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Justice Thomas scolds Supreme Court while honoring Scalia
The Washington Examiner ^ | November 17, 2016 | Ryan Lovelace

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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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 201611; bhoscotus; clarencethomas; judges; scalia; scotus; trumpscotus; trumptransition
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To: kevcol

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.


21 posted on 11/18/2016 5:25:29 AM PST by proud American in Canada (May God Bless the U.S.A. (Trump: I will bear the slings and arrows for you, the American people))
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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.


22 posted on 11/18/2016 5:25:33 AM PST by USCG SimTech
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To: Neidermeyer

You do know how the Constitution works...???


23 posted on 11/18/2016 5:28:45 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: kevcol

Man I hope we get 3-4 picks.

Thomas could use some major backup up there.


24 posted on 11/18/2016 5:30:18 AM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: NFHale; 9YearLurker; All

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.


25 posted on 11/18/2016 5:31:01 AM PST by proud American in Canada (May God Bless the U.S.A. (Trump: I will bear the slings and arrows for you, the American people))
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To: Neidermeyer

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.


26 posted on 11/18/2016 5:31:09 AM PST by T-Bone Texan (The time is now to form up into leaderless cells of 5 men or less.)
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To: kevcol

God Bless Justice Thomas! A National Treasure!


27 posted on 11/18/2016 5:32:09 AM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: refermech

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.


28 posted on 11/18/2016 5:41:16 AM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: LibWhacker

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.


29 posted on 11/18/2016 5:44:27 AM PST by JAKraig (my religion is at least as good as yours)
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To: T-Bone Texan

That or the other theory of the kids having been adopted illegally—or worse.

It’s something.


30 posted on 11/18/2016 5:44:34 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

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.


31 posted on 11/18/2016 5:50:59 AM PST by Neidermeyer (Bill Clinton is a 5 star general in the WAR ON WOMEN and Hillary is his Goebbels.)
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To: refermech

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.


32 posted on 11/18/2016 6:06:00 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: kevcol

He will go down in history as one of the best, that’s saying a lot.


33 posted on 11/18/2016 6:08:12 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Neidermeyer

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.


34 posted on 11/18/2016 6:15:12 AM PST by Petrosius
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To: kevcol

God bless Clearence Thomas!!

May Trump do so well to pick others like Justice Thomas.


35 posted on 11/18/2016 6:26:29 AM PST by Romans Nine
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A rock indeed, he has been steadfast in love of country and adherence to the law...God Bless him!


36 posted on 11/18/2016 6:42:00 AM PST by Maverick68
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To: kevcol
Full address here:

Justice Clarence Thomas Remarks at Federalist Society Convention

37 posted on 11/18/2016 6:43:41 AM PST by Da Bilge Troll (Defeatism is not a winning strategy!)
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To: Neidermeyer

#9 That would be so sweet if he did.
Donald Trump to John Roberts “You’re fired!”
(he can at least demote him)


38 posted on 11/18/2016 9:14:23 AM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: refermech

True!


39 posted on 11/18/2016 10:20:50 AM PST by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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