Lowering the Bar

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He also convinced the judge to do it, just for good measure. Related StoriesNOTE: Don't Wear Pajamas to Court

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An honor that, as far as I can tell, no other justice has ever received. Related Stories“Audible Gasps” in Court as Justice Thomas Asks a QuestionJustice Antonin Scalia: An LTB RetrospectiveLucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II

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It is likely to be important evidence since you weren't smart enough to keep it out of the photos.

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Hopefully the oral argument will also be at least partly in Klingon.

Right on target, in fact.

If you live in Zimbabwe, that is.

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Erklärungsnot! Related StoriesLast-Minute Gift Suggestions

If planning to insult a judge who is retiring, you might first want to confirm the date of said retirement.

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Judicial opinions you'll enjoy reading.

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WHEREAS, this has been bugging the $*#& out of Rep. Tracy McCreery.

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