he's knowledgeable. Just because he doesn't run his mouth at oral argument doesn't mean he's "an idiot".
Look online for the recording of a talk and question-and-answer session he had with a group of high school students. He's very articulate and has some interesting things to say - one of the first questions is why he doesn't ask many questions at OA. He gives a thoughtful answer which may interest you -- I say may because it sounds like your mind is already made up.
A prolifically idiotic and moronic statement.
Wow. What an ignorant statement. I guess you haven't read My Grandfather's Son; or talked to anyone who has worked with him. Maybe you could share two or three idiotic statements you've heard even attributed to the man?
ML/NJ
His opinions are also just fine. No doubt that there are men who could have filled the seat better, but that can be said about many a WHITE justice, such as Fred Vincent, Truman’s pick.
Huh?? Thomas is my favorite justice, even better than Scalia. If he's such a moron why are there some cases where he is the ONLY correct vote?