THE TROUBLE WITH HARRIET [Michelle Malkin on Miers]

Michelle Malkin's Blog ^ | 10-20-2005 | Michelle Malkin

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[Map Kernow]

Super! Thanks for posting this, SD.

[vikingd00d]

We got RULES around here.. :)

[Rodney King]

Proportional Representation is what Lani Guinier advocates. Even I know that. Am I qualified for the Supreme Court?

[connectthedots]

Peter Principle on steroids is at work here.

[SteveH]

One senator found her much too quiet. The lawmaker had such a hard time hearing Miers that aides had to tell people outside the meeting room to quiet down.

Is it that she doesn't really want the nomination, but was forced by personal circumstances to accept it?

I don't think it's fair of GWB to ask HM to step up to the plate if she herself really does not want it for any reason. Getting a SC nomination is more than an honor, it is a duty with heavy responsibilities, and it makes one very visible very quickly.

Somehow I don't think GWB gave her the option to refuse.

[caisson71]

I'm sorry, but I am sick and tired of "conservatives" saying Miers is not good enough. Though I respect their opinions, none of the anti-Miers conservtives has a more convincing argument than President Bush - he was elected President, Miers is his choice.

[trubluolyguy]

I believe Michelle is much better looking than the other conservative diva. Not that I have a problem with Ann, but she could stand to eat a cheeseburger or three.

[Travis McGee]

Amen.

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Though I respect their opinions, none of the anti-Miers conservtives has a more convincing argument than President Bush

Please remind us all.

What was his arguement again?

[Map Kernow]

Proportional Representation is what Lani Guinier advocates. Even I know that. Am I qualified for the Supreme Court?

After Miers, everybody and his grandmother are qualified for the Supreme Court. [Uh-HYUCK! Uh-HYUCK!]

[Congressman Billybob]

The only SPECIFIC "bad" example is a reference to "proportional representation." In the context of a City Council election, Miers' concern at the time, the relevant Supreme Court decisions question whether at-large elections or multi-member district elections are unconstitutional because they deny "proportional representation" to minorities, who might not elect any of their own members in such elections.

Malkin should be aware of this well-known line of cases. Apparently she isn't.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column: "How's your wife?" "Compared to What?"

[worst-case scenario]

"I know her heart."

[ConservativeDude]

His argument is that he's the President. Is that not good enough for you?

[Travis McGee]

So if Bush selected a retard, as a joke, you would support his choice?

[JohnnyZ]

Michelle Malkin is so hot. What is the article about?

[Shalom Israel]

Please remind us all. What was his arguement again?

I believe it was, "Because I can. Nyeah!"

[Lightfinger]

I'm sorry, but I am sick and tired of "conservatives" saying Miers is not good enough. Though I respect their opinions, none of the anti-Miers conservtives has a more convincing argument than President Bush - he was elected President, Miers is his choice.

We are doing what the limp-wristed Republicans in the Senate are supposed to be doing. We are giving our ADVICE and/or CONSENT.

My ADVICE - Poor choice all around. Withdraw this nomination before it does more damage.

My CONSENT for this choice is NOT given.

And if you think I am one of the anti-Bush crowd, I have not been. But this is biting the hand that fed you, and a huge mistake. I was for John Roberts. I am against Miers.