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How I Want to Hear President Bush Announce His Supreme Court Nominees
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| July 13, 2005
| JohnRobertson
Posted on 07/13/2005 6:50:43 PM PDT by John Robertson
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A conservative can dream, cant he?
To: John Robertson
And unfortunately, W isn't a conservative.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:51:53 PM PDT
by
deadrock
To: John Robertson
I think you are right about Brown and Olson, but I think it will be Scalia who is elevated to Chief Justice.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:54:57 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: John Robertson
Democrats would never accept Ted Olsen. His wife was murdered on 9/11 so the democrats would say he was too close to the terrorism issue to be a fair judge.
It stands to reason. One of the reasons they don't like Michael Luttig is because his fathers killer was executed so they don't trust him on the death penalty.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:56:03 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Frantickitten must die..)
To: John Robertson
can you send that along to his speech writers?
Even if YOU don't get a dime for it, it is perfect.
But some of us would like him to be at the ranch in Crawford wearing his jeans and cowboy hat when he says it....
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:56:21 PM PDT
by
bitt
('We will all soon reap what the ignorant are now sowing.' Victor Davis Hanson)
To: John Robertson
You left out the most important sentences before the closing; "I charge the Senate before the American people to abide by the US Constitution and give each nominee an up or down vote nothing else. I further charge them to complete this action on all three in 90 calendar days."
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:56:59 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: John Robertson
Thats what I like to see, child-like idealism.
Keep dreaming John, It'll keep you young.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:57:53 PM PDT
by
Dr.Zoidberg
(Join islam, see the world. Blow up unrepentant infidels. Uncle Bin Laden wants you.)
To: John Robertson
I'm thinking the actual announcement of the names is made by Michael Buffer in a tux, and then "Let's get ready to ruuuuuuuumble!!"
To: John Robertson
OUT-EFFING-STANDING, Mr. Robertson.
I even agree with the nominees.
May I pass this around???
Witch.
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posted on
07/13/2005 6:59:36 PM PDT
by
The Drowning Witch
(Sono La Voce della Nazione Selvaggia)
To: John Robertson
I nominate Clarence Thomas to be our next Chief Justice. Nah... Antonin Scalia has seniority, and should be the one elevated. Besides, he's the best judge on the court anyway.
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:03:48 PM PDT
by
SunStar
(Democrats piss me off!)
To: cripplecreek
Democrats would never accept Ted Olsen. His wife was murdered on 9/11 so the democrats would say he was too close to the terrorism issue to be a fair judge. But then again, let the Democrats attack him and see what happens...
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:06:12 PM PDT
by
SunStar
(Democrats piss me off!)
To: John Robertson
"Heres my belief. If by living document you mean one that is subject to change and open to re-interpretation, depending on prevailing thought, or current trends, or political winds, I disagree. But if by living document you mean that our Constitution is one of the most brilliantmaybe the most brilliantdocuments of government ever written; that its genius has inspired countries all over the world to form governments based on ours; that the God-given rights and freedoms it guarantees every one of us not only allow us to have this debate about it but to protect us while were having it, then I agree completely. Our great Constitution is every bit as alive in this very moment that we speak about it as it was when the Founders created it at the start of our country. Everything we are as Americans comes from it. Our rights. Our strength. Our prosperity. Most of all our freedoms. None of us should want to risk any of that by bending or twisting parts of it at convenient times. If we do that too many times, we might not recognize it one day. And that is the day when we might not recognize ourselves as Americans. I dont ever want to see that day, which is why I have chosen nominees who respect the Founders intentions when it comes to the Constitution." Both definitions of "living document" in this paragraph are wrong. The Constitution "is" a "living document" in that it can be changed at will BY A 2/3 VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE CONGRESS AND A VOTE OF 3/4 OF THE LEGISLATURES OF THE STATES---i.e. its written amendment process.
Until such a change is made, the the "originalist" doctrine is the only correct one---it must be interpreted "as written", and "as understood" by those who wrote it.
To: John Robertson
Great post, John - I think he may well put Thomas forward as the next CJ - wouldn't that fix the libs' bicycle!
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:10:51 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969)
To: wagglebee
"I think you are right about Brown and Olson, but I think it will be Scalia who is elevated to Chief Justice."
In terms of the right people being named, they are interchangeable. Same goes for the other two names: I didn't mean to be playing "crystal ball" here--I'm talking about the kinds of jurists I hope to see.
To: John Robertson
Excellent piece, John! Well done!
However, there's always a "however"! Here's mine:
Re: Some people say it should be a living document, that must be newly interpreted, depending on the times were living in, while others say it must never be altered, and must strictly be adhered to.
This is dangerous wording, and inaccurate as well. True Constitutionists do not maintain that it "must never be altered", only that if alteration is necessary it must be done by following the proper procedures as outlined in the Constitution, not by the whimsical fiat of appointed, unaccountable judges.
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:23:32 PM PDT
by
tarheelswamprat
(This tagline space for rent - cheap!)
To: John Robertson
I figured that was what you meant.
All things being equal, I would prefer Thomas simply because he is younger and could serve longer. However, I don't think Bush or Thomas wants a repeat of Anita Hill, and I have no doubt the left would produce more accusers.
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:27:18 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: bitt
Thank you for the kind words. I agree with the ranch background, for delivery. As for sending it along to his speechwriters...I don't know how to go about that. If you do, have at it. If anyone else does, go for it.
Granting full permission to anyone to pass this along or publish in any way he or she sees fit.
To: SunStar
Nah... Antonin Scalia has seniority, and should be the one elevated. Besides, he's the best judge on the court anyway.
What makes you think anyone will be elevated?... President Bush isn't a hard core traditionalist but only three of the sixteen Chief Justices have been elevated to the CJ position from an Associate Justice position. President Bush may take that route but I'd guess he'll go for someone off the court.....
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:28:48 PM PDT
by
deport
To: John Robertson
It's Olson.
And he's too old.
And the woman will be Jones.
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posted on
07/13/2005 7:29:49 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Who is Judith Miller covering up for?)
To: SandRat
"You left out the most important sentences before the closing; "I charge the Senate before the American people to abide by the US Constitution and give each nominee an up or down vote nothing else. I further charge them to complete this action on all three in 90 calendar days."
Don't disagree...but I "backed into" the business about moving things along, which I thought was more in W's style.
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