Rehnquist Dead

[Proletariat]

There is an undeniable religious taint in most of politicians and people who would otherwise share my political views, these days.

Hey, I'm one of the few conservatives on this board who whole heartedly agrees with you on the religious stuff. But I don't know why you think this is a disaster. 'Disaster' is a term that should be reserved for when folks like Gore, Kerry, or H. Clinton are doing the nominating.

[Reverend Joe]

If you are a conservative, why is your name Proliteriat?

[sharrukin]

If you are a conservative, why is your name Proliteriat?

I kinda wondered that myself!

[Kaiser of Arabia]

I guess she wanted to give "Dictatorship of the Proletariat" a whole new meaning!

[Red Harvest]

I guess Pat Robertson's prayers have been answered.

[Lemur]

I guess Pat Robertson's prayers have been answered.

I have to admit, I was thinking it, but I wasn't going to say it.

A marked difference in this thread from the rudeness and cheap shots taken on this board when Sandra O'Connor resigned. I remember somebody posting a "Don't let the door hit you on the posterior" message for her, only in slightly more colorful language.

Is it that the man died instead of resigning? Is it that the Conservatives in the backroom found Rehquist more agreeable? Or is it his fashion innovation with the gold stripes?

Seriously, I'm amazed that the same people who were as disrespectful as possible to O'Connor are now demanding a politics-free mourning of another justice. I guess respect for the Court is subject to moral relativity.

[Proletariat]

Give it a few hours before you imply that the left is more tactful on this board.

[Aenlic]

Actually, I think Pat the whacko was more interested in God taking Souter, Breyer, Kennedy and Ginsburg than snatching up the old man.

[Proletariat]

If you are a conservative, why is your name Proliteriat?

Why does anyone do anything?

...

Seriously, I dunno. I just never figured I should put emotional investment in what my user name should be on a war gaming forum. From the looks of yours, I think you can sympathize.

I was watching the Family Guy when I registered and heard Stewie say, "Eviscerate the Proletariat!" and it made me laugh, so it stuck.

[Reverend Joe]

Well, I identify with Meatwad. He (the underdog) is constantly being trampled by Shake (the rich/conservative elite). Also, I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

[AntiochusIII]

Well, I identify with Meatwad. He (the underdog) is constantly being trampled by Shake (the rich/conservative elite). Also, I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

And what is Frylock, then? Though we can all guess what Carl is all about :)

[Divinus Arma]

[Zalmoxis]

This is so quick after the last guy.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I guess Pat Robertson's prayers have been answered.

If his prayers were answered Rehnquist would be imortal. Its not like some liberal judge died.

And Gelatinous Cube get over this unfounded fear you have of religion in of religion in our government. Its still hard for me to see how the world has changed to where being religous is bad and an athiest is good. It would seem you have little sense of history. Religion and government go hand in hand. When they dont one or the other and usually both cease to exist. Once more the founding fathers belived in freedom of religion not freedom from religion. The last thing in the world they wanted was a nation of athiests.

[Red Harvest]

If his prayers were answered Rehnquist would be imortal. Its not like some liberal judge died.

Nope, just means that Robertson needs to be more specific in his requests to get the results he really wants. I'm waiting for him to go for three...

[Productivity]

If his prayers were answered Rehnquist would be imortal. Its not like some liberal judge died.

Actually if he wanted to be really cynical he would hope that they all go now, liberal and conservative so that he can get a fresh set of replacements in now which will last longer than the current lot, both liberal and conservative. But I understand what you're saying.

[Xiahou]

Bush's Administration is responsible for the Patriot Act. Bush has made it clear that he honestly believes god talks to him. Those two together scare the crap out of me ;)

Sometime I'll have to ask you to outline, specifically, what you're so scared of in the PATRIOT ACT(one of the most obnoxious acronyms ever, btw). I wonder if people actually know its contents or are just blindly swallowing the horror stories told about it.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

If you want a refresher, feel free to start another thread.

Nah you made enough silly statements in the last one. No need to do it over again.

[Seamus Fermanagh]

Chief Justice Rehnquist lived a full life and served his country to the best of his ability and judgement. He presided over a contentious court with grace and handled one of the most sensitive judicial proceedings in our history -- an impeachment trial in the Senate -- with smooth professionalism. May he rest in peace.


Now, as to the immediate future:

Roberts was a shoe-in as little as 72 hours ago, now he is a bellweather, or even a practice target.

Of COURSE its political! It was designed that way constitutionally. The greater degree of practical power accorded the court (assumed by the court?) since its inception only increases the stakes.

Now, consider "these apples" as possibilities

CJ C. Thomas

AJ's J. Roberts and J.R. Brown

.....whadya think about that? Make the next few weeks interesting wouldn't it?


I think that this Fall is going to be a media-crazed, political junky slice of heaven like we almost NEVER see in an off-election year.

Seamus

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I think that this Fall is going to be a media-crazed, political junky slice of heaven like we almost NEVER see in an off-election year.

Yup these forums will be a buzzing like it was the election all over again. This could be the biggest political fight in who knows how long as the liberals try to hang onto their one last bastion of power.

[Aenlic]

...as the liberals try to hang onto their one last bastion of power.

And the conservatives grab the last bit of power they don't already control, making a mockery of the whole idea of balance of power and three separate branches of government.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

And the conservatives grab the last bit of power they don't already control, making a mockery of the whole idea of balance of power and three separate branches of government.

Well then maybe liberals should come up with some better ideas. Besides there are a lot of liberals in the republican party.

[Goofball]

Yup these forums will be a buzzing like it was the election all over again. This could be the biggest political fight in who knows how long as the liberals try to hang onto their one last bastion of power.

I've pointed this out before, but the conservatives tend to ignore it.

The majority of SC Justices currently sitting were appointed by conservatives. Remember that before you go complaining that the SC is the tool of the left.

Quite frankly, I think you're just disappointed that every time a Republican President appoints somebody he hopes will be a stooge of the right willing to trample gays, subjugate women, and enshrine religion in public life, the judge actually turns out to be respectful of the spirit of your Constitution, and makes rulings as such rather than pandering to whichever particular President it was that "buttered their bread."

[Xiahou]

the judge actually turns out to be respectful of the spirit of your Constitution

Ohhh, that's what rulings like the New London case were.... respectful of the spirit of the Constitution.

[Xiahou]

Now, consider "these apples" as possibilities

CJ C. Thomas

AJ's J. Roberts and J.R. Brown

.....whadya think about that? Make the next few weeks interesting wouldn't it?


I think that this Fall is going to be a media-crazed, political junky slice of heaven like we almost NEVER see in an off-election year.

Seamus

Yup, Brown all the way. I'd love to hear the Dems try to smear someone who's a minority and a female.