[newgeezer]

Thanks very much for graciously pointing out the need for my second cup of coffee!

So, the obvious next step in this mystery: Republicans had total control of Congress for six years (1995-2001). By definition, she was reappointed during that time. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?! Did Clinton's appointing her Chairman do something to change her term, or did the Republican Congress cave in to special interests?

[deport]

An Independent, she was reappointed to the Commission by the President in January 1999.

[deport]

• United States Commission on Civil Rights, homepage

• Commission Information

[dpa5923]

Okay, hole on to your hat. The Commission is suppose to be independent, so the president appoints 4 members and Congress the other 4. What has occurred in the past is that both parties (demoRATS and Republicans) take turns appointing commissioners to the committee, reguardless of who holds the majority in the Senate. Now Dasshole is considering not giving the Republicans the next appointment even though it would be their turn.

I can only assume Berry (aka Arnold from Differant Strokes) was appointed by Clinton and democRATS when their turns came up. Ain't bi-partianship grand?