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NOW Outraged by Bush's Underhanded Appointment of Pickering
National Organization for Women ^ | 1/16/2004

Posted on 01/18/2004 12:55:52 AM PST by Jaysun

NOW Outraged by Bush's Underhanded Appointment of Pickering

January 16, 2004

"The National Organization for Women is outraged by George W. Bush's installation of Charles Pickering on the federal appeals court while Congress is in recess," said NOW President Kim Gandy. "We're no longer surprised by the underhandedness of this President—Bush apparently thinks that he can act unilaterally wherever and whenever he pleases."

"NOW has vigorously opposed Pickering's nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for more than two years, and the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected this foe of women's rights once before," said Gandy. "We will certainly work to ensure that this unmerited appointment is overturned when the next Congress takes office in January 2005."

Pickering, a district court judge from Mississippi, has a long record of opposing civil rights and civil liberties, demonstrating significant judicial activism from the bench. He was an opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment and has expressed his support for a constitutional amendment banning abortion. As a state senator, Pickering repeatedly voted against measures that would expand electoral opportunities for African Americans after passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.

"Bush's total disregard for the Democratic members of Congress who rightfully blocked Pickering's nomination, his disregard for the women of this country and for democracy in general are appalling," said Gandy. "All the more reason for women's rights supporters to get active and to vote Bush out of office in November."


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To: ChadGore
Frustrate 1 liberal a day, that's all we ask.

That's not difficult. All that you have to do is make a valid point, say or do something logical, or say something about the former USSR.
101 posted on 01/18/2004 1:05:04 PM PST by Jaysun (The liberal mind is so open - so open that ideas simply pass through it.)
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To: Jaysun
Oh, gosh. The NOW fascists are outraged again.

How quaint.

102 posted on 01/18/2004 1:41:48 PM PST by Reactionary
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To: Jaysun; Mia T; dutchess; StarFan
Note: this is from the archives and the MIDI link was no longer good. I don't know whether the lyrics will track with this MIDI but it shouldn't be too far off. NOW, gang, we don't want to hear from you. You had your chance to step forward for three women but failed to do it. Because the rapist loves abortion, he remained your guy.
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MIDI - ABRAHAM, MARTIN, AND JOHN

Was anyone from NOW standing up for Paula Jones
She had been abused, for sure
There was a man with power who insisted that she kiss it
But you NOW cows were not there for her

Did anyone from NOW help out Kathleen Willey
His grope she could not deter
And then the Clinton spinners had attacked her without mercy
But you NOW cows were not there for her

Did anyone from NOW speak up for Juanita
Clinton's rape seemed like a blur
In silence she had suffered and she carried a great burden
But you NOW cows were not there for her

Here were three women, all three Clinton victims
You had your chance to stand up for what had been right…and join the fight
But, no…you chose…to sit there on the sidelines
While you give your denouncements of certain judges
We'll hear nothing that you say
You all protected Clinton while on golden kneepads
So, NOW cows, you just can go away

103 posted on 01/18/2004 4:27:32 PM PST by doug from upland (Don't wait until it is too late to stop Hillary -- do something today!)
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To: doug from upland
LOL thanks doug!
104 posted on 01/18/2004 5:16:23 PM PST by Jaysun (The liberal mind is so open - so open that ideas simply pass through it.)
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To: Jaysun
I wonder if Justice Bork is still around and would accept a recess appointment - that would be hugh.
105 posted on 01/18/2004 9:53:33 PM PST by Chu Gary (USN Intel guy 1967 - 1970)
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To: Finalapproach29er
Yep. Paybacks are hell!
106 posted on 01/18/2004 10:01:03 PM PST by CarolAnn
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To: Chu Gary
I wonder if Justice Bork is still around and would accept a recess appointment - that would be hugh.


My life would be complete if Bush were to put Bork in 15 years after they raised all that hell. The leftist loons would literally throw themselves into traffic. Before Bork the Senate wasn't all that involved or tough on Judicial nominees. They'd give them the nod if they were good people. Once good 'ol anti-legislating from the bench Bork hit the scene the left knew that someone who actually read the Constitution would be hell for them and they'd better stop him. Stop him they did. Psychos.
107 posted on 01/18/2004 11:31:41 PM PST by Jaysun (The liberal mind is so open - so open that ideas simply pass through it.)
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