The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Um… What racist comments?

Specifically that because she is a latina woman with certain experiences she would hope she can come to better decisions than a white male. How about Roberts saying

"I would hope that being a white male and having the richness of certain experiences would lead me to bmake better decisions than a latina female>'

He'd have rightfully been thrown out of consideration.

[Scrooge McSam]

Leo, please read the 2 paragraphs immediately preceding and the paragraph following that 1 line plucked out of the middle. Better yet, read the whole speech.

If you want to find something comparable, you can't use Roberts. You'd have to use Alito and his assertion that coming from immigrant ancestors makes him a better jurist. But before calling for his immediate resignation, you'd probably want to consider the context there as well.

[innerSpaceman]

Context is so 20th Century.

[scaeagles]

Fair enough Scrooge.

I have read it, but still tend to think there are some overtones in it that I don't like. I admit that I dislike enough of her rulings (that I've heard about....I'm sure there are others I'd agree with) that it probably taints me.

And politics is certainly an issue that comes into play. I am a political animal and will fully admit that. Howeever, you won't see me call for a filibuster (even it if were sustainable), as I think all nominees deserve an up or down vote. Just as with Bush's nominees.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

There is no root issue with her nomination except looking for buzz words to Obama with. That's why Jeff Sessions goes on TV with his lame John McCain giggle and uses the words "feelings" and "empathy."

Very true. I have no doubt that if it was Obama that had nominated Scalia or Alito, the right would still have tried their hardest to paint them as dangerous liberals.

[scaeagles]

And if Bush had nominated Sotomayor the left would do the same.

I grow tired of the whole only-the-right-plays-politics attitude. I at least acknowledge that both sides do.

[JWBear]

Nothing says pro-life like cold-blooded murder.

[Tom]

To give credit where it's due, I appreciate Sarah Palin's statement on the Tiller murder:

I feel sorrow for the Tiller family. I respect the sanctity of life and the tragedy that took place today in Kansas clearly violates respect for life. This murder also damages the positive message of life, for the unborn, and for those living. Ask yourself, 'What will those who have not yet decided personally where they stand on this issue take away from today's event in Kansas?'

Regardless of my strong objection to Dr. Tiller's abortion practices, violence is never an answer in advancing the pro-life message.

[JWBear]

Good for her.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Wow- a statement from Gov. Palin that I can agree with.

Pres Bush said he didn't think it was appropriate for him to criticize his successor.

Me, agreeing with Republicans? Especially these two???

I think the end of the world is nigh.