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Justices pay tribute to Rehnquist (all except Souter, who refuses to issue statement)
CNN ^ | September 4, 2005 | CNN

Posted on 09/04/2005 8:15:18 PM PDT by SpringheelJack

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court released statements by seven Supreme Court justices who paid tribute to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died Saturday. A statement from Justice David Souter is not expected, the court said.

Justice John Paul Stevens:

"William Rehnquist's independent, impartial and dedicated leadership of the Supreme Court has been an inspiration to those of us privileged to serve with him -- and to the entire nation as well. Charles Evans Hughes, a great chief justice whom he particularly admired, would have been proud of the example he set as the leader of the court.

"He was truly the first among equals in discharging his judicial duties in a prompt, scholarly and fair manner. He was a good friend, maintaining his sense of humor and proportion throughout the difficult period that marked his most recent service. We shall miss him."

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: rehnquist; scotus; souter; statement; tribute
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To: freekitty
The reason may be innocent.

I rather doubt that. How hard would it be to dictate a few words to a clerk? Or better yet, just have the clerk do it all himself? He apparently has told the court NOT to expect a statement from him.

21 posted on 09/04/2005 8:24:39 PM PDT by SpringheelJack
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To: SpringheelJack

Maybe he's still writing the dissent.


22 posted on 09/04/2005 8:24:42 PM PDT by stylin19a (In golf, some are long, I'm "Lama Long")
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To: patriciaruth

my money says he is


23 posted on 09/04/2005 8:25:38 PM PDT by satchmodog9 (Murder and weather are our only news)
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To: SpringheelJack
Maybe Souter is dying and it would be weird for him to make a statement about this.
24 posted on 09/04/2005 8:27:17 PM PDT by Jim_Curtis
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To: SpringheelJack

I suspect maybe Justice Renquist often expressed his disapproval of Souter lying his way on the court. Or maybe Renquist froze Souter out of decisions he wished to write because of his lying his way onto the court.


25 posted on 09/04/2005 8:28:37 PM PDT by JLS
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To: chrispycsuf

It might have a bearing on the a disagreement or animosity that might have existed between the two justices.

That disagreement might explain the reason the Souter had nothing good to say about Rehnquist, as he may have felt rejected by Rehnquist. That estrangement might also partially explain why Souter moved to the liberal block of the Court.

It wasn't an attack. It was a request for information that might have a bearing on the news in this thread and also on the liberal alignment of Souter after his appointment to the Court.


26 posted on 09/04/2005 8:29:13 PM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: satchmodog9

this is the kind of talk that only fuels the talks by the democrats....this is also equal to the way they were grave dancing last night...lets not sink that low


27 posted on 09/04/2005 8:29:23 PM PDT by chrispycsuf (our troops need our support now more than ever)
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To: patriciaruth

we may never understand why liberals think the way they do, but to simply account it to there possible sexuality is low...


28 posted on 09/04/2005 8:31:30 PM PDT by chrispycsuf (our troops need our support now more than ever)
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To: stylin19a

He pretty well made mince meat of the 4th amendment, maybe that's what Souter was thinking. When I'm backed up in traffic waiting to be sniffed I know who to thank.

Still, I heard he was very kind to his staff.


29 posted on 09/04/2005 8:32:12 PM PDT by at bay
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To: patriciaruth

What? Upon the death of a fellow collegue? If that is what it is, it's classless.


30 posted on 09/04/2005 8:32:56 PM PDT by A Citizen Reporter
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To: patriciaruth

Souter's strangeness and possible tendencies toward sodomy are definitely relevant, especially if somebody has some dirt on him that would explain his complete betrayal (read: slap in the face) of the President who appointed him and many of the Senators who voted to confirm him.


31 posted on 09/04/2005 8:33:15 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: Jim_Curtis

He's probably looking at foreign etiquite/comments before he makes his statement.


32 posted on 09/04/2005 8:34:24 PM PDT by Bushman2 (Bushman2)
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To: chrispycsuf

How about getting a longer posting history than a week before you become a moderator.


33 posted on 09/04/2005 8:34:41 PM PDT by Texasforever
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To: JLS

Bingo.


34 posted on 09/04/2005 8:35:12 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: chrispycsuf; patriciaruth


A question is a personal attack?

Perhaps you're better suited for another forum.


35 posted on 09/04/2005 8:35:44 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: SpringheelJack
He may be following the old bromideL

"If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything".

36 posted on 09/04/2005 8:37:51 PM PDT by Semper Paratus
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To: SpringheelJack

Talking to his lawyers about saving his property.


37 posted on 09/04/2005 8:38:28 PM PDT by Prost1 (New AG, Berger is still free, copped a plea! I still get my news from FR!)
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To: Texasforever

if you guys are sinking that low, maybe this isnt the type of conservatives i want to be around...


38 posted on 09/04/2005 8:38:42 PM PDT by chrispycsuf (our troops need our support now more than ever)
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To: chrispycsuf

There is open discussion of "seats" on the Supreme Court based on the genetics of their birth. I grant it is all rather stupid.

But if it is okay to talk about seats for women, for blacks, maybe for an hispanic, what is the big deal about discussing one's sexual orientation?

I personally don't care if one is male/female, black/Hispanic/white, or gay. I am interested in their judicial philosophy. But genetics and identification with certain groups can mean you are more likely to hold one view than another.

If one's sexual orientation is a no-no, that implies it is something disgraceful, to be hidden. If that is true, we shouldn't allow spouses to accompany Supreme Court nominees to their nomination announcement.


39 posted on 09/04/2005 8:39:09 PM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: SpringheelJack

Rehnquist was a normative presence, something totally out of place in the peculiar cosmos of Souter, J.

I heard that the Chief's funeral is being held in St. Matthew's. All the MSM will report is that he's being laid in state at the S.C. If he were up for confirmation now, I guess his religion would be a big issue.


40 posted on 09/04/2005 8:39:35 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969)
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