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Why does Justice Thomas’s opinion in McDonald v. Chicago matter? Because he recognized the Second Amendment as a fundamental individual right—one that states and cities must respect. He reached that conclusion by looking to Reconstruction, when freedmen relied on firearms to defend themselves against Klan violence. Read more in... show more
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I have no idea why you turned down that Supreme Court spot, that was your destiny, your passion, where you are best suited and would have been most powerful. Senator is just one of a 100 and you’ll never be president. You’re like Tim Tebow refusing to switch to tight end

Thomas’s Reconstruction-era reasoning is one of the most important parts of McDonald. How much should the history surrounding the Fourteenth Amendment shape how we interpret constitutional rights today?

Hasbara. How much are they paying you through your podcast again?

The 14th was enacted to incorporate all of the Bill of Rights into state constitutions after the horrible read in Barron v Baltimore. The fact that the law of the land has been treated as nothing more than a suggestion by so many in government is appalling.

Clarence Thomas is one of the worst justices in history.

"... when freedmen relied on firearms to defend themselves against Democrat violence." There. Fixed it for ya. It wasn't always the Klan, but it was always a Democrat.

From “left wing radicalism” to MAGA right wing extremism. Are we supposed to be impressed?

Thomas needs to be impeached.

That story would seal the deal on the 2nd Amendment. It's not about hunting. Needs to be the central plot of a well done movie, as historically accurate as is practical. Icing on the cake would be identifying the political party of the klansmen.

Who paid for that nifty sportcoat? Israel

A potent reminder, though one wonders what those Reconstruction-era freedmen would make of today's arms race.

TED You don't have a f****** chance you piece of s***Wanna ride on Trump that aint gonna work dude. U might as well pack it up

Huh 🤔

Hey Ted, Don’t you agree that US Supreme Court justices should have a statutorily required mandatory retirement age of 75 ? Let’s say on January 21st , 2029 , a bill was passed by House & Senate and signed by a newly elected US President that effectuated the above Wouldn’t that make a lot of sense , I mean 75 years old . At the State level, 37 of the 50 states have this requirement by the age of 75…including your home state of Texas and in Florida . Why not Ted ? Now don’t make up some BS against this idea Ted …because I know and most folks know ..that your Lying Ted

Why does yours?

Stupid fat cuck.

Robert’s will flip on a dime. HE is the leaker.

Do you mind if Anita Hill has a word?

Fuck Israel

Didn't Samuel Alito write the majority opinion in that ruling?

Go away. You will never be president. Pass the fvcking save act.

I would love to see you on the Supreme Court!

Rafael, you complain a lot about America. If you really don't like it here you can go back to your home country where you were born Canada

Raphael needs a butterfly net so he can sample for ticks while he’s out in the weeds

And that's why the Left wants to take our guns. So we can't defend ourselves from them when they manage to grab ultimate power and try to subdue us.

What’s your angle here, Teddy? Clarence Thomas is no friend of the black man. His rulings make it harder for the black man to vote, and if running for office to get elected. Plus, he seems to be lacking in ethics and character. Are you going to get sued and need his help?

The Reconstruction part is the part people always skip

A right to bear arms via the Privileges and Immunities Clause is not necessarily the same thing as the Second Amendment. In any event, even if a right to bear arms under the Second Amendment is “incorporated” via the Privileges and Immunites Clause or the Due Process Clause, the right should be subject to reasonable restrictions and there should be no reason why it protects, for example, bearing AR-15’s in public. Justice Thomas would do well to follow the lead of Professor Akhil Reed Amar on this subject.

Phgggg......the first thing you did after taking property away from me was threaten my life. You wouldn't have gone to the length you have to suppress and shadow ban this voice.

You would make a great Chief Justice of the SCOTUS.

