Analysis of a Sellout

ABP ^ | 5/24/05 | ABP

[libstripper]

We believe that, under Article II, Section 2, of the United States Constitution, the word “Advice” speaks to consultation between the Senate and the President with regard to the use of the President’s power to make nominations. We encourage the Executive branch of government to consult with members of the Senate, both Democratic and Republican, prior to submitting a judicial nomination to the Senate for consideration

This paragraph from the RINOS' "Memornadum of Understanding" is the worst part of this vile agreement. It effectively robs the President of his sole power, under the Constitution, to select judicial nominees and send them to the Senate for a vote. Fourteen senators have just changed the Constitution, usurped the President's power, and made the judicial changes mandated by the people in the last three elections virtually impossible to achieve.

Just like AIDS, this is going to be a "gift that keeps on giving" to the Republicans. After this, how is it going to be possible to energize the base to go out and campaign for Republicans, and, if the base is still energized, how will it be possible to convince skeptical voters that the Republicans they might elect will do anything other than this kind of a vile sellout?

[Christopher Lincoln]

If McCain is a candidate in 2008 it will not be for the Republican party.

[TheRightGuy]

The fact that McLame could get six other pubbies to join in this betrayal is the most telling comment yet on the leadership ability of Frist. I don't think even Trent Lott could have done a worse job.

[MapleLeafForever]

John McCain reminded me of Neville Chamberlain coming back from his Munich sell-out.

They had a choice between war and dishonor. They chose dishonor and enboldened the enemy. We will have war later.

[sgtbono2002]

Dear Dr. Frist:

How does it feel to have that knife in your back? How does it feel when 7 arrogant Senators decide that you are no longer needed and they give away the store? I wonder how Mr. Bush will feel about having to notify these 7 quislings before he brings up another judicial nominee? Mr McPain has played his cards , now we shall see how you play yours, And play you must or just go back to removing moles from your medical patients , because your political career is over if you let them get away with this.

[ZULU]

Solution?

Contribute to whatever Republican runs against these Judases in their primaries.

Then, if they get re-nominated - do the unthinkable - support with your dollars ANY DemocRat who runs against them. Then let them KNOW why you are doing it.

You're safer with an open enemy in arms and uniform than with a traitor behind your back.

[spectre]

Pat Buchanan is on Don Imus and had this to say:

"What happened last night was a Munich, a Munich of the Republican Party.

Yesterday morning the Republican Senate had the votes to release all 7 hostages of Harry Reid and to disarm the Democrats of the weapon they've been using to deny the President his judges.Now, to me this is a sellout of the Republican position.

McCain has usurped Frist's position as basically the Swing Man and the one who delivers the swing votes who therefore controls the Senate.

Now if Frist lets this happen, then he is not really a leader. And I cannot believe the President of the United States is gonna sit still for having Johnnie McCain sell out 4 of the Judges."

Snip....

[spectre]

More..

Buchannan suggests that McCain will be forced to vote either with the Republicans or the Democrats, if Frist and Alan have the nerve to say we do not accept the deal. IOW's these 4 are all honorable folks, and they are entitled to a vote and they ought to get it.

[FlipWilson]

Then McCain is showing how out of touch he is with the rank and file of the Republican Party. To be sure, not every Republican is an arch conservative, but on the issue of judges, I think this was a litmus test. McCain is going to learn a hard lesson about confusing the beltway press with the rank and file of his party. Or, perhaps McCain harbors contempt for the rank and file. . .either way, he just sunk his chances for getting the nomination but he is just too arrogant to realize it.

P.S. How bout that McCain Feingold Act!!!!

[goldstategop]

OK. They got a promise. But after years of Democratic conduct, they should know what a promise from Democrats is worth. Even if the seven Red State Democrats behave honorably, that doesn't commit Harry Reid and the rest to do so. The RINOs and centrist Democrats did NOT bring their parties to this deal. They made up among themselves without asking any one else if the terms were acceptable. Its hard to imagine the sheer arrogance of these people in usurping the wishes of their own party so they don't have to take a stand on principle. That's probably why their deal won't last like they imagine.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[funkywbr]

I never believed they had the BALZ to go thru with the constitutional option anyway.

Besides what's left of the constition now is no better than the remains of an late term abortion.

[PzLdr]

Reason? Four words: No principles, no cojones.

[Bahbah]

Thanks for that report on Buchanan's remarks. Munich is a good analogy.

[goldstategop]

Feh. That's a good definition of a moderate. And never mention the word maverick on FR unless you're looking to be zotted permanently on here.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[Junior]

I'm quitting the Republican Party. Until they grow a pair they're persona non grata in my book.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I had a $100 bet they'd never go through with it. I'm $100 richer and $100 sadder this morning.

[You Dirty Rats]

But we know them for what they are - spineless cowards.

I disagree. I think the truth is much worse. These seven set up a "moderate caucus" outside of the Parties so that they can pursue their own agenda. They believe that they can cooperate with either of the other parties (in practice, though, more with the 'Rats I fear) and are therefore immune from attacks.

It's risky strategery, though, because we still control 48 Senators, the House, and the White House. These 14 Senators, especially the seven weasels on the Right, will get their 15 minutes of fame and then get blown apart at some point.

Paybacks are a Hillary!

[spectre]

You're welcome.

But there is another thread that started [after I posted that] on Buchanan's remarks this morning :~)

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

We will have war later.

[F-117A]

From your link...

"The Dims promised not to filibuster unless under extraordinary circumstances."

With this criteria, the filibuster of any nominee automatically applies the "extraordinary circumstances" clause. In other words, the nominee by definition becomes an extermist!!!