Jon Lovett imagines the conversation at Supreme Court lunch table today... LOL

From his twitter feed... start reading from the bottom up.

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Just then, Kagan, Sotomayor, and Ginsburg enter, laughing and backslapping. They sit at their usual table. Roberts stares longingly.

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"Is that necessary?" says John Roberts, trying to not seem sad. "Yes," the conservatives answer in unison.

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"Can someone pass the traitor I mean salt?" says Clarence Thomas, a rare departure from his usual silence. Kennedy offers him a high five.


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Kennedy and Thomas sit next to Alito and Scalia. All face John Roberts. "I feel like I'm testifying!" says Roberts, lightly. No one laughs.


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Roberts picks at his salad. "So... any exciting weekend plans?" says the Chief Justice. "Just shut up," blurts out Alito.

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Alito enters carrying his tray, sits next to Scalia. "Oh, hi Sam," says Scalia. "Thanks for joining us." Scalia emphasizes word "joining."


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"How's your sandwich?" Roberts asks Scalia, making conversation. "It's fine. Thanks." Scalia's straw hits the bottom of his yoo-hoo.


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Justice Scalia and Justice Roberts, sitting in the cafeteria, eating in silence.

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