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1 posted on 02/14/2003 7:05:44 AM PST by Stand Watch Listen

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"Senate Democrats just can't seem to get the facts straight."

Hooey. They know the facts. They just lie....

2 posted on 02/14/2003 7:11:52 AM PST by eureka! (The Lamestream Presstitutes are not an honest bunch, are they?)

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Estrada explicitly told Senators his judicial philosophy involves setting aside personal views to the best of his ability and following the law and Supreme Court precedent.

And that is exactly what they are afraid of.

3 posted on 02/14/2003 7:12:11 AM PST by dirtboy

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The Hispanic community is up in arms over this one. Any African American who is not a liberal is "not black enough" for public office and any Hispanic who is not a liberal is similarly "not really Hispanic" enough to be a judge.

5 posted on 02/14/2003 7:20:08 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Even if the government took all your earnings, you wouldn’t be, in its eyes, a slave)

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11 posted on 02/14/2003 9:12:03 AM PST by timestax

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......his group looked into it and decided that Estrada is not "really" Hispanic.

What's the difference whether he is or he isn't? He's an American (that should be the only requirement) with all the necessary qualifications.

12 posted on 02/14/2003 9:20:29 AM PST by expatpat

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Fact: As Estrada explained to Sen. Kohl during his hearing, one Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund official said his group looked into it and decided that Estrada is not "really" Hispanic. Angelo Falcon of that group recently said genetics and surname don't make someone Hispanic. Rep. Menendez of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus says "being Hispanic for us means much more than having a surname." Marisa Demeo of the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund argues Estrada isn't an authentic Hispanic.

If this wasn't so apalling, it would be laughable. I wonder what makes Messrs. Falcon, Menendez and Ms. Demeo "real" Hispanics? Since genetics and surnames are out of the question, what is left? Some stereotypical low rider car and a hairnet?

I cannot even describe the depths of disgust I feel for the Democrats over this issue. I hope that clear headed Hispanics feel likewise. The ones I know do.

I say put the nomination to a vote and put each senator on the record as having voted for or against Estrada. Let the chips then fall where they may.

13 posted on 02/14/2003 11:30:44 AM PST by SpinyNorman

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With 8 long years of clinton, and now with one in their own chamber, they've been lying so long, it's second nature now.

15 posted on 02/19/2003 6:28:09 PM PST by b4its2late (FORGIVE and FORGET (but keep a list of names.....))

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