So far, we still don’t know who’s behind the leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion, the one that could signal a ruling that would effectively overturn Roe v. Wade and give power over abortion legislation to the states.
But then, we’re not as brilliant and insightful as The Bulwark’s Bill Kristol, who has been reading between the lines and thinks he’s figured out exactly what’s going on here:
It's become pretty clear the leaks about internal Court deliberations (if not the draft opinion itself) are from the Thomas-Alito camp, and are designed to weaken the Chief Justice and intimidate any of the newer justices from joining him for fear of seeming weak or unprincipled. https://t.co/r5KRJOwUmt
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 11, 2022
It’s become pretty clear, has it, Bill? To whom, exactly?
Kristol declaring it "pretty clear", you guys. https://t.co/wqbtDEsvGl
— boomdudecom (@boomdudecom) May 11, 2022
If it’s credibility you’re after, Bill Kristol should not be the first guy you look to. He shouldn’t even be the thousandth guy you look to.
Tin foil hat territory here… https://t.co/Yrp1skVKm6
— Ty Webb (@ITVPod) May 11, 2022
Yes, it’s perfectly clear that the Thomas-Alito camp would put the wheels in motion to have their own homes surrounded. Brilliant insight.
— Michael Lewis (@MichaelLewis73) May 11, 2022
We suppose that technically, anything is possible. We would, however, like to see what evidence Bill has that would support a claim like that, because it does seem a little farfetched. Particularly when you consider what, say, Justice Alito has had to deal with since the leak.
Are you already this drunk at 9AM? https://t.co/nQD1gN3Qqs
— Jon Lustig (@jonlustig) May 11, 2022
Why does Bill Kristol seem to be so determined to impugn Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito’s integrity rather than acknowledge that those Justices have very little to gain by putting their own lives and the lives of their families at risk?
Hard to believe, but conservatives used to pay this guy for his political insights. https://t.co/ULs675NXjb
— Category Theory Hangout (@cg_geometry) May 11, 2022
You have completely lost your mind. No wonder you're now a Democrat. https://t.co/tpO0Va1fRH
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) May 11, 2022
If the tinfoil hat fits …
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