Fear and Loathing in Washington, DC (Over Harriet Miers)

Southern Pundit ^ | 9-10-2005 | James P

[JamesP81]

I am a bit confused.

Bush was re-elected by his conservative base on the understanding that he would appoint strict constructionist judges with traditional values.

Bush chose Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O’Connor. Miers is pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, and is definitely not a judicial activist. Exactly the kind of person Bush’s base wanted.

And all I have heard over the last week is wailing, crying, moaning, sulking, and general hell-raising from conservatives......

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[driveserve]

"If she is not a strict constructionist, then "W" will have had his "Read my lips: no new taxes" moment that he has so desperately tried to avoid."

He gets to be derided by his own party/country for the rest of his life. Meanwhile, we all get a Ms. Souter for about 30 some odd years. We still get the short end of that stick.

[JamesP81]

When I heard Miers supported trying U. S. military members in international courts, that was enough for me.

I appreciate you addressing this matter in a non-shrill way. Someone finally gave me a good reason why Miers might not be the best choice.

I'll be Googling that later on tonight, to find out for myself. But thanks for the tip.

[Benkei]

Here is a link to a report supposedly submitted by Miers to the ABA: http://www.abanet.org/leadership/sneak2.html

Note the section on International Law.