Posted on 11/18/2016 5:04:17 AM PST by kevcol
"Today it is the view of many that the Supreme Court is the giver of liberties—what an odd conception of governance that We the People are dependent on the third branch of government to grant us our freedom," Thomas said. "With such unchecked judicial power, the court day-by-day, case-by-case, is busy designing the Constitution—as Justice Scalia once quipped—instead of interpreting it."
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"Whether we in this room tonight ultimately win or lose the effort to reclaim the forms of government that the Framers intended, it is our duty to stand firm in the defense of the Constitutional principles and structure that secure our liberty," Thomas said. "Like Justice Scalia, we must do what the Constitution obliges us to do. It is now for us, the living, to be dedicated to the unfinished business for which Justice Scalia gave his last full measure of devotion."
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God Bless Justice Thomas and his family.
I don’t know if this is possible or ethical? But it would be great if Trump could get some input from Justice Thomas on Supreme Court picks.
Read what the man said. I stung me to the marrow. When did this country stray so far from the original intent? “They” got away with it because incrementalism well hide that tripping point, so there was none.
You do know how the Constitution works...???
Man I hope we get 3-4 picks.
Thomas could use some major backup up there.
I remember those hearings. The left was brutal.
To put yourself through such a difficult experience is the mark of a true patriot. And, yes, Trump is facing the same onslaught.
I posit that Roberts is a closeted homo who is being blackmailed.
It would explain a lot.
Or, maybe he’s just into playing dominoes on cheese pizza, if you get my drift.
God Bless Justice Thomas! A National Treasure!
And no doubt he will be once again attacked without mercy. How dare he think/state that the govt doesn’t “grant” us our rights. You Rock Justice Thomas. If you could just get the others on the SCOTUS to fall into line. If you never read his life story “My Grandfather’s Son”, it is well worth the read. Another person who rose above his circumstances to become successful.
I’d love to see her and Ann Coulter sitting opposite Sotomayor and Kagan. Check and mate.
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What a wonderful dream come true that would be.
That or the other theory of the kids having been adopted illegally—or worse.
It’s something.
You do know how the Constitution works...???
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The president names the chief justice.. Does there need to be a vacancy? I don’t see that requirement.
okay....this one is REALLY gonna sting....but, here it goes...
A posthumous THANK YOU to Arlen Specter for blowing-up Anita Hill’s Coke can tale with your cross-examination. Your action saved this brilliant jurist to serve the nation.
He will go down in history as one of the best, that’s saying a lot.
I believe that Roberts was appointed as Chief Justice and not merely as a Justice. Thus his position as Chief Justice would be for life.
God bless Clearence Thomas!!
May Trump do so well to pick others like Justice Thomas.
A rock indeed, he has been steadfast in love of country and adherence to the law...God Bless him!
Justice Clarence Thomas Remarks at Federalist Society Convention
#9 That would be so sweet if he did.
Donald Trump to John Roberts “You’re fired!”
(he can at least demote him)
True!
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