Old-Timer Doubts Thomas…. The caller was gracious, complimentary and far more composed than some of the senators who “duked it out” during the recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Before long, though, he uttered an often-chilling word: “however.” It usually suggests a change of direction, usually downward. “You made a mistake in last week’s column,” he advised. Oh, I could argue being “half right,” but he had good reason to “doubt my Thomases.”… ***** ...