The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[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.

[Tref]

Originally Posted by Tom

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

Let's put things in perspective, did you think Palin would come out in support of the murder of doctors? I would be interested in knowing what she said about Tiller before he was killed. Bill O'Reilly named him "Tiller the Killer" and compared him to the Nazis and said, "something must be done!"

Well, something was done. And to-night O'Reilly and Hannity and Palin will all decry the violence they once helped incite.

If Palin should get credit for not celebrating the death of a health clinic worker, then that is no credit at all.

[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.

[JWBear]

Her reaction was far better (and saner) that Randall Terry's.

[Tref]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Her reaction was far better (and saner) that Randall Terry's.

Maybe but what office is Randall Terry running for?

[Alex]

According to the first sentence of his Wikipedia page (at least for now) he is apparently an American douchebag. I don't know if that title is elective, appointed, or merely honorary.

[JWBear]

Hee hee... I wonder how long it will stay there...

[Alex]

I'm long on record as supporting gun control but saying it is best accomplished through the amendment process.

As for Sotomayor, I see nothing to indicate that she'll be a star of the court but nothing to suggest she'll suck. Seems pretty middle of the road in terms of qualifications. I have no real problem with her Latina statement since it is self-obvious even if impolitic when taken out of context.

But we often don't know ahead of time who will be good or bad, or even how they'll end up leaning politically.