Bill Clinton For Chief Justice of SCOTUS

vanity | 4 September 2005 | Vanity

[shrinkermd]

One of the unfortunate diseases of the body politic has been the increasing politicalization of the US Supreme Court. This was not caused by conservatives; however, perhaps it should be solved by a conservative President.

One outstanding chance is now upon us. Most likely, President Bush will take the safe road and go through the political gauntlet and appoint a known conservative judge. What we really need is a break in the partisanship of the appointment process. Nominating former President Clinton would give everyone pause and begin a process where politicians (mostly, but not exclusively Democrats) can cease making efforts to please narrow interest groups in the selection process.

I know former President Clinton has personal flaws. I also know his reputation for politically catering to the pro-choicers and so forth. If any of you know a successful politiican, you know how much many of them hate being jerked around by special interest groups. I do believe Clinton began as a centrist in his party and did sign the welfare reform bill and so forth.

I could give his other qualifications, but I will leave it here.

[GSlob]

Putting more important points aside temporarily, one could state that the last thing one needs in a Chief Justice (or any other top functionary) is overweening ego - they tend to develop it soon enough, so the less of it they start with, the better. This kind of what you call "personal flaws" ["because I could do it"] is to be considered absolutely disqualifying, even before one goes into technicalities like his disbarment. Therefore, your post is to be charitably considered as a piece of irony.

[bitt]

does Hillary have your FBI file?

[Popman]

A FR member since 1999 and you post this pablum!!!

Take a week off and you will be your old self in no time

[Moonman62]

We can't have a CJ who will wear nothing under his robe.

[MinuteGal]

This has got to be my all-time favorite FR vanity!

It absolutely must be nominated for the freeper Vanity Hall of Plame.

Leni

[RichInOC]

:-D )))

I...don't...think so.

[NittanyLion]

Ginsburg better watch out...

[Bear_Slayer]

Didn't he lose he AR law license for perjury?

[SeaBiscuit]

Blasphemy.

[Bommer]

He can't even practice law in front of them. You want him in the court after commiting perjury?

[SShultz460]

Are you off your meds?

[dawn53]

Too thin, not his type.

[Moonman62]

I do believe Clinton began as a centrist in his party and did sign the welfare reform bill and so forth.

Seriously, Clinton played to the middle for political reasons. Once on the Supreme Court there is no political pressure.

[Zechariah11]

This can't be serious. You're joking right?

[evolved_rage]

Maybe your on to something. He could be impeached as a judge too!!!!

[BJungNan]

Are you feeling ok/

Definately is not feeling ok. Wow, what a nightmere having Clinton on the court.

[NittanyLion]

Thomas?

(just kidding)

[WarEagle]

Is your nursie off today? Or maybe just away from your for a minute? Well, here's some advice: put down the sharp objects, stand up, take two steps back from the computer with your hands up. What you feel is a straight-jacket wrapping you in its strong arms. You will be at your new institutional home in a little while, and you will receive adequate medication to relieve your SERIOUS MENTAL BREAKDOWN.

Centrist, my eye!

[metalmanx2j]

Yeah what the hell are you talking about TROLL!!!!!

[MarkL]

Hmmmm.... Let's see... Bill Clinton lost his license to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States for purjury...

So, we should make him Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Do I have that right?

Mark