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Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Acer - 10-04-2010
billb wrote:
why would you ask a question when you already know the answer ?
Indeed. From his record, he's going to go along with whatever the rest of the conservative bloc decide, so why beat a dead horse?
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - $tevie - 10-04-2010
"Can I have a can of Coke, please?"
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Lux Interior - 10-04-2010
Grace62 wrote:
He also famously said he wished his colleagues would "just shut up"
I know how he feels
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Grace62 - 10-04-2010
$tevie wrote:
"Can I have a can of Coke, please?"
High tech lynching commencing in five, four, three, two...
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - cbelt3 - 10-04-2010
Well, aside from the snarking, you may want to do a bit of research into this 'recent' hullabaloo (which has been a recurrent theme since 2007). Hellooooo... election ?
It appears that Justice Thomas's approach is to actually listen to the case rather than make semi-judgmental 'questions', and save his debate and dialogue for the actual case as presented.
Having listened to some of the discussions in some of the cases via other sources, it appears that the most frequent questioners are trying to force their pre-ordained decision on the Court, or at least attempt their debate with their fellow justices while the case is being heard.
AND that is not how it's supposed to go. They are supposed to listen, and only ask questions when the case desperately needs them. If the lawyers presenting the case fail to hit the points that are needed, the court should find appropriately, not elicit more information from them.
But that's my opinion, I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV.
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - August West - 10-04-2010
I think it's terrible that he doesn't ask questions. There's no excuse for this. The idea that he is choosing the correct path and that centuries of jurisprudence have been practiced irresponsibly by other justices is laughable.
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - $tevie - 10-04-2010
Somebody needs to tell the Supreme Court that "They are supposed to listen, and only ask questions when the case desperately needs them". They don't seem to be aware of it.
A case selected for argument usually involves interpretations of the U. S. Constitution or federal law. At least four Justices have selected the case as being of such importance that the Supreme Court must resolve the legal issues.
An attorney for each side of a case will have an opportunity to make a presentation to the Court and answer questions posed by the Justices. Prior to the argument each side has submitted a legal brief—a written legal argument outlining each party’s points of law. The Justices have read these briefs prior to argument and are thoroughly familiar with the case, its facts, and the legal positions that each party is advocating.
http://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/visitorsguidetooralargument.aspx
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Dennis S - 10-04-2010
cbelt3 wrote:
Well, aside from the snarking, you may want to do a bit of research into this 'recent' hullabaloo (which has been a recurrent theme since 2007). Hellooooo... election ?
It appears that Justice Thomas's approach is to actually listen to the case rather than make semi-judgmental 'questions', and save his debate and dialogue for the actual case as presented.
Having listened to some of the discussions in some of the cases via other sources, it appears that the most frequent questioners are trying to force their pre-ordained decision on the Court, or at least attempt their debate with their fellow justices while the case is being heard.
AND that is not how it's supposed to go. They are supposed to listen, and only ask questions when the case desperately needs them. If the lawyers presenting the case fail to hit the points that are needed, the court should find appropriately, not elicit more information from them.
But that's my opinion, I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV.
I hope you didn't hurt yourself.
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Trouble - 10-05-2010
Grace62 wrote:
[quote=$tevie]
"Can I have a can of Coke, please?"
High tech lynching commencing in five, four, three, two...
Ask that same question to our President and you will get something very different.
Re: Justice Clarence Thomas has not asked a question in four years. - Grace62 - 10-05-2010
Trouble wrote:
[quote=Grace62]
[quote=$tevie]
"Can I have a can of Coke, please?"
High tech lynching commencing in five, four, three, two...
Ask that same question to our President and you will get something very different.
What does Stevie's joke about the 1991 Thomas confirmation hearing have to do with President Obama?