Agreed, but since so many take such liberties with freedom of speech, I thought I'd be a bite flipped here just to illustrate a point.
I accept that he did just that. No conspiracy. He simply had a dual purpose in mind when he nominated him. That was his choice, of course. I just see the nominate for what it was.
I didn't say that. I'm merely saying that during the Reagan years there were many Blacks who didn't like his policies same as many White people today don't like Pres. Obama's policies. But I'm in no way suggesting that either President's policies were detrimental to anyone regardless of their race. But a truth is that unemployment among Blacks were high back then just as they are higher among Blacks compared to Whites today under Pres. Obama. However, statistically speaking I'm pretty certain that's always been the case. Improved quality of life for Blacks...now that's a different story. So, before you try to bait that hook, let's fish for the right storyline.
I'm not saying he changed his political or world views, you are. It's true that early in Justice Thomas' career he was a political activist for Civil Rights, but somewhere along the lines his views changed and he become more Conservative. However, I never made such an assessment of his career or political views or even eluded to such. You did this by yourself. You let that cat out of the bag, not I.
On the first part, not sure I'd agree with you there; so let's just agree to disagree. As to the second, specifically the part that's underlined...
:lamo (Literally!!!) And you say I was being racist!?! At least I was bold enough to come right out with it even in gest. But you cloaked yours in plain-sight vernacular. :lamo
If you look at the Internal Revenue Code, you'll see that our tax laws are riddled with "tax penalties" based solely on a person or business entity not performing a certain administrative function as directed by law. Now, I would agree with you that the tax penalty is a weaker element to Congress' taxing power, but it is a tax nonetheless. In that, Justice Roberts ruled in accordance with the law. I don't like it any more than you do, but IMO he ruled properly on the matter.