rightwinger
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They all possess the skill, the others just possess enough hubris to strut.hmmmmm... he makes his decissions based on the constitution, the law, the legal briefs, the amicus briefs, the arguments the litigants present. And he does it all without posturing. There are a few reasons a justice might ask a question given all the information they already have...
1. To elicit a different argument in support of the way they want to vote that has not been presented.
2. To posture and set up the justification for their dissenting opinion.
3. To expose the weaknesses in the arguments for others to see.
4. They like to watch the litigants squirm.
Do you honestly believe the justices don't know the answers BEFORE they ask the questions?
I am merely pointing out that Thomas has a unique ability to perform his job that no Justice has had in 40 years. No other Justice has comparable skills
Thomas is truly "One of a kind"
Absolutely..
Thomas is the model Justice.......all the others are just showing off