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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: SpringheelJack

Souter is a cipher.


81 posted on 09/04/2005 9:11:40 PM PDT by garyhope
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To: Grizzled Bear
She may very well. I was surprised to hear it yesterday too. We know that Scalia likes a good debate! I can just see his wife and Ginsberg's husband rolling their eyes at each other while the other two start in on yet another interminable discussion peppered with quotes from John Jay and various Latin phrases.
82 posted on 09/04/2005 9:15:14 PM PDT by Borges
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To: cynicom

i dont understand the young liberal thinking as i have been brought up and continue to live a conservative life...but its kinda hard out here in southern cali...luckily im still close to orange county


83 posted on 09/04/2005 9:15:25 PM PDT by chrispycsuf (our troops need our support now more than ever)
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To: patriciaruth

Is the pope German?


84 posted on 09/04/2005 9:17:53 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Federal creed: If it moves tax it. If it keeps moving regulate it. If it stops moving subsidize it)
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To: chrispycsuf

CA???????? My goodness young man, emigrate ASAP. Ahnuld will have a posse out looking for you if he finds out you are a red eyed conservative.


85 posted on 09/04/2005 9:19:03 PM PDT by cynicom
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To: patriciaruth

Well he still lives with mommy


86 posted on 09/04/2005 9:19:39 PM PDT by JimDingle (Give Dingle a Jingle)
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To: cynicom

no...i think the teachers union is already on my heals...arnold has my back out here...its just being spun differently in the MSM


87 posted on 09/04/2005 9:20:24 PM PDT by chrispycsuf (our troops need our support now more than ever)
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts
Maybe Rehnquist quietly chided him about it the time he got mugged in the park.

Might be it.

88 posted on 09/04/2005 9:22:20 PM PDT by pepperhead (Kennedy's float, Mary Jo's don't!)
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To: cynicom

I'm with you. I have no particular personal interest in Souter's private lifestyle except as it relates to or influences Supreme Court Decisions that affect the nation as a whole.

I admit to being a little upset with the part Souter played in the SCOTUS decision making it easier for privateers to wrest prime properties from homeowners using the excuse that it will benefit the public.

Should Logan Darrow Clements succeed in taking Souter's property to build the Lost Liberty Hotel, the turnabout would teach the Court a lesson. Imagine a SC justice losing his property by his own ruling. Fat chance, though, the Weare, NH licensing board is protecting Souter and will never issue the necessary permits - but the idea is certainly interesting.


89 posted on 09/04/2005 9:22:26 PM PDT by Translates
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To: SpringheelJack

He hates conservatives no doubt .


90 posted on 09/04/2005 9:23:48 PM PDT by megimoo
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To: Translates

When Souter was appointed, it would have been nice to have known what his views were on holding private property. I doubt he would have been confirmed.


92 posted on 09/04/2005 9:27:56 PM PDT by cynicom
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To: SteveMcKing
ASHCROFT.... pleeeeease.Oh please! Are you nuts?
93 posted on 09/04/2005 9:29:01 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Translates

The place is a dump, how can anyone with that much money live there .It looks like it should be condemned .


94 posted on 09/04/2005 9:30:36 PM PDT by megimoo
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To: megimoo

You may get your wish!


95 posted on 09/04/2005 9:32:58 PM PDT by Translates
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To: cynicom

If memory serves correctly there were many unanswered questions about Souter's views before he was confirmed. I recall having misgivings myself, at the time.


96 posted on 09/04/2005 9:35:44 PM PDT by Translates
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To: SpringheelJack
Re: "I wonder what the story is with Souter."

At the risk of being un-PC... Souter is a 'tard.

97 posted on 09/04/2005 9:36:44 PM PDT by Trajan88 (www.bullittclub.com)
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To: SpringheelJack

On a collegial court, Souter's failure to issue any sort of statement is an expression of bitterness at Rehnquist. The causes are no doubt many and deeply felt. Souter has injured his standing with his colleagues and marked himself as a surly outsider.


98 posted on 09/04/2005 9:37:28 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: chrispycsuf

LOL, we understand perfectly how you think.


99 posted on 09/04/2005 9:39:25 PM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: bnelson44

He is a dim & many of them r


100 posted on 09/04/2005 9:42:51 PM PDT by aumrl (govt =the problem, not the solution)
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