Posted on 10/03/2005 4:06:25 AM PDT by johnmecainrino
You are probably right, but I would imagine Bush HAD to have considered the effect this pick will have on this country, thus his legacy. I would imagine the sting of his father's fatal Souter appointment made a huge impression on him.
Another reason to consider the MSM's ommission in pointing out that this pick will affect Bush's legacy is that deep down they KNOW that he learned from the sins of his father and has selected someone loyal to him who realizes the fate of his legacy will lie in her hands.
Ain't that a hoot? We have pro-life conservatives running around wailing about Bush's choice and that he took the safe route. But if it comes out she's pro-life, then it's going to make it harder for her to get confirmation. So just how safe a choice was she, then?
Can't have it both ways...
A quiet dignified moral single woman who is detail-oriented and loyal to President Bush (a conservative!) who clearly clearly shares his values and sense of morals and responsibility, who is great friends with Mrs. Bush and likely shares her morals and values as well?
At sixty years of age, I doubt whether Ms. Miers is going to suddenly lose these character attributes, so I think we're in good shape.
What an opportunity to learn who here is cool, calm and reasoning, and who here is panicky, emotional, and shouldn't be trusted to order a pizza correctly in times of stress. ;~D
If the ABA loves her, she's pro-abort.
""cheney just claimed...comfortable with Miers"
Wow, the VP supports the Pres. pick, I'm shocked."
What BS. Cheney says that picking Miers isn't "appeasing the left" - well, Mr. Vice President, she was suggested by Harry Reid - how are we NOT supposed to see that as "appeasing"?
And he wraps up by saying; "Trust me" - not good enough. Sorry.
Wrong. Someone posted an interview with her pastor. His words were that her views on abortion were consistent with evangelical Christianity. Last I checked, that meant pro-life.
The ABA backs here because she is qualified and a former ABA executive.
The republican party has been fracturing for quite some time. It's too late to suggest that the GOP stay united. Those days are over.
Yes, a successful knock-down fight with the liberals would be emotionally satisfying, but what's important is that we get a strict originalist on the court. After the superb job the President did in nominating Roberts, I'm willing to trust him on this one.
If I turn out to be wrong, of course, I'll be eating dirt all over this forum!
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Well...I just found something in Texas called "Exodus Ministries" and its function is to minister to ex-cons. Here is the link: Exodus Ministries
Perhaps we're all wrong about which organization this is.
I'm not saying that I agree with that or support it, but it is true. It cuts both ways. The socialists are a reality that must be overcome, and the media WILL allow them to have it both ways.
My scenario is assuming that we know that Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard is a Republican and a Christian and that's all we have to go on. Do you laud the GOP for maUking such a crafty pick? Or do you say, "wait a minute - who's at the wheel here? We don't know a damned thing about this person and you just nominated him for president?"
Unfortunately, I don't get to pick SC nominees, but I do get to vote for the Presdient who will.
Assuming that in voting for a particular president, you are reasonably assuming he will also reflect the party's desire for a particular tone to the Supreme Court by nominating judges who share the same philosophy (what the hell is power for anyway?), you think the President gets pass on this because, "oh well, he's the president?"
Tell me again, why should I not support her so far?
Because she is clearly not the best qualified to hold such a critical position that determines the course of law going forward in a society threatened by the decay of gay marriage, abortion, eminent domain and gun control.
I don't care if she unzips her face to reveal the twin of Anton Scalia. She's not qualified, when there's a bullpen of tried and true originalist judges who actually fit the job description of "jurist". Bush just told every one of these competent, qualified judges, "I trust the ability of a career lawyer/politician on the Supreme Court better than yours."
It's a disgrace.
""I'm done with Bush.""
I hear your done with Bush - any truth to it??
How many times do you have to post it?
I bet you are not...
I'm not sure what maUking means, but I think I meant to type "making"....
So you are relying on nothing but your opinion. Meanwhile, the pastor of her church has said her views on abortion are consistent with Evangelical Christianity.
For being such a devout Christian, you sure are quick to bear false witness.
Unfortunately, we have a group of people here who appear to be incapable of rational thought.
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