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Post by longsuffering on Mar 20, 2022 19:24:46 GMT -5
Get well soon Justice Thomas. You've served a dignified 31 years on the Supreme Court.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 21, 2022 11:53:48 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 21, 2022 12:09:54 GMT -5
I hope whatever treatment he is receiving is effective.
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 21, 2022 14:43:16 GMT -5
Was anyone hoping the treatment is going to be ineffective ?
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 21, 2022 14:49:02 GMT -5
Was anyone hoping the treatment is going to be ineffective ? Based on what I've seen on social media, a lot of people (of course none on this message board) would hope it's ineffective. |
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Mar 21, 2022 15:25:13 GMT -5
Astounded, really?
Justice Thomas is either loved or reviled.
I wish him a speedy recovery and retirement.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 21, 2022 16:48:08 GMT -5
I hope whatever treatment he is receiving is effective. From the limited information re: his flu-like symptoms, and the Supreme Court spokesperson stating he has an infection, but does not have COVID, I think the odds are he has a case of sepsis and, at a minimum, is receiving IV antibiotics. This is now his fourth hospital day. Of note, cytokine storms (widespread in the early days of COVID) can occur with sepsis, www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2026131He is a patient at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins, and the hospital where I received two of my three COVID shots and two of my three COVID tests. |
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 21, 2022 23:46:43 GMT -5
Astounded, really? Justice Thomas is either loved or reviled. I wish him a speedy recovery and retirement. I never understood the reviled part. People like Stan Grayson and Father Brooks who knew him well vouched for him. After his appointment he has been the model of judicial comportment. I can disagree with some of his votes on the Court without losing appreciation for the class and dignity he has shown as the highest ranking Holy Cross alumnus political figure evah. |
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 22, 2022 5:33:41 GMT -5
Astounded, really? Justice Thomas is either loved or reviled. I wish him a speedy recovery and retirement. I never understood the reviled part. People like Stan Grayson and Father Brooks who knew him well vouched for him. After his appointment he has been the model of judicial comportment. I can disagree with some of his votes on the Court without losing appreciation for the class and dignity he has shown as the highest ranking Holy Cross alumnus political figure evah. JusticeThomas is a conservative icon because of his unwavering adherence to his judicial philosophy. But to answer your post, he is reviled by some because a.) they believe Anita Hill, and/or b.) they feel his judicial philosophy is rigid and wrong-headed and blithely dismissive of people who don't feel they've historically received equal protection under the law. |
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Post by hcpride on Mar 22, 2022 5:42:59 GMT -5
Astounded, really? Justice Thomas is either loved or reviled. I wish him a speedy recovery and retirement. I never understood the reviled part. People like Stan Grayson and Father Brooks who knew him well vouched for him. After his appointment he has been the model of judicial comportment. I can disagree with some of his votes on the Court without losing appreciation for the class and dignity he has shown as the highest ranking Holy Cross alumnus political figure evah. Successful and influential black conservatives are in for especially rough treatment by the media. For a number of reasons. Left-leaning individuals often revile the very same successful and influential black conservatives. For similar reasons. Obviously and in the context of Justice Thomas, these reasons are well beyond the usual strong partisan reactions to a mainstream conservative judicial philosophy. Of course the HC community ought to rise above such opinions, ought to celebrate our most successful and influential graduate, and ought to wish him a speedy return to good health. Beyond an outlier here and there, we do. |
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Post by alum on Mar 22, 2022 7:20:55 GMT -5
In my ideal world, the justice will get better, decide that this scare tells him life is too short, send a note to the President, write a book and donate the profits to his undergraduate alma mater, and ride off in his RV to see more of America. I suspect that I am not going to get what I want, so I'll settle for the first thing on my list.
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Post by mm67 on Mar 22, 2022 8:19:31 GMT -5
Outliers here & there. There does not appear to be an outpouring of affection or a torrent of criticism.
I applaud those of us who are steering clear of the obvious political issues.
One thing for sure, those few of us who care enough to make a comment, do wish Thomas a successful recovery from whatever caused his medical problem.
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Post by timholycross on Mar 23, 2022 9:34:49 GMT -5
In terms of those wishing retirement on top of recovery, we have Hillary on one side and Justice Thomas on the other. Hope both continue to be able to what they want to do at ages 70+
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 23, 2022 9:53:06 GMT -5
In terms of those wishing retirement on top of recovery, we have Hillary on one side and Justice Thomas on the other. Hope both continue to be able to what they want to do at ages 70+ As Hillary is not in public service and Thomas is a sitting Supreme Court justice I don't see the comparison, but I wish them both good health. Personally, I think there should be mandatory retirement for Supreme Court justices, probably at 75. There is mandatory retirement for judges in MA at 70 and for the most part it works well. |
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Post by Tom on Mar 23, 2022 10:27:16 GMT -5
I don't actually care enough to pay attention, but I think Hillary Clinton is already retired. Maybe some speaking engagements, but I don't think she has a real job. With her federal pension, I don't think she's following the lead of other retirees and doing a part time gig as a greeter at Walmart.
While I understand the logic in the lifetime appointment to the Court removing potential lobbying efforts, a strong case could be made for mandatory retirement age from the Court. Among other things, life expectancies today are longer than they were in the late 18th century. The other job with that lifetime perk is the Pope. Life expectancies were probably even shorter in the first century than the 17th . Also, unlike the early popes. Supreme Court justices don't often have their term cut short by martyrdom.
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Post by mm67 on Mar 23, 2022 11:42:22 GMT -5
During the papacy of JPII a Vatican observer told me: "The Pope is never sick until he dies." His point was well taken.
Some in public office are quite transparent about their health (eg RBG). Whereas others(egJFK) are opaque. There are reasons for both sides ranging from concern about wielding the prerogatives of the office to contempt for the media.
Hope CT is able to get back on his feet.
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Post by Tom on Mar 23, 2022 11:43:08 GMT -5
I don't think HRC is retired as she likely is planning to make a run in 2024 if things break her way. Maybe she's retired now, but will unretire for 2024. According to Tom Brady, retiring and then unretiring is the "in" thing to do |
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Post by Tom on Mar 23, 2022 12:01:51 GMT -5
During the papacy of JPII a Vatican observer told me: "The Pope is never sick until he dies." His point was well taken. Some in public office are quite transparent about their health (eg RBG). Whereas others(egJFK) are opaque. There are reasons for both sides ranging from concern about wielding the prerogatives of the office to contempt for the media. Hope CT is able to get back on his feet. There is a conspiracy theory that says Benedict took one for the team when he retired to set a precedent for papal retirement. Supposedly everyone in the Vatican knew JPII didn't have all of his mental faculties in his final years, but there was no vehicle to do anything about it. Off topic, I also hope Justice Thomas has a speedy recovery because 1) He's a Crusader 2) He's a human being and, other than the Yankees and Lakers, I don't wish bad things on human beings |
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 23, 2022 12:13:49 GMT -5
Nice attitude...and that is from a NY Yankee fan.  |
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 23, 2022 12:16:39 GMT -5
I don't think HRC is retired as she likely is planning to make a run in 2024 if things break her way. Maybe she's retired now, but will unretire for 2024. According to Tom Brady, retiring and then unretiring is the "in" thing to do You've both spoken with her? |
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Post by alum on Mar 23, 2022 12:23:26 GMT -5
During the papacy of JPII a Vatican observer told me: "The Pope is never sick until he dies." His point was well taken. Some in public office are quite transparent about their health (eg RBG). Whereas others(egJFK) are opaque. There are reasons for both sides ranging from concern about wielding the prerogatives of the office to contempt for the media. Hope CT is able to get back on his feet. There is a conspiracy theory that says Benedict took one for the team when he retired to set a precedent for papal retirement. Supposedly everyone in the Vatican knew JPII didn't have all of his mental faculties in his final years, but there was no vehicle to do anything about it. Off topic, I also hope Justice Thomas has a speedy recovery because 1) He's a Crusader 2) He's a human being and, other than the Yankees and Lakers, I don't wish bad things on human beings Christian Laetner should always be on the list, too. |
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Mar 23, 2022 13:51:44 GMT -5
I hope neither Clinton norTrump run in 2024; but, as with Clarence Thomas, I wish them good health.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 23, 2022 14:57:21 GMT -5
Put very nicely, ncgradbuthcfan! Smart to separate feelings about their health and their politics.
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Post by mm67 on Mar 23, 2022 15:57:47 GMT -5
Nice attitude...and that is from a NY Yankee fan.  RGS, Yankess? There is a glimmer of hope, I hope. Like you & Tom & the posters I wish health and love to CT & all. But, TBT I have trouble not wishing the ultimate end & eternal punishment for Vlad. And, these hateful feelings lead to feelings of discomfort.Need to pray on it. Stay well. mm |
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 23, 2022 17:33:06 GMT -5
During the papacy of JPII a Vatican observer told me: "The Pope is never sick until he dies." His point was well taken. Some in public office are quite transparent about their health (eg RBG). Whereas others(egJFK) are opaque. There are reasons for both sides ranging from concern about wielding the prerogatives of the office to contempt for the media. Hope CT is able to get back on his feet. There is a conspiracy theory that says Benedict took one for the team when he retired to set a precedent for papal retirement. Supposedly everyone in the Vatican knew JPII didn't have all of his mental faculties in his final years, but there was no vehicle to do anything about it. Off topic, I also hope Justice Thomas has a speedy recovery because 1) He's a Crusader 2) He's a human being and, other than the Yankees and Lakers, I don't wish bad things on human beings All you need for a conspiracy theory is a hint of plausibility. This one has that and unlike most conspiracy theories it doesn't disparage anyone, rather paints the Pope Emeritus in a selfless light. Thus I'm buying this conspiracy theory. |
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