Clarence Thomas on the leak
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Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
Unclear whether which side the original leaker came from, there are plausible theories for either side but I think on balance it was likely a left leaning person.
They’ll end up, after a lot of drama, with the same formula they use every time they have a trifecta: take away health care and food assistance from low income families and use the money to fund tax cuts for their donors.
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It’s not one leak it’s at least three
The day after the draft dropped three separate sources were referenced as having confirmed and/or provided more details. Assuming none were the original leaker that’s four. If one was, that’s three.
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
It’s not one leak it’s at least three
Those could have been from the same person.
But that doesn't diminish Thomas's point. Perhaps it even amplifies it.
Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
By whom?
"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08
The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.
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@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
It’s not one leak it’s at least three
Those could have been from the same person.
But that doesn't diminish Thomas's point. Perhaps it even amplifies it.
Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
By whom?
@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
It’s not one leak it’s at least three
Those could have been from the same person.
But that doesn't diminish Thomas's point. Perhaps it even amplifies it.
Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
By whom?
The journalists they leaked to, both politico and WaPo
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Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
Unclear whether which side the original leaker came from, there are plausible theories for either side but I think on balance it was likely a left leaning person.
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Actually the three that came out the second day were all identified as conservative.
Unclear whether which side the original leaker came from, there are plausible theories for either side but I think on balance it was likely a left leaning person.
Let's talk motivation then. What do you suppose the motivation was for the original leaker (conditional on either side if you please), and what do you suppose the motivation was for the next day's leakers?
I suspect those who confirmed on the next day were only trying to give the public clarity on the gravity of the leak. In any case, calling them "leakers" on par with the first leaker is a tricky turn of phrase, and probably not fair.
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The original leaker, if conservative, would likely have been trying to put pressure on someone wavering on the Alito opinion.
Roberts has been trying to thread the needle and allow the Mississippi law to stand without overturning Roe. If he picked off Kavanaugh (say) he’d get to 5 with concurring opinions by the three liberal justices.
The subsequent conservative leaks (1) confirmed Roberts approach (which was obvious from orals) and (2) have told us none of the Alito 5 have wavered. (Though obviously that could be an attempt to apply pressure also).
The idea of a left leaning employee leaking it is less pragmatic in the sense that it’s hard to imagine it having any impact on the outcome. But it’s historic and that’s probably enough. Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
They’ll end up, after a lot of drama, with the same formula they use every time they have a trifecta: take away health care and food assistance from low income families and use the money to fund tax cuts for their donors.
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The original leaker, if conservative, would likely have been trying to put pressure on someone wavering on the Alito opinion.
Roberts has been trying to thread the needle and allow the Mississippi law to stand without overturning Roe. If he picked off Kavanaugh (say) he’d get to 5 with concurring opinions by the three liberal justices.
The subsequent conservative leaks (1) confirmed Roberts approach (which was obvious from orals) and (2) have told us none of the Alito 5 have wavered. (Though obviously that could be an attempt to apply pressure also).
The idea of a left leaning employee leaking it is less pragmatic in the sense that it’s hard to imagine it having any impact on the outcome. But it’s historic and that’s probably enough. Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08
The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.
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The original leaker, if conservative, would likely have been trying to put pressure on someone wavering on the Alito opinion.
Roberts has been trying to thread the needle and allow the Mississippi law to stand without overturning Roe. If he picked off Kavanaugh (say) he’d get to 5 with concurring opinions by the three liberal justices.
The subsequent conservative leaks (1) confirmed Roberts approach (which was obvious from orals) and (2) have told us none of the Alito 5 have wavered. (Though obviously that could be an attempt to apply pressure also).
The idea of a left leaning employee leaking it is less pragmatic in the sense that it’s hard to imagine it having any impact on the outcome. But it’s historic and that’s probably enough. Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
The original leaker, if conservative, would likely have been trying to put pressure on someone wavering on the Alito opinion.
Roberts has been trying to thread the needle and allow the Mississippi law to stand without overturning Roe. If he picked off Kavanaugh (say) he’d get to 5 with concurring opinions by the three liberal justices.
The subsequent conservative leaks (1) confirmed Roberts approach (which was obvious from orals) and (2) have told us none of the Alito 5 have wavered. (Though obviously that could be an attempt to apply pressure also).
That doesn't speak to motivation. Again, if the motivation for those "leaks" was to provide clarity that yes, a real draft opinion was leaked, then it's not fair to call them "leaks", even if it suits a whataboutism framework meant to minimize fault for a certain political side.
The idea of a left leaning employee leaking it is less pragmatic in the sense that it’s hard to imagine it having any impact on the outcome. But it’s historic and that’s probably enough. Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Outrage at the Supreme Court being on the wrong side of history is my guess.
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The original leaker, if conservative, would likely have been trying to put pressure on someone wavering on the Alito opinion.
Roberts has been trying to thread the needle and allow the Mississippi law to stand without overturning Roe. If he picked off Kavanaugh (say) he’d get to 5 with concurring opinions by the three liberal justices.
The subsequent conservative leaks (1) confirmed Roberts approach (which was obvious from orals) and (2) have told us none of the Alito 5 have wavered. (Though obviously that could be an attempt to apply pressure also).
The idea of a left leaning employee leaking it is less pragmatic in the sense that it’s hard to imagine it having any impact on the outcome. But it’s historic and that’s probably enough. Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
All the more reason to elect a geriatric President in 2024.
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Virtue is probably too simple.
Hatred and money probably play a role.
The leaker had to know they would be in trouble.
Unless the leaker is a total loser they would set up a scapegoat.
The scapegoat might do it for virtue. I would look for a virtuous scapegoat.
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@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
Thomas’
#WinningPedantrySaturday
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@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
Thomas’
#WinningPedantrySaturday
@Horace said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
Thomas’
#WinningPedantrySaturday
Not really an error. Put your game face on here, for shit's sake.
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@Horace said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
Thomas’
#WinningPedantrySaturday
Not really an error. Put your game face on here, for shit's sake.
@Aqua-Letifer said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@Horace said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@George-K said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
@jon-nyc said in Clarence Thomas on the leak:
Add to that the general lack of respect for institutions by the younger set and it’s not hard to imagine.
Which is, basically, Thomas's point.
Thomas’
#WinningPedantrySaturday
Not really an error. Put your game face on here, for shit's sake.
I’ve gone from POTY winner to Pedantry Saturday loser. That’s like Michael Jordan losing a pickup game at the YMCA. Whatever. I’m man enough to admit when I’ve lost. Which I never have, and never will. Cue the Rocky montage with Strunk and White.
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