Posted on 05/24/2005 11:10:14 AM PDT by JoeBob
Senate RINOs Betray GOP By Carol Devine-Molin May 24, 2005
Ultimately, Republicans caved and 214 years of Senate tradition have been cast out the window. It appears that "judicial filibuster" is here to stay.
In a deal struck with Senate Republicans, Democrats will be permitted to engage in filibuster of future judicial nominees under "extraordinary circumstances". Well what does that mean? It means that the Senate Democrats will utilize the judicial filibuster liberally and will continue in their obstructionist mode.
The "nuclear option" - that would have banned judicial filibusters - was averted. Never mind that all decent Republicans felt that it was imperative to implement the "nuclear option" or "Constitutional option" as it's frequently dubbed.
Senator John McCain claims that this compromise with Senate Democrats was in the "finest traditions of the Senate." Personally, I'm sickened. That characterization is sure to sicken most grassroots Republicans as well.
We know when we've been knifed in the back. Yep, this is the so-called bi-partisanship that the RINOs pride themselves on achieving. To these RINO Senators I ask, where are your principles? And is "judicial filibuster" even in keeping with the spirit of the Constitution and "advice and consent" of the Senate? I think not.
The GOP is often its worst enemy. Regarding this "deal", most Republicans are beside themselves, while Democrats are elated. Here are the RINO Senators, one and all, who have betrayed the GOP: Senators McCain, Chafee, DeWine, Graham, Warner, Collins and Snowe. The Republican grassroots really should extract a price from this motley crew in some shape or manner.
These "elites" have now provided the Senate Democrats with a powerful weapon to be used to derail President Bush's judicial nominees and, most importantly, his forthcoming Supreme Court nominees. And, of course, this was always about the anticipated fight surrounding Bush's Supreme Court nominees in the not too distant future, where the rubber will truly meet the road as they say.
I've always wondered why Republican bigwigs often sell out the grassroots of the party. In contrast, Democratic leaders are faithful to their ideological base, consistently play hardball, and wield their power to the fullest. The Democrats have always understood the use of power.
In contrast, the GOP still does not know how to act as a majority party. It's a pity. For Republican compliance with the "deal", they essentially received assurances that judicial nominees Janice Rogers Brown, William Pryor and Priscilla R. Owen will get floor votes. There was nothing for nominees William Myers and Henry Saad.
Was it worth it? No, absolutely not! Where are the up-or-down votes on ALL Bush judicial nominees? That's what Republican Senators should have insisted upon in any negotiations with Democrats.
The only positive note is that Senate majority leader Bill Frist has stated that "bad faith and bad behavior" on the part of Democrats would force him to bring back the "nuclear option" into play. I hope he's sincere. Clearly, Frist was disappointed by this atrocious brokered agreement that primarily benefits the Democrats.
No need to go there.
Slam him for his political pandering and phoney "above the fray" style, but leave his military record out of it.
No matter the majority they have, elected Republicans just don't know how to govern.
Slam him for his political pandering and phoney "above the fray" style, but leave his military record out of it.
His military record? How many jets did this nitwit crash and he got away with it because Dayddy was brass?
I agree, they got to him. Broke him like a pencil point. He rode his daddie's coattails though his naval career and pilot training, was a lousy pilot who killed shipmates on the deck and who further proved his worthlessness as a pilot by getting his ass shot down. Even without the brainwashing his PTSD makes him untrustworthy, but with the brainwashing he is communist agent. He shouldn't be trusted as far as he should be thrown.
You may be correct about the North Vietnamese and brainwashing. Go to:http://www.usvetdsp.com/manchuan.htm
and read it.
McCain's record while a prisoner is nothing to be proud of.
Also, be sure to go to the A&E website and tell them you won't watch their movie about McCain next Monday night.
Your right. After the release of the recent movie bestowing sainthood on him for his alleged courage while a POW anyone that knocks his military service will be pilloried and stoned.
It doesn't stop my curiosity though.
I don't care.
There's no need to bring up his Vietnam days.
There's plenty of recent history to nail him for.
We (libs and conservatives alike) are all so concerned about how appellate and Supreme Ct. justices will rule concerning legislation--legislation passed by freely elected US and state legislators. Yet, there is NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING in the US constitution giving federal judges the authority to overturn legislation passed by such legislators. The judiciary (under Chief Justice Marshall) essentially seized this power in a constitutional coup in the seminal case Marbury vs. Madison. What we conservatives should be debating is whether the institution of judicial review should even exist in this day and age. Most representative republics don't have it. A law passed by a freely elected parliament is assumed to be constitutional. That is how it is in Britain and most of Europe. American legislators and executives swear an oath to uphold and defend the US constitution. It is thus unthinkable that they would introuduce, let alone pass legislation violating our Constitution. I know this seems quixotic, but if we press our allies in the Federalist society and in Congress, we may, someday, be able to push through a constituional amendment eliminating the odious doctrine of judicial review.
"There's no need to bring up his Vietnam days"
Why are we being politically correct? That's for liberal wimps, not us folks on the right. Maybe Charlie did smack McCain upside the head once too often, thus destroying the personality needed to be a good Senator. Let's face the possibility like adults, OK.
It's not being "politically correct"... it's unnecessary, in my opinion.
There's plenty of things to slam him for withouth having to go back 30+ years.
"There's plenty of things to slam him for withouth having to go back 30+ years."
Yes but maybe the damage McCain suffered to his noggin back in the day is what is making him such a crappy Senator now!
I browsed through the article you linked and am not surprised to read that there are others who believe as I do about McCain. I have bookmarked it for a more thorough read later.
Thanks for pointing me in that direction.
John McCain . . . from Hero to Hack in less then a lifetime.
"extraordinary circumstances"=dim doublespeak for:
"We don't like him/her."
Turn out the lights, shoo the fat lady out the door.
Thanks to McCain & Co., it was over before it began. The DemocRodents can still 'Bork' anyone that doesn't pass their litmus test. (In other words, any conservative appointment.)
It was over when the the kleagle from W. VA started out with, "I knew Benjamin Franklin . . ."
Should the GOP senators filibuster a judicial nominee, the Democrats will, without the slightest hesitation, use the "nuclear" option.
I remember seeing a picture of a rino with John McCain's face on it. Looked pretty lifelike.
It would be worth posting if somebody has it.
Isn't that "(s)crappy" senator?
At least that's what the MSM would call him.
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