Hugh Hewitt exposed, read this and weep (Redstate.org)

RedState.org ^ | 10-14-2005 | anonymousbosch

[Stellar Dendrite]

It's very interesting to go to RadioBlogger's july 2005 archives and read what Mr. Hewitt was saying about the SC back then. Here's a small sample. I'll put them all together, the perfect ingredients for a ** sandwich:

Hugh Hewitt on why federal judicial experience and a track record do matter:

You see, I've tried to explain to people about Judge Janice Rogers Brown, that she has not been a federal judge. And my concern over her and Priscilla Owen is, that federal judges just do different things than state judges. And I want to see a little bit from them, before you run as a conservative. I don't want to run blind. And I think she really hasn't done, for example, federalism issues, hasn't done federal pre-emption, hasn't interpreted the free exercise of the establishment clause, though there are Constitutional counterparts in California. That's my concern, Erwin. I just don't think they're reliable enough when it comes to understanding how they'll handle federal issues.

Hugh Hewitt on why age matters and why you don't want someone close to 60:

HH: You know, I had this argument with people earlier. I view every year as 70 votes. So when you trade from a Luttig or a Roberts at 50-51, or McConnell, or even a Miguel Estrada at 44, you're giving up seven hundred votes, seven hundred decisions. That's a lot of future influence for a president to give away to someone who he doesn't know who it's going to be.

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Now let me close with Larry Thompson and Ted Olson, in the Washington Post write-up, as well as J. Harvey Wilkinson. They're all a little long in the tooth, really.

and now for the COUP DE GRACE. Hugh Hewitt on why Brilliance and Intellectual Greatness matter:

I want to pause for a moment, because you'll say great things about Luttig, Roberts and McConnell, as I have. There is an argument for brilliance that's got to be made here. And I don't know some of these judges. But those three I do, and they're brilliant. And brilliance matters, even if you're a dissent, because you've got to mold the law schools. You've got to mold the professions. You've got to look ahead. I think Bush needs to go for someone about whom there is no question of intellectual...the capacity for intellectual greatness.

Your Honor, Mr. Hewiit is GUILTY of fraud in his support for Miers. The evidence is clear and convincing, beyond a shadow of a doubt.

[bray]

Which one do you think is Soros?? Dumb Bunny?? She's a Heretic....Burn Her at the Stake!!

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[Cboldt]

I'm sorry, but this post really offends me and the attitude behind it is part of the problem. This only gives credibility to the accusation that you guys are all about "winning" some fight and you don't seem to care against whom.

I think we're just lightening up. It's been a long week of fighting for the Constitution, and the principles of transparent government and separation of powers. All the while being called the most vile of names and having vile motives by a fairly numerous crowd.

This thread helps some of us blow off a little steam. We really do want the best for the country and its people.

Welcome to FR.

[LibLieSlayer]

I hope that you take this post in the spirit in which it is given.

I think that many (including myself) were ready to fight in hand-to-hand combat with libs over this next nomination. I think that we all were salivating to tear into the jugular of dickheads such as schumer, klintoon, biden, leaky leahy, kennedy, reid and the likes.

This nomination set off a firestorm of protests due to this unknown quantity removing our target, the libs. This effectively delayed or even killed the coming battle. In the absence of our usual enemy, we have turned on each other in a malaise that will tear to shreds, the very fabric of our movement.

Words have consequences. Many things have been said in print, on TV, and even here that will be used against us in ways that will be impossible to refute. Many of these things are not true, but lie at the core of the dim's attack plan. How can we refute certain bogus claims, when the dims can simply use our own words and actions against us.

You can believe this or not, but statements out of pundits such as Coulter, Ingraham, Will and others will stain their reputations for life. I know that many that oppose Miers think this is ludicrous, but I have it on authority that dims are already putting together TV ads (with the help of the likes of the Thomlinsons) to use in the 2006 midterms. 2008 could be the bloodiest year we have ever faced.

We have not reached the point of no return yet, but we are perilously close to the edge. I am praying for all of us that cooler heads will prevail. After 30 years of activism, I do not know if I will have the energy left to start over.

LLS

[trubluolyguy]

What is this - I don't want to be in the party of chickens. Plus, I can't lay eggs. Well, once in awhile, but not often.

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ROFLMAO!!!

[Cboldt]

On Monday, President Bush renominated seven of the ten judicial nominees that were blocked by Democratic filibusters during his first term because of their extreme right-wing records. An additional five of the 20 nominations sent to the Senate yesterday include nominees whose confirmations were slowed because of Democratic opposition to their ultra-conservative backgrounds.

http://www.feminist.org/news/newsbyte/printnews.asp?id=8902

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Those the White House said will be renominated, the respective courts and the dates on which they were first nominated are:

For the Court of Appeals:

• Terrence W. Boyle (4th Circuit; May 9, 2001)
• * Priscilla Richman Owen (5th Circuit; May 9, 2001) - CONFIRMED 5/25/05
• * David W. McKeague (6th Circuit; Nov. 8, 2001) - CONFIRMED 6/9/05
• Susan Bieke Neilson (6th Circuit; Nov. 8, 2001)
• * Henry W. Saad (6th Circuit; Nov. 8, 2001)
• * Richard A. Griffin (6th Circuit; June 26, 2002) - CONFIRMED 6/9/05
• * William H. Pryor (11th Circuit; April 9, 2003) - CONFIRMED 6/9/05
• * William Gerry Myers III (9th Circuit; May 15, 2003)
• * Janice Rogers Brown (D.C. Circuit; July 25, 2003) - CONFIRMED 6/8/05
• Brett M. Kavanaugh (D.C. Circuit; July 25, 2003)
• William James Haynes II (4th Circuit; Sept. 29, 2003)
• Thomas B. Griffith (D.C. Circuit; May 10, 2004) - CONFIRMED 6/14/05

For District Courts:

• James C. Dever III (Eastern District, N.C.; May 22, 2002)
• Thomas L. Ludington (Eastern District, Mich.; Sept. 12, 2002)
• Robert J. Conrad (Western District, N.C.; April 28, 2003)
• Daniel P. Ryan (Eastern District, Mich.; April 28, 2003)
• Peter G. Sheridan (N.J.; Nov. 5, 2003)
• Paul A. Crotty (Southern District, N.Y.; Sept. 7, 2004)
• Sean F. Cox (Eastern District, Mich.; Sept. 10, 2004)
• J. Michael Seabright (Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2004)

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/12/23/bush.judiciary/

The current status of the nominees was obtained at ...
http://www.independentjudiciary.com/nominees/ and
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/executive_calendar/xcalv.pdf

[zbigreddogz]

Either that, or it's actually a lot more logical to assume that someone who helped Bush pick out virtually every nominee he's had so far, all good Conservatives, would also be a conservative, and that it would actually be a lot better indicator then a few random legal opinions on some appeals court somewhere...

[LibLieSlayer]

Thank you. Your reply lets me know that I am not alone.

LLS

[Cboldt]

LOL, there have been a lot of recent signups in the last 10 days or so, a LOT of 'em making a bee line to the Miers threads. White House interns? DUmmy disruptors?

I'll take Door A, Alex.

[montag813]

Hewitt just lost all credibility on the Miers nomination

Hewitt lost all credibility for his hysterical attacks on Tancredo over the "nuke Mecca" interview. This is just confirmation of his irrelevance.

[processing please hold]

I agree. Too many on FR are running around here like a chicken with it's head cut. The poor woman hasn't even had a hearing.

[Oklahoma]

I voted for Forbes in the 2000 primary and then for Bush in the general elections of 2000 and 2004. What were our real choices? Certainly they weren't McCain, Buchanan, Gore, or Kerry.

I'll paraphrase my previous statement. Many of the "hot heads" posting here are really supporters of other candidates and ideologies and are attempting to discredit Bush by subterfuge.

[Stellar Dendrite]

bray said: "Which one do you think is Soros?? Dumb Bunny?? She's a Heretic....Burn Her at the Stake!!"


LOL!!! you're a heretic flashbunny!

[Stellar Dendrite]

Welcome to FR

[Map Kernow]

Bad enough we have to deal with incivility---now we have to decipher incoherence.

[trubluolyguy]

LOL, there have been a lot of recent signups in the last 10 days or so, a LOT of 'em making a bee line to the Miers threads. White House interns? DUmmy disruptors?

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Noticed that. Not that I am an "old salt" by any stretch.

[processing please hold]

I have to admit I'm not on the fence. Particularly after reading her writings and statements, I'm firmly against. Nevertheless, I respect the approach you're taking to the issue.

Where can I find those writings that turned you against her nomination, please?

[txrangerette]

You are out of line...very far out of...

[Cboldt]

This nomination set off a firestorm of protests due to this unknown quantity removing our target, the libs.

I take your post in the spirit it is given, but don't think for one second thatteh words of internal squabble will be useful by the libs. A reconciliation can happen with mea culpa, etc, and the conservative movement will be as powerful as ever, or moreso.

The target is big, dishonest and murkey government. Bush gave us a murkey nominee. This is his fault, but that doesn't mean I don't support him. But I do support the principle of open, transparent and if need be fight for principle - before I support the man.

Bush & the Senate collaborated to try to achieve a "quiet" process. Now we are holding their feet to the fire. THe battle isn't much delayed. Maybe 6 months worth or so, worst case while this nasty mess is carefully disposed of.

Don't sweat the pundits. They are big girls and boys. Just keep a clear head, and look out for family, country and principle. It's the best one can do.