So you’re telling us that people like Thomas, Roberts and Scalia have become a part of the grand conspiracy?
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Exactly. If the notion of a conspiracy involves Thomas or Scalia, it very much strains credibility.
Even more interesting to me is how quickly the conspiracy theorists have thrown Scalia and Thomas under their conspiracy bus.
Agreed. But remember it only takes four of the nine justices to advance a filing from conference to a hearing ... so let's do the math.
Four of the nine -- Souter, Ginsberg, Stevens and Breyer wouldn't vote for a hearing if they had a CIA-validated video of B-O being born in Kenya. Of the other five (I know including Kennedy is a stretch but he relishes his position as being the "decider" for the Court), two would have to vote "no" for the filing to die in conference.
I think it unlikely that Scalia and Thomas -- both adherents to "original intent" -- would vote "no" on all the filings thusfar presented; so, two of the remaining three -- Alito, Roberts and Kennedy -- would have to vote "no" on every filing. Question is: Which two (if not all three)?
It is valid to question Obama’s eligibility for office. Surprising little is known about the man who just today invoked the “sunlight is the best dininfectant” line. I have many questions about Obama’s past.
But assuming the fix is in on the SCOTUS based on nothing more than a meeting (even if unprecedented) is what feeds stereotype of conservatives being right wing nuts. It is the type of thing which keeps many from taking us seriously.
Not slamming anyone else for what they believe, just my opinion.