Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

The fight goes on.
1 posted on 02/28/2003 8:19:54 AM PST by ArcLight
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-24 last
To: ArcLight
Rally in support of Miguel Estrada in Bakersfield CA this Saturday 3/1 at 12 Noon, Liberty Bell (corner of Truxtun & Chester Avenues). FYI. Call 661-703-2915 or 661-589-4384 after 6 for more information. For victory & freedom!!!
371 posted on 02/28/2003 2:30:20 PM PST by Saundra Duffy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: ArcLight
I will be furious if Bush and the Republicans cave on this brilliant nominee. If Frist and the rest of the rhinos kowtow to the demonrats and allow the new 60 vote majority to become precedent, I will vote for the most outlandish leftwing wacko humanshield liberal democrat I can find. I'd rather vote for someone that is sure to lie, cheat, and steal than some two-faced hypocrital, candxxxxed republican that doesn't have the backbone of a squid! Other than this I don't have an opinion.
412 posted on 02/28/2003 4:23:44 PM PST by 2nd Amendment
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: ArcLight
The majority party in the Senate needs a little time so that Voter Registration clerks from counties all over this country can report that voter registration changes are being filed from "democratic" to "republican" by people with names like Lopez, Gonzales, Torres, Rodriques etc.

What did Tip O'Neill advise - "All politics are local"
492 posted on 03/01/2003 5:29:37 PM PST by Dustoff45
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: ArcLight
3 months later, the fight goes on.


Dear President Bush,
With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.

493 posted on 05/29/2003 4:23:08 PM PDT by votelife (FREE MIGUEL ESTRADA!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-24 last

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson