TitanTiger 20,530 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 This is sure to begin a battle royal: O'Connor to Retire From Supreme CourtBy GINA HOLLAND The Associated Press Friday, July 1, 2005; 10:45 AM WASHINGTON -- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and a key swing vote on issues such as abortion and the death penalty, said Friday she is retiring. O'Connor, 75, said she expects to leave before the start of the court's next term in October, or whenever the Senate confirms her successor. There was no immediate word from the White House on who might be nominated to replace O'Connor... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0100650_pf.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgreatau 0 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Ruth Ginsberg needs to be the next to go. Since she has no intentions of retiring anytime soon, then I think that the impeachment process should beging immediately. She is a disgrace to this court, and to this country for that matter. I never thought that I would live to see the day when one of our chief justices, Ginsberg included, would consult with European law to interpret our constitution. Anyway, let the battle royal begin. I would not be surprised if President Bush is unable to get one of his nominees through to the Supreme Court. Considering the assinine deal concocted by 14 Senators last month(7 Republican, 7 Democrat), thereby eliminating the nuclear option suggested by Frist, all of Bush's nominees will get filibustered out of committee. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,530 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 That agreement was so chock full of holes you could drive trucks through it. If the Republicans want a nominee bad enough and they have the up and down votes to get it, they'll invoke the so-called "nuclear option". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,457 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I say let the nukes FLY! The Republican Party holds the majority because that is the way the PEOPLE voted. The days of letting the libs "nuke" anyone that is not for abortion on demand are OVER ! ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgreatau 0 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Titan, Maybe you're right. I think that the nuclear option will be on the table again once this agreement expires, after one year. The first instance of Democrat filibuster, in a case that is not extreme, will nullify the agreement and the nuclear option will be on the table once again. I just hope that Frist can keep his troops, especially McCain, in line next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,065 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Titan,Maybe you're right. I think that the nuclear option will be on the table again once this agreement expires, after one year. The first instance of Democrat filibuster, in a case that is not extreme, will nullify the agreement and the nuclear option will be on the table once again. I just hope that Frist can keep his troops, especially McCain, in line next time. 166926[/snapback] I would be willing to bet the dems are already planning their next filibuster and they don't even know who will be nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,457 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 You would WIN that bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet 0 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Oh, I expect the Democrats will make a lot of angry noises for their base, and then roll over. You'll get what Bush wants. Whether you end up liking it remains to be seen. Who do you expect it will be? Gonzales? Owens? Bolton? Graham? Hatch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,457 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 A.Carl Rove B. Rush Limbaugh C. Shaun Hannity D.Carl Rove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piglet 0 Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 A.Carl RoveB. Rush Limbaugh C. Shaun Hannity D.Carl Rove 166973[/snapback] What, not Roy Moore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigrinum Major Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Jeff Session actually brought up Bill Pryor's name on a soundbite this afternoon. Amazing, but true. Anyone have any thoughts on that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 13,053 Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I am available and willing to serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,065 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 James Garner and Joe Mantegna played a SC Judge on "First Monday". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,457 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 I could think of several candidates from this board that have proven to be quite judegemental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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