Gorsuch is apparently a real d**k

[Anonymous]

To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

[Anonymous]

Guessing that NT's source was one of the other justices, and that the Chief Justice's unhappiness/pushback is really directed at the leaker, not NT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

The reality is that Sotomayor chose to work remotely, and had clearly made that decision long before the Justices got to the bench. She was never in the room with the other Justices. That is a fact.
So, the issue of Gorsuch not wearing a mask is a non-issue.

For three Justices to make statements dispelling a false and clearly poorly-sourced story rarely happens. And, the fact that NPR "stands behind" this clearly false story is even worse.

Yeah - I believe NPR should not be receiving tax payer funds because they have become less a reporting group and more of an activist group.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

The reality is that Sotomayor chose to work remotely, and had clearly made that decision long before the Justices got to the bench. She was never in the room with the other Justices. That is a fact.
So, the issue of Gorsuch not wearing a mask is a non-issue.

For three Justices to make statements dispelling a false and clearly poorly-sourced story rarely happens. And, the fact that NPR "stands behind" this clearly false story is even worse.

Yeah - I believe NPR should not be receiving tax payer funds because they have become less a reporting group and more of an activist group.

The justices' statements did not dispel the story. How many times does this have to be repeated?

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry people but at the end of a flurry of statements Gorsuch wasn’t wearing a mask. He is completely selfish, period.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think the Supreme Court has been this uncomfortable since the early FDR days. Makes me happy to see, honestly. If you make the court political, you had best be prepared for the consequences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's diabetic, as are my parents yet for decades I've watched my diet, exercised and took care of myself, just like Goursch. We are the same age and neither of us have diabetes. Why should he wear a mask when it isn't mandatory and one of his colleagues didn't take care of herself? Meanwhile I spent Sunday evening in the warmth of my childhood home with my parents without masks.

Because that is what kind people do. And how do you know her diabetes is due to diet and exercise, or lack thereof? I have a family member that is certainly true for. I have other people I'm close to that it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

The reality is that Sotomayor chose to work remotely, and had clearly made that decision long before the Justices got to the bench. She was never in the room with the other Justices. That is a fact.
So, the issue of Gorsuch not wearing a mask is a non-issue.

For three Justices to make statements dispelling a false and clearly poorly-sourced story rarely happens. And, the fact that NPR "stands behind" this clearly false story is even worse.

Yeah - I believe NPR should not be receiving tax payer funds because they have become less a reporting group and more of an activist group.

The justices' statements did not dispel the story. How many times does this have to be repeated?

Yes, they did.

Gorsuch and Sotomayor: "Reporting that Justice Sotomayor asked Justice Gorsuch to wear a mask surprised us. It is false. While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends."

Followed up by Roberts: "I did not request Justice Gorsuch or any other Justice to wear a mask on the bench."

It us clear that they are calling BS on the NPR story. Very clear.

[Anonymous]

The only thing remaining is for Nina to do the honorable thing and resign in disgrace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

The reality is that Sotomayor chose to work remotely, and had clearly made that decision long before the Justices got to the bench. She was never in the room with the other Justices. That is a fact.
So, the issue of Gorsuch not wearing a mask is a non-issue.

For three Justices to make statements dispelling a false and clearly poorly-sourced story rarely happens. And, the fact that NPR "stands behind" this clearly false story is even worse.

Yeah - I believe NPR should not be receiving tax payer funds because they have become less a reporting group and more of an activist group.

The justices' statements did not dispel the story. How many times does this have to be repeated?

Yes, they did.

Gorsuch and Sotomayor: "Reporting that Justice Sotomayor asked Justice Gorsuch to wear a mask surprised us. It is false. While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends."

Followed up by Roberts: "I did not request Justice Gorsuch or any other Justice to wear a mask on the bench."

It us clear that they are calling BS on the NPR story. Very clear.

The report DID NOT SAY THAT

[Anonymous]

How many times does it have to be repeated tbat the report did not say that Sotomayor asked Gorsuch to mask up?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many times does it have to be repeated tbat the report did not say that Sotomayor asked Gorsuch to mask up?

It needs to be repeated until the conservatives start saying it. That’s how the GOP and Fox/OAN make the conservative masses get angry, they repeat things over and over and over until the MAGA crowd can parrot it. While liberals get complex sentences, it would help if the SCOTUS or NPR could break this down into a three word chant (ala lock her up, stop the steal), so they have an easier time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the defund NPR poster:

Maybe Nina Totenberg made some inferences and reported interpretations as facts. I am in favor of knowing the details and all the facts.

But there are a couple of reasons that the essence of her story remains completely credible:

*Sotomayor did not contradict it! She spoke publicly, could have discredited it, and chose not to.

*Whether or not he was asked to wear a mask by Roberts--let's assume he wasn't--Gorsuch knows that Sotomayor is at risk for covid complications AND that she is not comfortable being around unmasked people. Whether or not they were instructed or asked, all of the other justices wore a mask.

What people are expecting is pretty low-level basic consideration on the part of Gorsuch toward his high-risk colleague and the rest of his colleagues. NT's story revealed that he is utterly lacking in this basic consideration.

The reality is that Sotomayor chose to work remotely, and had clearly made that decision long before the Justices got to the bench. She was never in the room with the other Justices. That is a fact.
So, the issue of Gorsuch not wearing a mask is a non-issue.

For three Justices to make statements dispelling a false and clearly poorly-sourced story rarely happens. And, the fact that NPR "stands behind" this clearly false story is even worse.

Yeah - I believe NPR should not be receiving tax payer funds because they have become less a reporting group and more of an activist group.

+1000

[Anonymous]

I was a long time NPR listener. I grew up with Car Talk. My family donated to NPR in Baltimore and DC.

There is no challenging the fact that they’ve taken a sharp turn left over the past decade.

But now this?

It is clear to me they have become so radicalized that I cannot support them anymore.

I once would never have believed they would resort to “fake news,” then actually defend fake news when the very people at issue state it was fake news.

I am sad for you, NPR.

[Anonymous]

Is Gorsuch any less of a dick if you don’t factor in Sotomayor’s diabetes? I think not!

The reality is all his colleagues were masked. Many of them are old enough that their age is a serious risk factor in and of itself. Not to mention other risk factors that might not be visible to the eye. And he has no idea whether other attorneys or court staff have hidden risk factors.

Masking is not a big deal. But, refusing to mask and forcing people with medical conditions out of the workspace is selfish and discriminatory. I don’t want to see a workplace where all the disabled and vulnerable people have to live in ever narrowing circles of people and spaces. It’s disheartening that our Supreme Court justices seem fine with that.