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Bush's High Court Pick Earns High Praise (from Christian Conservatives)
Focus on the Family ^ | July 20, 2005 | Pete Winn

Posted on 07/20/2005 6:57:47 AM PDT by Oliver Optic

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To: liberallarry

you are a good man.


21 posted on 07/20/2005 7:26:00 AM PDT by Battle Hymn of the Republic
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To: Oliver Optic

Thanks for posting this....great read.

I am so happy with this pick, Pres. Bush did a great job.


22 posted on 07/20/2005 7:26:24 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (Liberals should be seen and not heard.)
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To: deport

Thanks for the ping! Guess some of the D&G "conservative" Freepers from last night still didn't have a clue as they were spreading their black cloud comments from thread to thread. :)


23 posted on 07/20/2005 7:26:40 AM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008 -- for D&G's -- WE TOLD YOU SO!)
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To: Dead Corpse

Provided we can get Kennedy on board or somebody.

Even with him, we still would not have a conservative majority.


24 posted on 07/20/2005 7:27:18 AM PDT by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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To: Martin Tell

Particularly since he has served in Republican administrations. It was noted last night that executive branch service is one of the best ways to ensure a judge does not evolve since they have set views that don't change.


25 posted on 07/20/2005 7:29:06 AM PDT by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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To: Russ

I bet no conservatives on the court said they would have overturned Roe at their hearings, either.

He will use the phrase settled law but not really deny that he would overturn it when asked.


26 posted on 07/20/2005 7:31:33 AM PDT by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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To: rwfromkansas
That is just it, we don't NEED another "moderate". I hate that term. A "moderate" is just a euphemism for a flip-flopper with no firm basis for their decisions. We've had plenty of that going on with O'Connor, we don't need more.

Judge Roberts seems a bit better grounded then that. I'm just trying to discover how far that goes before breaking out the champaign.

27 posted on 07/20/2005 7:36:05 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (Never underestimate the will of the downtrodden to lie flatter.)
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To: PhiKapMom
Some of those black cloud comments have been simmering since Kennedy/Souter days.

I don't blame people for being skeptical ... and all the Gonzales trial balloons kept the pot stirred.

But today is a good day, and as Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council puts it:

"There's no question that President Bush is a promise keeper."

28 posted on 07/20/2005 7:36:15 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: Oliver Optic

It is a great day! Some of the black cloud comments were on here AFTER the announcement which was even funnier -- they had their attacks all programmed and even though it wasn't Clements they went right ahead which was hilarous.


29 posted on 07/20/2005 7:40:01 AM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008: For D&G's -- WE TOLD YOU SO!)
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To: PhiKapMom
And if I might add this jewel from Louis P. Sheldon (Traditional Values Coalition) ... in case it got buried in the longer post above:

"Conservatives who supported George W. Bush have no reason to be disappointed. He has more than fulfilled his pledge."

30 posted on 07/20/2005 7:41:05 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: rwfromkansas
he is not going to be a Thomas or Scalia, but will be a more moderate conservative like Rehnquist. But, he will be conservative and will give us more victories.
Since the median justice of SCOTUS (all too often, in recent years, O'Connor) prevails, it is a distant dream to have the difference between Rehnquist and Scalia become a significant factor in jurisprudence. Replacing O'Connor with Roberts will, presumably, make Kennedy and Souter the pivotal votes; if one of them votes with Scalia/Thomas then surely Rehnquist and Roberts will be on board as well.

31 posted on 07/20/2005 7:44:05 AM PDT by conservatism_IS_compassion (The idea around which liberalism coheres is that NOTHING actually matters but PR.)
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To: Oliver Optic
I am all for free speech, but to be blunt, the praise from some quarters is not going to help this process. Sometimes you need to keep quiet to get what you want.


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Not for the timid

32 posted on 07/20/2005 7:44:52 AM PDT by sharktrager (My life is like a box of chocolates, but someone took all the good ones.)
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To: PhiKapMom

Yes, I think throughout the process ... and especially last night ... you could tell the difference between anxious conservatives and those who have totally soured on the Republican party and the political process.


33 posted on 07/20/2005 7:45:40 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: sharktrager
the praise from some quarters is not going to help this process

LOL ... you may be right.

On the other hand, if Christian conservatives were tight-lipped this morning, they would be getting grief for being sourpusses and impossible to please.

34 posted on 07/20/2005 7:53:54 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: Oliver Optic
And then. after he is confirmed, they could come out, laughing, and saying "Haha...we fooled you!


Scared Bunny Blog
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35 posted on 07/20/2005 8:13:53 AM PDT by sharktrager (My life is like a box of chocolates, but someone took all the good ones.)
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To: All
Add Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Seminary and a rock solid pro-life, pro-family conservative:

"Ending weeks of speculation, President George W. Bush announced his nomination of Judge John G. Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court last night. Judge Roberts is superbly qualified and will serve the nation with dignity, honor, and great legal intelligence. He is one of the most respected and well-established attorneys in the nation, and his record of public service is stellar.

"Nevertheless, get ready for a heated and contentious confirmation process. Given the importance of this nomination, liberal opposition to Judge Roberts is almost inevitable. We will keep watch. Stay tuned."

36 posted on 07/20/2005 8:15:06 AM PDT by Oliver Optic
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To: COEXERJ145; Dont_Tread_On_Me_888
But, but he doesn't have the Ann Coulter seal of approval.

It's the end of the world.

37 posted on 07/20/2005 8:17:59 AM PDT by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: Victoria Delsoul

John Roberts ping.


38 posted on 07/20/2005 8:21:39 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (I ain't got a dime, but what I got is mine. I ain't rich, but Lord I'm free.)
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To: liberallarry

Thanks and God bless.


39 posted on 07/20/2005 8:24:21 AM PDT by Zack Nguyen
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To: Dane

I dunno, Ann is pretty good as far as students of history goes, I'm worried this will be another disappointment on the level of Sandy.


40 posted on 07/20/2005 9:23:01 AM PDT by kharaku (G3 (http://www.cobolsoundsystem.com/mp3s/unreleased/evewasanape.mp3))
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