Why won't Clarence Thomas retire?!

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LMCane
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7:55a, 5/27/26
I said this the day after the Trump election that Thomas should be submitting his resignation letter the same day.

we are really going to get Ginsburged by a guy who claims he loves conservatism.

how much longer does he think the Republican party will have a President and a Senate to install a conservative replacement?!!

Clarence Thomas today is SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD.

the median life expectancy of an American male: SEVENTY SEVEN
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7:57a, 5/27/26
If he retires, it will not be until the current Supreme Court term is over.

If he left right now, his vote on any case that hasn't been decided would be moot.
"If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without blood shed; if you will not fight when your victory is sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves." - Sir Winston Churchill
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7:58a, 5/27/26
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It's a risk both ways. Thomas is the GOAT, and if we get another Roberts in his place, we'll wish we had waited.
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7:58a, 5/27/26
call me crazy, but I trust Thomas' judgment on when to retire over LMCanes'
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8:00a, 5/27/26
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Like all of them (judges) and elected officials, doesn't want to give up the power, grift and influence.
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In reply to LMCane • 8:02a, 5/27/26
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LMCane said:
I said this the day after the Trump election that Thomas should be submitting his resignation letter the same day.

we are really going to get Ginsburged by a guy who claims he loves conservatism.

how much longer does he think the Republican party will have a President and a Senate to install a conservative replacement?!!

Clarence Thomas today is SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD.

the median life expectancy of an American male: SEVENTY SEVEN

What makes you think that the Republican Party of today is Conservative?
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In reply to BMX Bandit • 8:02a, 5/27/26
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call me crazy, but I trust Thomas' judgment on when to retire over LMCanes'

how many democrats said the same thing about Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
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8:03a, 5/27/26
Thomas retiring today, tomorrow, next year does not guarantee anything other than the most conservative voice in the history of the Court is no longer on the Court.

He should continue to push conservative ideals though his legal opinions for as long as he damn well pleases!


And its interesting that the OP does not share this same desire for Alito to retire, who is only one year younger

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In reply to LMCane • 8:06a, 5/27/26
LMCane said:
BMX Bandit said:
call me crazy, but I trust Thomas' judgment on when to retire over LMCanes'

how many democrats said the same thing about Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

so your judgment is as sound as democrats?

on that, we can agree.
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In reply to LMCane • 8:08a, 5/27/26
nm. misread
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In reply to eric76 • 8:11a, 5/27/26
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eric76 said:
LMCane said:
I said this the day after the Trump election that Thomas should be submitting his resignation letter the same day.

we are really going to get Ginsburged by a guy who claims he loves conservatism.

how much longer does he think the Republican party will have a President and a Senate to install a conservative replacement?!!

Clarence Thomas today is SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD.

the median life expectancy of an American male: SEVENTY SEVEN

What makes you think that the Republican Party of today is Conservative?

I would say that anyone nominated by the current GOP is likely to be more conservative than, for example, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Or are you questioning whether or not CT is conservative?

It is difficult to make out what you are trying to insinuate here.
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8:19a, 5/27/26
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He might be having the most fun he has had, since real cases that are more landmark.
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In reply to LMCane • 8:21a, 5/27/26
He and Alito should both retire. Hope they don't bader-ginsburg us.
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In reply to Im Gipper • 8:22a, 5/27/26
Im Gipper said:
Thomas retiring today, tomorrow, next year does not guarantee anything other than the most conservative voice in the history of the Court is no longer on the Court.

He should continue to push conservative ideals though his legal opinions for as long as he damn well pleases!


And its interesting that the OP does not share this same desire for Alito to retire, who is only one year younger

Agreed, but you have to be strategic about it as well. RBG was a darling of the left but she refused to retire and it burned the dems. The same could happen here. If a dem wins in 2 years we're ****ed.
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In reply to ts5641 • 8:28a, 5/27/26
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ts5641 said:
Im Gipper said:
Thomas retiring today, tomorrow, next year does not guarantee anything other than the most conservative voice in the history of the Court is no longer on the Court.

He should continue to push conservative ideals though his legal opinions for as long as he damn well pleases!


And its interesting that the OP does not share this same desire for Alito to retire, who is only one year younger

Agreed, but you have to be strategic about it as well. RBG was a darling of the left but she refused to retire and it burned the dems. The same could happen here. If a dem wins in 2 years we're ****ed.


I'm pretty sure if the Dems win the senate this fall, Trump won't get another vote on any SC nominee
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8:30a, 5/27/26
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Elections are when people find out what politicians stand for, and politicians find out what people will fall for.
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In reply to amercer • 8:33a, 5/27/26
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I'm pretty sure if the Dems win the senate this fall,

And I am absolutely sure the Dems aren't going to win the senate this fall, so mute point

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In reply to LMCane • 12:07p, 5/27/26
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LMCane said:
I said this the day after the Trump election that Thomas should be submitting his resignation letter the same day.

we are really going to get Ginsburged by a guy who claims he loves conservatism.

how much longer does he think the Republican party will have a President and a Senate to install a conservative replacement?!!

Clarence Thomas today is SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD.

the median life expectancy of an American male: SEVENTY SEVEN

Incorrect, per any actuarial table: A 77-year-old male has a median remaining life expectancy of roughly 8.5 to 9 years, meaning he is expected to live to approximately 85 or 86 years old
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In reply to eric76 • 12:11p, 5/27/26
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eric76 said:
LMCane said:
I said this the day after the Trump election that Thomas should be submitting his resignation letter the same day.

we are really going to get Ginsburged by a guy who claims he loves conservatism.

how much longer does he think the Republican party will have a President and a Senate to install a conservative replacement?!!

Clarence Thomas today is SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD.

the median life expectancy of an American male: SEVENTY SEVEN

What makes you think that the Republican Party of today is Conservative?

Thank GOD and Donald John Trump it is not the conservative folks want it to be.

Conservative is a meaningless word these days. To be honest, it is more relatable to far-right extremism than it is to core GOP values.
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In reply to flown-the-coop • 12:14p, 5/27/26
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Considering Trump played a part in making "conservative" meaningless, I don't think that's a good thing
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In reply to Phatbob • 12:17p, 5/27/26
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Phatbob said:
Considering Trump played a part in making "conservative" meaningless, I don't think that's a good thing

If you wanted permanent DNC rule then it's not a good thing. Because that's where the Country was headed.

Trump disrupted that and saved us from it. For that, he gets some leeway in remaking the GOP.
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In reply to BMX Bandit • 12:24p, 5/27/26
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BMX Bandit said:
call me crazy, but I trust Thomas' judgment on when to retire over LMCanes'


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In reply to Im Gipper • 12:27p, 5/27/26
Im Gipper said:
Thomas retiring today, tomorrow, next year does not guarantee anything other than the most conservative voice in the history of the Court is no longer on the Court.

He should continue to push conservative ideals though his legal opinions for as long as he damn well pleases!


And its interesting that the OP does not share this same desire for Alito to retire, who is only one year younger

ALITO SHOULD RETIRE TODAY

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12:28p, 5/27/26
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He's waiting for Trump's third term

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In reply to I bleed maroon • 12:31p, 5/27/26
I stated EXACTLY what is correct.

you are deciding to use a different metric.

Life Expectancy in the U.S.A.

See also: Countries in the world ranked by Life Expectancy

Both Sexes
79.8


Females
82.2


Males
77.4
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In reply to LMCane • 12:33p, 5/27/26
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you are deciding to use a different metric.


"relevant" would be a much more accurate word to use than "different"
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12:38p, 5/27/26
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I read somewhere he's less than a year away from being the longest serving SC justice in history, and given what he went through during his confirmation, that may be the middle finger he's going for.
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In reply to LMCane • 12:40p, 5/27/26
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LMCane said:
I stated EXACTLY what is correct.

you are deciding to use a different metric.

Life Expectancy in the U.S.A.

See also: Countries in the world ranked by Life Expectancy

Both Sexes
79.8


Females
82.2


Males
77.4
Thats not how life expectancy works. There is no point using a total population life expectancy for someone who has already survived infant mortality, 60 years of driving, and multiple bar fights in their 20s.

By the time you reach age 78, the median life expectancy increases to 88ish.
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In reply to LMCane • 12:43p, 5/27/26
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LMCane said:
I stated EXACTLY what is correct.

you are deciding to use a different metric.

Life Expectancy in the U.S.A.

See also: Countries in the world ranked by Life Expectancy

Both Sexes
79.8


Females
82.2


Males
77.4
You don't understand mortality tables, my friend.

I advise quitting while you're behind...
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12:51p, 5/27/26
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If he retires before Trump leaves, I hope Trump asks Thomas for his short list to replace him. But I suspect Trump thinks he knows best and doesn't need the help.
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In reply to lb3 • 12:52p, 5/27/26
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Clicked quote instead of edit
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In reply to Waco Ag • 12:59p, 5/27/26
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Waco Ag said:
Like all of them (judges) and elected officials, doesn't want to give up the power, grift and influence.

Then you do not know Thomas. You should watch his movie. The man is clearly not motivated by power, grift and influence. He'd rather be RVing around the country with his wife but continues to serve out of a sense of duty.

https://www.justicethomasmovie.com/
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1:09p, 5/27/26
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The life expectancy for a 77-year-old American man today is 88 years.

Note to self: read thread prior to posting.
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1:25p, 5/27/26
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I am sure he is like most people that turn 70. He has transitioned from looking forward to independence and free time in his later years to wondering what he is going to do all day if quits his job.
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In reply to LMCane • 1:44p, 5/27/26
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LMCane said:
I stated EXACTLY what is correct.

you are deciding to use a different metric.

Life Expectancy in the U.S.A.

See also: Countries in the world ranked by Life Expectancy

Both Sexes
79.8


Females
82.2


Males
77.4

Except you're using numbers for a baby just born.

The longer you live, the longer you live.
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