Now i don't want to get everybody in an uproar because what i am about to tell you through this post is "pure fiction", coming solely from this lonely brain that has no one else to converse to.  Pure fiction!  Get it!

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Here is the setting:  We are in the meeting room where all the Supreme Court judges go to when they have their meetings (that is why they call it the meeting room).  Anyway, at the time this story begins, the Chief Justice is beginning to lead the meeting which includes "seven" other judges.  One judge is absent.  And this where we pick up the conversation.

Chief Justice: "i called this meeting for several different reasons and i will shortly go through those reasons with you as we move forward.  

As you can see, there are only "eight" of us here today.  And that is purposeful!

You all know that we have two decisions in front of us that are likely to be the "two most important decisions any Supreme Court" has had to make.  And for that reason, i want to make sure that regarding our decision that we show "unanimity without the first sign of intrigue or scandal".  

And that is why i have asked the justice that is not with us today to recuse "herself" from both decisions.  We all know that the justice's husband has in someways attached with the issues relating to the cases.  I saw no other choice.  Is there anyone around the table here that believes differently than me--if so, please speak up."

(5 seconds of silence)

Justice Number 8:  "I am disappointed that that has to be the case, but i agree it would be better if they didn't think our unanimity was "tainted" in any way.

Chief Justice:  "Okay, then.  So, be it.  However, i want to point out something to you regarding our "unanimity on that subject" because we are basing it only on our own "common knowledge" regarding the subject, and thus we are not inferring any real guilt here.  Right?  Do you all agree?"

Everybody looked at everybody else, then kind of smiled and agreed with their nods.

Chief Justice:  Good because i want us all remember that we drew our conclusions based upon "common knowledge".  And that leads me directly to the second reason that i called this meeting.  We talked about it earlier, but our decision requires "unanimity" regardless of what it takes us to get there.  Again, i ask the question.  Does everyone agree on this second point?

Again the wise heads looked at each other and again smiled and nodded.

Chief Justice:  Okay, now this is the third and final reason that i called this meeting today.  (The Chief Justice paused to get himself straight).  I have decided myself that i am going to vote in favor of Colorado in the one case and in the other case i am going to say that "no one is above the law, including a President of the United States.  And that is where i am going to stand until the remaining "seven of you" can convince me otherwise.

And that adjourns this meeting.  I am going home now for a great weekend of relaxation.  It's the first time i think i have felt good in this job."