FOX NEWS Reporting that JUSTICE ALITO just sworn in! (12:07 CST)

http://foxnews.com ^

[pillut48]

ALITO CONFIRMED

Well done, Senate. Congratulations, President Bush and JUSTICE Alito! Apparently CJ Roberts swore him in...

[MinuteGal]

We're sittin' on top of the world
Just freepin' along, just freepin' along
We're watching the blues of the libs
Just moanin' along, just whining along

Glory hallelujah, I just phoned the Prez
"Hey Prez, we're havin' a ball
"Unlike Humpty Dumpty
"Alito's still on the wall" (hah)

We're sitting on top of the world
Just freepin' along, just singin' a song
We're watching the fall of the 'Rats
Just freepin' along, just freepin' along

Leni

[PaulJ]

He can't even think of a word that rhymes.

LOL You beat me to it!

[raccoonradio]

Reminds me of a clip Hannity played a few times on his radio show yesterday: Ted Kennedy, angry as hell, kept
saying something like "so, go ahead, pop the corks on
the champagne"...how appropos that Senator Chivas use a booze reference.

Happy days are here again
They're crying in their beer again
It is wait until next year again
Happy days are here again!

[clawrence3]

I'm just glad to get her off the bench - but O'Connor is only in semi-retirment. She was in Arizona this week teaching a class at the University of Arizona law school.

http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/01/31/100wir_alito.cfm

I also came across this describing her last day on the Court: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-01-29-oconnor-analysis_x.htm

"The court's session Jan. 23, likely O'Connor's last day on the bench, lasted less than 20 minutes. Her husband was in the courtroom, as were some friends and former clerks. As the justices stood to leave, O'Connor and Roberts moved toward the steps behind the bench. Roberts offered to let O'Connor go first. She urged him to go ahead. So Roberts walked down the steps. And, as most of the spectators waited and watched, O'Connor at last left the chamber."

[epluribus_2]

So I guess that makes your sorry impeachment dreams that much less likely, Rats! Crying party at Michael Moore's house.

[Nothometoday]

What if it is the wrong decision?
I may be wrong, But I am against *any* branch of government having too much power...

[raccoonradio]

Why the long face, Sen. Kerry? And say, who is that next to Kerry in pic #4? I believe it is the senator from Illinois.
"Why don't you ask Osama bin La--er, Osama Obama. Obama,"
as the Swimmer once put it (that him?)

[pillut48]

[dirtboy]

Osama Obama. Obama,"

Wasn't that a character on Saturday Night Live - Obama bama-bama?

[shield]

Can we rest first?

[princess leah]

From these photos of Kennedy, I'd have to say that this is a man who may not be around much longer - his face is a pasty white and he's dropped weight (no jokes) and the above poster mentioned how his right hand is oddly hanging. If he dies, does Joan (as his last wife) get to decide whether or not to fill in his seat or does the gov'r of MA get to select someone?

[pillut48]

Kerry is trying the "Tom Delay School Of Facial Responses to Photographers in times of Trouble" grin in all of these Yahoo! pictures. Teddy must have missed that seminar.

[right-wingin_It]

"From DU

I'm going out to get a beer.
Posted by Skinner
Added to homepage Mon Jan 30th 2006, 06:03 PM ET"

Mee too, Skinner. A Toast to the 110th SCOTUS Justice - Samual A. Alito Jr.

[right-wingin_It]

How'd they get that photo of Ted? Camera in the shoe?

[petercooper]

DUmmies are pissed!

Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-30-06 06:01 PM Original message I'm going out to get a beer. Sucks to be us right now. It's true, the vote didn't go the way we wanted it to. But I think we have a lot to be proud of. I think it is fair to say that without the liberal blogosphere, there wouldn't have even been a fight. So that's something that you all did. You should be proud. At least now they know that we aren't going to sit back and do nothing while our country goes down the toilet. I know that we're all pretty upset right now, and we're all dealing with this in different ways. Some of us want to find support amongst our DU friends. Some of you want to vent. We have asked the mods to back off a bit, to give you all room to blow off steam a little. But we don't have unlimited tolerance, so please.. Just don't act like a dick. And if you're in a really bad mood, and if you feel like disrupting or pissing people off -- please turn off your computer right now. We don't want you to do something that you might regret in the morning. There is no shame in logging off of DU. Hell, that's what I'm going to do right now. As I said, I'm going to get a beer, and EarlG is gonna come with me. And we're going to raise a glass to the kick-ass Democrats on DU, who still give a fuck about this country, and are still willing to fight for the things that matter. You rock.

[Halls]

Has anyone said that Kennedy is sick or unhealthy? I'm unaware his health is bad.

[TASMANIANRED]

Janice Rogers Brown on deck.

[SMARTY]

When the President walks into the place to give the state of the union speech, I bet the roof comes off that place.

[pillut48]

My father died from cirrhosis of the liver.
He looked a bit like Teddy does, all haggard, near the end.
(But my father didn't last as long as Teddy has, he was only 39 when he died.)

[petercooper]

More DUmmie comments

I'm going out to get a beer.

   Skinner for President!

   Here is one of those times when I wish this was a real room...

   I think this person has a great idea:

   Yes indeed let's all gush thanks to Senator John F. Kerry for

      ya. okay then.

   Getting drunk together

   Hey, where're you going?

   Local 16. (nt)

      16th and U?

   Have one on me Skinner

   a virtual toast to you, earl and emad, y'all rock.

   Have one for me

   Recommended for Greatest -- Skinner, and the post.

   Skinner... we love and respect you more than you imagine...

   Have one for me, Skinner.

   Yes.we DO rock.

   We tried. And we did accomplish something.

   I'm going out for a smoke n/t

   I'm going out for a toke. n/t

      I'm going out for a blast. n/t

         I'm going out to find some hemlock. n/t

            Ahhhhh....El S....

            Stay - we need your humor!

   A BEER??? ONE BEER???? How about 25 in support of the 25

   I could do with a drink too

      Here Here!

         Make that three of us n/t

   Good idea. Do it while the drinking age isn't raised to 10³³ years. -nt

   Time for some enhancement. "In defiance of treason" as I say

   I'm waiting for the day they tell me I am too old to buy beer

   Raise One to 25 Kick-Ass Dems too

   ROTFLMAO

   Can I come? Not sure where you are but im sure itd be worth the trip..nt

   Sorry I started without you guys

   Hoist one for me, Skinner

   Thank you Skinner and everyone that kept us at work updated

   Enjoy it Old Bossman. Yooz da best. n/t

   A flagon of ale raised to you as well Mr. Skinner

   thanks so much skinner

   Would you mind having

   I'm thinking TEQUILA

   Thank you for helping us try -- We must continue the fight to save our

   No now it's time to hang * for the NSA bullshit.

   Southern Comfort here

   Friend of my heart!

   I've always found

   Just cracked an ice cold Red Stripe - here is to DU and friends

   Here's to you Skinner

   try to enjoy it

   Cheers, Skinner....

   you too!

   While you`re out....

   It's gonna be margaritas for us.

   Hats off to you Skinner and

   Cheers, Skinner...and all who fight the good fight!

   Don't drink too much. Remember...

   Thanks, Skinner!

   Cheers

   Amen Skinner!

   No, you rock!

   Good advice. I think I'll do the same. n/t

   Thanks Skinner!

   Cheers to DUers....

   Have one on me, Skinner!

   Good advice, Skinner. I've had worse beatings. '72, '84, '88

   A toast to you, Skinner!

   Here's to you Skinner and EarlG--without you we wouldn't have

   Thanks Skinner.

   Cheers, Skinner, And cheers to all DU'ers.

   I am thinking "RED WINE" Cheers! Thanks Skinner & DU

   I guess I should be grateful I've been at the Dr.'s office all day.

   Have one for me too, Skinner...

   Kudos to you Skinner!

   thanks.

   It's one battle in a long war against Fox, Fear and Fascism

   Thanks a lot Skinner, EarlG, Elad, & all the moderators

   i bought a 12 pack and am logging off to get good & drunk

   I'm going out to get a beer.

   welcome to DU kutblok

   No, it does NOT "suck to be us." Not now. Not ever.

   Need A Ride ? These guys are goin' !

   My first DU cliffhanger!

   Yep, I too heard the cocktail bell.

   I am going out for a new political party

   DU kicked ass! For weeks!

   Have one for me to brother! A nice dark/frothy/frosty motha!

   thanks for your words of enthusiasm. nt

   That was cathartic

   Here's to you Skinner and EarlG!

   I wish I could go with you guys, but alas, geography.

   It is just not as bad as it appears.

   Thanks for everything, Skinner and EarlG...

   Thanks

   List of the 17 "Democrats" who voted against the filibuster

   Thanks for your effort in gathering this information, CA Artist. n/t

   Nice list !

   Thanks

   Nice list of the 17...

   Thanks for the list!

   Nah, YOU Rock!

   Enjoy your beer and thanks for all you do.

   Cheers.

   AGAIN I SAY!!!

   Great post

   Have a Miller Lite, for me...I'm stuck at home with my little guys (one of

   America...we hardly knew ya...nice try everyone.

   I wish I had some DU friends to go sulk with but

   Would that I were there to buy you one

   Here's to you.

   Yes, but what KIND of beer?

   No. YOU rock Skinner. Thanks for running such a great site.

   Thanks Skinner and Earl G and Elad

   Hey, skinner

   DU rocks! Thank you Skinner and all of you for putting up a good fight.

   I'm Gonna Roll a Joint

   Opposite problem!

   You Rock also Skinner!!!!!!!

   No dishonor in losing a fight.

   Where are you going, because I'd love to join you! I just made...

   I know..........and here's a Toast

   BUFFALOS like BEER

   You guys deserve a special beer account today!

   Hell, I've had one too many already

   Skinner, man.... I love you.

      We're glad you stopped trolling and joined in

   Have a round on me

   Your post made me

   Skinner I toast one for you, cause I am getting a drink! nt

   splice the main brace!

   Power to the People--- right on--

   Have a beer for me too

   My thanks too. I don't drink anymore or

   I've been sleeping for the past eight hours...

   Blow off steam MAKE noise tomorrow during the BU**SH**'s

   I am proud of all those that voted against cloture

   let's not go overboard in your praise

      and pettiness seems to be your trait

         But why are so many PI'ers here on DU? You guys villianize Skinner daily.

   drink one for me

   sigh... We are all depressed/upset now

   I still say we're going to win the House this year

   We did not give up. Not let's get back to work!

   No beer for me - but my wife and I went out for BBQ after the cloture vote

   No, you rock.

   Man they have been gone awile, and the kids are just TEARING up the house

   I definitely give a damn

   I'm toasting the brave people today who stood up for this country

   it's just more of the same, we have corrupt national leadership ...

   PEOPLE-LISTEN UP!

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      Radio Lady

         I'm truly sorry. It sounds as if you've busted your butt in Colorado.

            Colorado Thinker, my post was deleted. I'm glad. I have

               Apology accepted

                  Thanks for your gracious comments. My grandson turns 17 on Feb. 6th

      Panama, here we come

      Hungry?

   Well Said: DU is the Best Site Around

   Maybe we can start our own country.

   Drambuie for me.

   "The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land. Confusion all around.

   As do you Skinner. As do you.

   Thanks, Skinner

   What's Everybody Whining About?

   I'm having a few too.

   Thanks to everyone

   Welcome to DU, loria65.

   a beer does sound good , I'll join ya in that drink

   Thank you, Skinner! Awesome post. Enjoy your beer!

   Have at least 4 beers for Pete's sake!

   Keep drinking until Wednesday!

   Hey skinner

   idiot freepers have no idea what they, too, have lost

   Beer... is good.

   you're good Skinner - and EarlG too - but you know this, or just in

   I just turned it off!

   Thanks skinner. It's all because of the admins that we

   Thanks, Skinner for the wonderful job you guys did the past week.

   Obama said, "we'll probably lose", but he'd filabuster

   Hugs to all (nt)