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Bill Clinton For Chief Justice of SCOTUS
vanity
| 4 September 2005
| Vanity
Posted on 09/04/2005 7:53:24 AM PDT by 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.
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To: shrinkermd
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.
41
posted on
09/04/2005 8:03:39 AM PDT
by
GSlob
To: shrinkermd
does Hillary have your FBI file?
42
posted on
09/04/2005 8:03:42 AM PDT
by
bitt
('But once the shooting starts, a plan is just a guess in a party dress.' Michael Yon)
To: shrinkermd
A FR member since 1999 and you post this pablum!!!
Take a week off and you will be your old self in no time
43
posted on
09/04/2005 8:03:44 AM PDT
by
Popman
(In politics, ideas are more important than individuals.)
To: shrinkermd
We can't have a CJ who will wear nothing under his robe.
44
posted on
09/04/2005 8:03:46 AM PDT
by
Moonman62
(Federal creed: If it moves tax it. If it keeps moving regulate it. If it stops moving subsidize it)
To: Blurblogger
This has got to be my all-time favorite FR vanity!
It absolutely must be nominated for the freeper Vanity Hall of Plame.
Leni
To: shrinkermd
:-D )))
I...don't...think so.
46
posted on
09/04/2005 8:03:58 AM PDT
by
RichInOC
("The coffee is strong at Cafe du Monde, the doughnuts are too hot to touch..." Save the Big Greasy!)
To: shrinkermd
Ginsburg better watch out...
To: shrinkermd
Didn't he lose he AR law license for perjury?
To: shrinkermd
49
posted on
09/04/2005 8:04:15 AM PDT
by
SeaBiscuit
(God Bless all who defend America and Friends, the rest can go to hell.)
To: shrinkermd
He can't even practice law in front of them. You want him in the court after commiting perjury?
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posted on
09/04/2005 8:04:17 AM PDT
by
Bommer
To: shrinkermd
To: NittanyLion
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posted on
09/04/2005 8:04:41 AM PDT
by
dawn53
To: shrinkermd
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.
53
posted on
09/04/2005 8:05:40 AM PDT
by
Moonman62
(Federal creed: If it moves tax it. If it keeps moving regulate it. If it stops moving subsidize it)
To: shrinkermd
This can't be serious. You're joking right?
To: shrinkermd
Maybe your on to something. He could be impeached as a judge too!!!!
55
posted on
09/04/2005 8:06:10 AM PDT
by
evolved_rage
(Waiting for Hitlery to puke up a headline on Katrina.)
To: NittanyLion
Are you feeling ok/Definately is not feeling ok. Wow, what a nightmere having Clinton on the court.
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posted on
09/04/2005 8:06:22 AM PDT
by
BJungNan
To: dawn53
To: shrinkermd
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!
58
posted on
09/04/2005 8:08:09 AM PDT
by
WarEagle
(Where is Karl Rove? Nobody's blaming him yet....)
To: shrinkermd
Yeah what the hell are you talking about TROLL!!!!!
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posted on
09/04/2005 8:08:20 AM PDT
by
metalmanx2j
(Eric Cartman: Democrats piss me off.)
To: shrinkermd
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
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posted on
09/04/2005 8:08:29 AM PDT
by
MarkL
(It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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