Friday, July 01, 2005
So, did somebody like, resign or something?
Justice O'Connor has decided to return to her first love...roller derby.
Bush will nominate somebody, who I'm sure will be fine. Yes, even if it's Alberto Gonzales. Luttig, Estrada, Owen, O'Connell, and others are all qualified in one way or another, and two truths are: 1. Democrats will fight a conservative replacing O'Conner much harder than they would a conservative replacing Rehnquist, and 2. Ya gotta get somebody through there eventually. (I mention Luttig first, because my knee-jerk reaction is to prefer him, but really, anyone who makes George W. Bush's shortlist ain't gonna be all bad, so I'm probably cool regardless.)
For alternative takes, please consult:
Dawn Summers bemoaning the death of Senate comity. (Which is bull, she likes a good knock-down drag out fight as much as the next person. She just knows her side's gonna lose.)
Karol quoting inappropriate remarks by Dawn Summers.
Mithras feels the doom coming.
Ramblings' is skeptical when Arlen Specter promises a smooth confirmation process. Probably something to that.
Dave Justus: Screw it, we're getting a fight either way, let's have someone worth fighting for.
With that in mind, Marc at hubs and spokes has a suggestion. He's on drugs, of course, but it's still a nice thought.
Petitdov laments the loss of the cool justice.
And Grant's probably going to get arrested, maced, or both here within the next few days.
Hey, there's more to life than who sits on the Supreme Court, y'know.
Bush will nominate somebody, who I'm sure will be fine. Yes, even if it's Alberto Gonzales. Luttig, Estrada, Owen, O'Connell, and others are all qualified in one way or another, and two truths are: 1. Democrats will fight a conservative replacing O'Conner much harder than they would a conservative replacing Rehnquist, and 2. Ya gotta get somebody through there eventually. (I mention Luttig first, because my knee-jerk reaction is to prefer him, but really, anyone who makes George W. Bush's shortlist ain't gonna be all bad, so I'm probably cool regardless.)
For alternative takes, please consult:
Dawn Summers bemoaning the death of Senate comity. (Which is bull, she likes a good knock-down drag out fight as much as the next person. She just knows her side's gonna lose.)
Karol quoting inappropriate remarks by Dawn Summers.
Mithras feels the doom coming.
Ramblings' is skeptical when Arlen Specter promises a smooth confirmation process. Probably something to that.
Dave Justus: Screw it, we're getting a fight either way, let's have someone worth fighting for.
With that in mind, Marc at hubs and spokes has a suggestion. He's on drugs, of course, but it's still a nice thought.
Petitdov laments the loss of the cool justice.
And Grant's probably going to get arrested, maced, or both here within the next few days.
Hey, there's more to life than who sits on the Supreme Court, y'know.
