Harriet Miers - Page 7

Motorboat Cruiser · 10-04-2005, 05:03 PM

I find it very, very suspect when Bush says that he doesn't know her stance on abortion. He knows her shoe size but hasn't cared to ask that question once in the last 10 years? Really?

I think she is going to have problems getting confirmed. I think Harry Ried is being polite and pleasant right now as he watches the objections grow from the right. He doesn't have to say a thing right now.

Then again, that brings little comfort.

Gemini Cricket · 10-04-2005, 06:28 PM

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The wrong kind of conservative...

Thanks. I was just curious.

Gemini Cricket · 10-04-2005, 08:07 PM

Wow. This was the top story on CNN.com just now. Interesting.

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She told the group she believed gay men and lesbians should have the same civil rights as straight Americans, but that she opposed repeal of the state's sodomy law criminalizing same-sex sexual conduct.

wendybeth · 10-04-2005, 08:12 PM

I'm withholding any comments until I am able to find out more about her. This probably means that I have to wait until the hearings, as there is very little paper out there from her.

Gemini Cricket · 10-04-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

I'm withholding any comments until I am able to find out more about her. This probably means that I have to wait until the hearings, as there is very little paper out there from her.

I am a little more optimistic after hearing she may be gay friendly. But that goes away as I'm hearing more about her being pro-life. So, I'm not totally convinced yea or nay yet. Like you say, we need to hear more about her. But she may Roberts the whole ordeal and not answer anything.

wendybeth · 10-04-2005, 08:18 PM

GC- I will say that I am more concerned about her now after reading that article, mainly because of our own well publicised mayoral difficulties. I can't help but compare the two- he behaved in a similar manner. I'm probably way off base, but something just strikes me as very odd about the whole thing thus far.

Gemini Cricket · 10-04-2005, 08:32 PM

Odd is right.

PanTheMan · 10-04-2005, 08:36 PM

Someone who usually defines themselves as a "Christian Conservative" is often neither. Displaying very Unchristian like behavior, and fascist beliefs.

Prudence · 10-04-2005, 09:11 PM

Ideally a justice would be able to distinguish between one's personal opinions on the merits of a position and determing whether a position is constitutional. A lack of documented rulings makes it difficult to determine how a candidate views the constitution and whether they are capable of making such distinctions.

PanTheMan · 10-04-2005, 10:06 PM

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A questionnaire filled out in 1989 by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers is being promoted as an insight into her views on gay rights and the law. In answers to a Texas gay rights group when she was running for a seat on Dallas City Council, she said she believed gay men and lesbians should have the same civil rights as straight Americans, but that she also opposed repeal of the state's sodomy law criminalizing same-sex sexual conduct saying such behavior should be punishable by law.

Yeah....she sounds REAL "Gay Friendly"...

10-04-2005, 05:03 PM	#61
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I find it very, very suspect when Bush says that he doesn't know her stance on abortion. He knows her shoe size but hasn't cared to ask that question once in the last 10 years? Really? I think she is going to have problems getting confirmed. I think Harry Ried is being polite and pleasant right now as he watches the objections grow from the right. He doesn't have to say a thing right now. Then again, that brings little comfort.
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10-04-2005, 08:12 PM	#64
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I'm withholding any comments until I am able to find out more about her. This probably means that I have to wait until the hearings, as there is very little paper out there from her. __________________
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	GC- I will say that I am more concerned about her now after reading that article, mainly because of our own well publicised mayoral difficulties. I can't help but compare the two- he behaved in a similar manner. I'm probably way off base, but something just strikes me as very odd about the whole thing thus far. __________________
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10-04-2005, 08:32 PM	#67
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Odd is right.
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PanTheMan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere between you, and just over there. Posts: 258	Someone who usually defines themselves as a "Christian Conservative" is often neither. Displaying very Unchristian like behavior, and fascist beliefs. __________________ What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about? ....
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10-04-2005, 09:11 PM	#69
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Ideally a justice would be able to distinguish between one's personal opinions on the merits of a position and determing whether a position is constitutional. A lack of documented rulings makes it difficult to determine how a candidate views the constitution and whether they are capable of making such distinctions. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de Last edited by Prudence : 10-04-2005 at 09:11 PM. Reason: Brought to you by the committee for stating the obvious.
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