"The only way a supreme court nominee could win the approval of NARAL and Planned Parenthood would be to actually perform an abortion during his confirmation hearing, live, on camera, and preferably a partial birth one."
Damn, you have got to love her.
Now, Post some pictures.
Maybe, but she's wrong on this one and hasn't done her homework.
Ann has a point and I trust both Ann and President Bush. I think however that Bush has a strategy behind all of this. Putting Roberts on the bench should please most conservative for now but we are still waiting to see what is in the cards for Rehnquist. If we push someone too conservative right now it will just be a big argument by both sides. Putting someone to the slight right on the bench can possibly allow us to push someone more conservative when Rehnquist gives up the bench. I don't think that will be long. We shall see. Bush knows what he is doing. I trust this move. I trust Roberts will serve the bench well.
ROTF!! Man, she says it exactly like it is!!!
If a nominee doesn't support the left wing's early death policies, he's outta here!
Is that a call for volunteers?
I am very disappointed by the tone and tenor of Ann's article. She has always been bombastic...and that's why we love her. However, she is also a lawyer...and a former judicial clerk...so a more even keel and academic approach would have been appropriate here.
Here's where Judge Roberts and Justice Souter differ in background:
1. Judge Roberts does have a solid conservative track record. He clerked for Rehnquist...and worked in the Reagan Administration in the 1980s (the Reagan Administration was not known for accepting liberals, afterall).
Justice Souter did not have those conservative credentials. Rather, the Washington establishment relied heavily on John Sunnu's assertion that Souter was one of us. We are not relying on one man's assertion here. The proof lies in the company that Judge Robert's has kept.
2. Judge Roberts has practiced in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia for most of his career. He is well known in Republican circles -- particularly the legal profession. He is no stranger to the members of the Federalist Society.
In contrast, Justice Souter was little known outside of New Hampshire. He was known to be reclusive...and he was unmarried at the time of his appointment. This stands in stark contrast to Judge Roberts...who is widely known to be a family man.
The mere fact that Judge Roberts has not made a single controversial remark in his entire career shouldn't disqualify him.
Can anyone point to a single controversial remark that Judge Scalia made prior to his nomination to the Court?
Ann is marginalizing herself and not being completely truthful. Scalia was not a household name when appointed. He was as stealth as Souter as far as that goes.
Must be the time of the month or Anne is whipping up her Right Wing Moonbat followers for fun.
Ann is voice of common sense. I don't like the 'he's fair-minded' nonsense coming from some quarters, and some reporter last night said Roberts was nicer than Scalia. How can that be? Scalia is perfect. (Perhaps he meant Roberts would smile more.)
from Redstate.org
http://www.redstate.org/print/2005/7/19/22562/5025
One Pro-Lifer's View
By: Augustine · Section: SCOTUS
there are two things that should encourage all of those who care about the life issue:
1. The close of Roberts remarks this evening - where he said: "I also want to acknowledge my children, my daughter, Josie, my son, Jack, who remind me every day why it's so important for us to work to preserve the institutions of our democracy" - becomes more meaningful when you realize that his children are adopted. This is not a typical thing for a nominee to say, and I do not believe this line was an accident.
2. Roberts is married to the former Executive Vice President of Feminists for Life. This matters, and it cannot be underestimated. Look at Ginny Thomas and Maureen Scalia - one does not sleep in the same bed as someone who has dedicated themselves to this cause without ramifications. The strong opinions of the New York Times will not beat out the strong opinions of a dedicated spouse.
I love her wicked sense of humor.
Well, if he's a Souter in Roberts clothing, how's the seizure of Souter's home going? Will Roberts' dwelling be next?
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