Read His Lips - Bush Keeps His Promise

Pipeline News ^ | 04 October 2005

[sarasmom]

I am not not yet "happy" with this nominee, but then again I DID elect him primarily to make this "pick", all by himself,using his own judgment, as POTUS.
I am not quite ready to claim "buyers remorse", but I reserve my right to do so, without furthor notice, at any time!

I am concerned that many knowledgeable individuals, talking heads, and FReepers, whose opinions I highly value on this subject, are "not happy".

I am willing to wait a bit before I vent my own "considered opinion" rant, since it is unusual to see so much internal discord among those who claim to have the same goals.

It is an interesting and slightly disturbing thing to observe.

BTW, off topic, I assume everyone is following the official "MSM non-event" of the suicide bomber outside the OU stadium last Saturday?

[gov_bean_ counter]

I think many of the objectors were just looking for a fight over an "in your face" nominee. (Ann Coulter is upset she didn't go to a more prestigious law school)

From what I have seen from Bush, the in your facer will be the one to replace a Lib (I know Elvis is dead, but a couple of those justices aren't looking so good these days) and he may just get that chance.

[Chickenhawk Warmonger]

Absolutely GREAT point!!!!!

[Killborn]

No, I don't think you do... One of Miers biggest qualifications is that she helped vetted all those conservative justices and candidates. She, along with the Pres., introduced us to conservatives such as Owen, Brown, Estrada, Luttig and many more.

[pollyannaish]

Thank you again Lando!

It's hard to admit...but when I said bad words yesterday morning to my somewhat shocked husband about this nomination I had a nagging feeling I might have to take it back, sooner, rather than later.

I did. Today. They got me. Leftist outsmarted me and I don't like it.

[Lando Lincoln]

Hey there my crimson FRiend.....glad to hear you are pushing back!! Everyone needs that from time to time.

Lando

[Lando Lincoln]

Thanks polly......I wrote another FReeper today who was deeply troubled and made a parallel with GWHB saying, "Read my lips....no more taxes". Here is what I wrote:

I fail to make the link that you do. GWHB made that statement and then double-backed on it, clearly. Yet, if we are to judge today's politicians by the promises of yesterday's, then I am afraid the rubric is too complex for me to comprehend. GWB nominated a known entity - known to him - and I along with many other Americans entrusted him with that responsibility in November. Me? I'll bide my time and see how it turns out. For now, I trust my President's judgment. And certainly, I'm grateful the alternative universe is not at play here.....a Kerry nomination.

I must say, I feel a lot better today.

Lando

[pollyannaish]

I along with many other Americans entrusted him with that responsibility in November.

Amen. I think we are going to be very happy. I feel pretty bullish on this today, actually!

[Dust2Dust]

What in the world is a conservative evangelical church? I know plenty of libs who attend church and profess to be Christians, but when the light of day is allowed to shine upon them, they are exposed for what they are: hypocrites, deceivers, and liars -- just like their counterparts in the media and in the political arena.

[deport]

Order more Prozac, Injectable Thorazine and straight jackets for the haters of GW.

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Info slowly is coming forward that supports the President's decision.... we'll see during the hearings in the next month or so.

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"A lot of my fellow conservatives are concerned, but they don't know her as I do," said Hatch, a former chairman of the Judiciary Committee. "She's going to basically do what the president thinks she should and that is be a strict constructionist."

The term refers to justices who believe their role is to decide cases based on a close reading of the Constitution rather than ranging more widely in interpretation.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051004/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_scotus;_ylt=AjvpI3CUZLtLvc5XUSioUCus0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

[ottersnot]

I disagree. I don't think anyone here is, or has been declaring or considering defeat. Yes, many of us are frustrated. Intially this was directed at the President and his appointment. Hindsight, and a few beers, reveals that in reality its due to the weak-kneed Senate Republicans. The Pres. is at their mercy. I honestly don't believe this is defeatism. This is a problem to be solved.

I worry for the future appointments. I don’t think it’s good to have to put up stealth candidates.
-It’s demoralizing.
-It's a lost opportunity to preach the merits of the constitution (which always needs to be done)
-And,it adds to a perception that conservatives have something to hide. Too many Pubbie Senators already act like they are afraid to be conservative.
-Most importantly, the many fine conservative justices (HEROS in all of our books) that have carried the fight in our hyper-liberal court systems for years should be rewarded with SCOTUS appts.

I suggest we focus on the need to get out there and push for the many fine conservative candidates, such as Michael Steele of Maryland, who need our help and support. Let's de-emphasize the importance of these RINOs. Let’s stop preaching and being frustrated, and kick some liberal butt.

[supercat]

However, Bush's record on judicial picks has been pretty good...

And remember who helped him pick the other judges.

[dirtboy]

I did. Today. They got me. Leftist outsmarted me and I don't like it.

That's OK. Even the best of us fall for the occasional MSM Jedi mind trick. But the smart ones realize these are the droids we are looking for after all.

[pollyannaish]

And the best of us learn from our mistakes. It will only make me more cautious in the future.

That, I hope, is one of the things that separates us from our left leaning counterparts. ; )

[dirtboy]

That, I hope, is one of the things that separates us from our left leaning counterparts. ; )

Well, last I checked, they are still using the internet to spread conspiracy theories instead of fact-based debate. They still are debating about how Bush used Diebold to steal Ohio, even though there were no Diebold machines in Ohio.

So I'd say that is a safe observation. :^)

[pollyannaish]

Like taking candy from a baby. ; )

[dirtboy]

Like taking candy from a baby. ; )

I post on a left wing MSM blog in my spare time. I don't call in other freepers in the faint hope that little ol' me against all of them will be a fair fight.

So far, it hasn't been. Gawd, some days I think they all have strings protruding from their backs that spews the same nonsense once someone pulls the string.

[pollyannaish]

I think they all have strings protruding from their backs that spews the same nonsense once someone pulls the string.

It sure works that way with the ones I know in real life. A real dearth of common sense.

Good for you out there taking on the battle. I used to love it, but these days I'd rather argue with friends. At least we all have basically the same ideas and it's just a matter of degrees most of the time.

[ALWAYSWELDING]

Reagan put Kennedy and O'Connor on the Court. Roberts and Meirs will be much better than those two.

Not even close to a comparison. Reagan had to get O'Connor through a heavy Dem Senate. If Bush won't stand up with 55 Senators then when.

[sinkspur]

Reagan had to get O'Connor through a heavy Dem Senate. If Bush won't stand up with 55 Senators then when.

You mean the same 55 Senators who wouldn't support him on John Bolton? Those 55 Senators?