Harriet Miers

bry623 · 10-27-2005, 06:44 AM

Harriet Miers withdraws nomination. Now we can get a real conservative on the bench.

**superflysmith** · 10-27-2005, 11:28 AM

It's about time. There are plenty of great conservative judges out there. Lets hope Bush picks one of them.

**40sondacurb** · 10-27-2005, 01:50 PM

it's a shame, I thought she'd hang in there a little longer.

**jgvernonco** · 10-27-2005, 09:13 PM

Actually, some conservatives talk about Souter being a disappointment, but he is a constitutionalist, so I don't understand their stance. Sandra Oconner is not much different...a long history of conservativism, but a real sense of the Constitution.

This "conservative" court has backed individual rights more strongly than the Warren court. Hey...that is what conservatives do.

Miers was not qualified...we need jurists...folks who have had to deliberate, by themselves, on important issues. We need to see that track record.

Do you realize that Congress could call a national referendum to abolish Roe Vs. Wade? They would lose. When push comes to shove, the majority do not want government there.

We need to appoint intellect and commitment to that most important document, not anyone with a pre-concieved notion.

As a Senator in Arizona, Sandra Day opposed abortion rights...things were definately different when she was on THE COURT. In fact, my Mom recounted a couple of telephone conversations between her and Ms. Oconner (they worked together a lot in the Arizona Legislature), and it was clear that Sandra knew the difference between making law and making history.

Bush needs to appoint a balanced jurist. That person will do the right thing, much as the court has done over the past several years.

If someone asked me if I would rather be a member of the Supreme Court, or President, I would reply President; that is because I could retire, for sure, after eight years.

Bush needs to get this right, and I think that he will...now.

**bruiser** · 10-28-2005, 06:22 AM

Bush learned a lesson. His next nominee will be a strict constructionist/Constitutionalist who will use the Constitution as the basis for decisions, rather than turning to international law and "living Constitution" interpretations.

bry623 · 10-28-2005, 06:36 AM

........... which is good for America.

yustr · 10-28-2005, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bruiser

Bush learned a lesson. His next nominee will be a strict constructionist/Constitutionalist who will use the Constitution as the basis for decisions, rather than turning to international law and "living Constitution" interpretations.

Doubtful that that will be the primary criteria...the only way she will gain support of the far right (the only constituency Bush has remaining) is to be an activist judge. You know the type the right has been rallying against for so long. The only difference is she will be an activist on their side so now its OK.

**superflysmith** · 10-28-2005, 07:54 AM

Wisconsin very own Diane Sykes would be an excellent choice.

bry623 · 10-28-2005, 08:10 AM

How about that Alabama justice who would not remove the Ten Commandments?

**superflysmith** · 10-28-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bry623

How about that Alabama justice who would not remove the Ten Commandments?

Roy Moore. That would get the libs up in a tissy. Kennedy might go into cardiac arrest if that happened.

yustr · 10-28-2005, 08:30 AM

He can't. He's busy running for governor...

"We'll all stay serene and calm when Alabama gets the bomb." from the song: Who's Next? by Tom Lehrer

10-27-2005, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 10,377 OS: winxp pro sp2	Harriet Miers Harriet Miers withdraws nomination. Now we can get a real conservative on the bench. __________________ Scarlet and Gray in L.A. 9/13/08

10-27-2005, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
superflysmith An American Hero and Moderator, The Conversation Pit. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,575 OS: XP PRO	It's about time. There are plenty of great conservative judges out there. Lets hope Bush picks one of them. __________________ "Some people go their whole life wondering if they ever made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem." Bush made the Packers lose

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10-27-2005, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,957 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Actually, some conservatives talk about Souter being a disappointment, but he is a constitutionalist, so I don't understand their stance. Sandra Oconner is not much different...a long history of conservativism, but a real sense of the Constitution. This "conservative" court has backed individual rights more strongly than the Warren court. Hey...that is what conservatives do. Miers was not qualified...we need jurists...folks who have had to deliberate, by themselves, on important issues. We need to see that track record. Do you realize that Congress could call a national referendum to abolish Roe Vs. Wade? They would lose. When push comes to shove, the majority do not want government there. We need to appoint intellect and commitment to that most important document, not anyone with a pre-concieved notion. As a Senator in Arizona, Sandra Day opposed abortion rights...things were definately different when she was on THE COURT. In fact, my Mom recounted a couple of telephone conversations between her and Ms. Oconner (they worked together a lot in the Arizona Legislature), and it was clear that Sandra knew the difference between making law and making history. Bush needs to appoint a balanced jurist. That person will do the right thing, much as the court has done over the past several years. If someone asked me if I would rather be a member of the Supreme Court, or President, I would reply President; that is because I could retire, for sure, after eight years. Bush needs to get this right, and I think that he will...now. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

10-28-2005, 06:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 10,377 OS: winxp pro sp2	........... which is good for America. __________________ Scarlet and Gray in L.A. 9/13/08

10-28-2005, 06:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,543 OS: xp	Bush learned a lesson. His next nominee will be a strict constructionist/Constitutionalist who will use the Constitution as the basis for decisions, rather than turning to international law and "living Constitution" interpretations.

10-28-2005, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
superflysmith An American Hero and Moderator, The Conversation Pit. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,575 OS: XP PRO	Wisconsin very own Diane Sykes would be an excellent choice. __________________ "Some people go their whole life wondering if they ever made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem." Bush made the Packers lose

10-28-2005, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 10,377 OS: winxp pro sp2	How about that Alabama justice who would not remove the Ten Commandments? __________________ Scarlet and Gray in L.A. 9/13/08

10-28-2005, 08:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore/California Desert Posts: 4,561 OS: PCLinuxOS, XP Pro My System	He can't. He's busy running for governor... "We'll all stay serene and calm when Alabama gets the bomb." from the song: Who's Next? by Tom Lehrer __________________ I didn't mean to say it. But I meant what I said. J. McMurtry