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How to get appointed to the Supreme Court....

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by SamFisher, Oct 11, 2005.

  1. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

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    .... tell GWB he is the bestest ever.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/11/p...&en=025c849e781015f2&ei=5094&partner=homepage

    Now I don't know yet what to think conclusively of Miers (other than that she is HAWT HAWT HAWT and available....woof!), but after a week or more all we know about her is that she has few apparent opinions or beliefs or qualifications other than that GWB is teh BOMB. (I still don't know if she was ever even litigator - she worked for Locke Liddell but what did she do? If she was a corporate atty, I can tell you that most deal attorneys couldn't find a courthouse with a map and aren't fit for Judge Judy, much less the big show). It's kind of embarrassing at this point.
     
  2. HayesStreet

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    I don't think she's really qualified and am also concerned that her main quality is being close to Dubya. But in fairness she was a litigator not transactional with a track record and was managing partner at Locke Liddell.
     
  3. Bullard4Life

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    What kind of litigation?
     
  4. Mulder

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    From Amazon:

    204 of 208 people found the following review helpful:

    A little thin, October 8, 2005
    Reviewer: Harriet Miers

    Disappointing. This covers the basics, but I need details and I need them now. What is "activist?" What is "strict constructionist?" How about throwing me a bone here? I know constructionist is better, I just don't know why. I'll look on the Internet, I guess.

    :D

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member...cm_cr_auth/103-6866508-9807825?_encoding=UTF8
     
  5. mc mark

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    Shouldn't that be Internets?
     
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    According to Mr. Sun (www.MrSun.us), Bush has another reason for choosing Miers...

    "Harriet Miers has the highest midichlorian count ever recorded, greater even than Master Reagan. She has been a good and faithful padawan, but now she is ready to take the trials. She is the chosen one. She will bring balance to the Court."
     
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  8. JuanValdez

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    Okay, I've been wondering for a while now and since my report is taking forever to run, I'll go ahead and ask now. Why do people feel it is important that Supreme Court Justices have significant experience as real judges? It seems like a stupid question, but what the SC does is not very much like what other courts do. Other courts dispense justice within the confines of the law. The SC examines law to determine if it is just. It seems to me that SC justices have more in common with Senators than they do with other judges.
     
  9. HayesStreet

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    Corporate mainly, I believe - I've seen it referenced that she counted Microsoft and Walt Disney as clients.
     
  10. HayesStreet

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    Funny blog entry:

    http://drunklaw.blogspot.com/2005/10/nominate-pedro.html

    Wednesday, October 05, 2005
    Nominate Pedro

    Since apparently actual judicial experience isn't a prerequisite to sitting on the highest ****ing Court in the land, here are my top ten arguments in support of dropping this Miers chick and getting Pedro Sanchez a seat on the bench:

    10. Automatically picks up twice the diversity edge by being both Hispanic and an immigrant.

    9. Has a much sweeter bike than Miers, and the Supreme Court building has some sweet jumps out front.

    8. Since he is really good at picking up chicks, Pedro can replace Rehnquist as Clarence Thomas's wingman.

    7. Willing to give his tater tots to Justice Scalia.

    6. Strict constructionist who considers legislative history unreliable.

    5. Is not a FREAKIN' IDIOT.

    4. If confirmed, Pedro will offer his protection to the Constitution.

    3. Pedro would be like the only Supreme Court Justice with a moustache (if you don't count Thomas).

    2. Napoleon will dance at confirmation hearings.

    1. Senators will vote to confirm Pedro because all of their wildest dreams will come true.
     
  11. SamFisher

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    What they do is pretty much identical to what other courts do, at both the trial and appellate level when deciding questions of law - it's just that the trial courts have more to do so take up less of their time with it.
     
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    Question: If an immigrant cannot be President . . . Why allow them to be on the highest court in the land [a place where the former law can be repealed or removed]

    Rocket River
     
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    I seriously laughed out loud.
     
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    what a kiss-ass!

    U.S. Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers wished George W. Bush a happy 51st birthday in 1997, telling him he was "the best governor ever and worthy of great respect!"

    "You and Laura are the greatest!"

    "Texas has a very popular Governor and First Lady!"

    "Texas is blessed!"

    adding a wish that the Bush twins, Jena and Barbara, "recognize that their parents are 'cool' — as do the rest of us."

    http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3392555
     
  15. serious black

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    The President has a pool of the entire world to choose from. Unlike an elected President, a SC nominee must be confirmed by the Senate.
    This is why the Nuclear Option is so dangerous.
    Constitutionally, the President could nominate Pedro, Boki, Matt Maloney, Trader Jorge, a newborn baby or whoever s/he wants. The Senate is the safety valve.
     
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    amazing that these comments coming from the same types of people who usually claim to have the moral high ground. I thought you guys were supposed to be all inclusive and not care about such petty things as appearance.
     
  17. pgabriel

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    you can't be serious. no one said she shouldn't be on the Supreme Ct. because she is HAWT, HAWT, HAWT.


    REACHING
     
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    http://www.hbo.com/billmaher/new_rules/index.html

    New Rule: George Bush must meet some new people. You know, when Americans see their president giving every job to the same old cronies, they use words like "loyal to a fault" and "stubborn" and "close-minded," "lives in a bubble," "sock-puppet," "*******." "Worst president ever." But they're missing the point. The problem isn't his political philosophy - "kill people and animals and take their gas" - the problem is he has to expand his circle of friends beyond his mom, Karen Hughes and the House of Saud. Which is why before George Bush makes another political appointment, he has to join Friendster.

    This week, President Bush had to nominate a Supreme Court judge, and he picked the most qualified person within 30 feet of his office. Her qualifications: well, she is a lawyer and former commissioner of the Texas State Lottery. And she's seen every episode of "Judging Amy." Abortion, affirmative action, separation of church and state. Yeah, let's ask the lady who peddled scratch tickets to liquor stores.

    Does he just go with the first person he sees? I wouldn't be surprised if Laura was his sister. Now, of course - I keep checking with him - of course, George Bush isn't the first politician to hand out graft gigs to his pals, but he doesn't seem to understand that that's what the bull**** jobs are for: ambassador to the Bahamas. The Recycling Czar. Head of the CIA. But George Bush puts stooges where they can do real damage: Director of FEMA? That guy from the horsie show is available. U.N. Ambassador? Dick Cheney knows a guy with a mustache and anger issues.

    Supreme Court justice? Lady down the hall. Labor Secretary? The guy who helped me move that hooker's body at Yale could probably do it. You know - you know, Mr. President, when you got elected, we all figured you were no genius, but smart enough to hire qualified people. But it turns out you're just a dimwit who enjoys feeling superior. And the only way to accomplish that is to surround yourself with the likes of Mike Brown and Harriet Miers: Goober and Aunt Bea. Unspectacular souls who make you feel comfortable and unthreatened. Kind of like when Madonna used to hang out with Rosie O'Donnell.

    Well, I hate to burst your bubble. But real friends are the ones who tell you the truth. They're also the ones who work hard so as not to embarrass you. These people who work for you aren't behaving like friends. They're behaving far worse. They're behaving...like family.

    Yes, it's almost enough to make you miss the old pre-"honor and integrity" days. Because at least when Clinton talked about tapping the woman down the hall, he was just having sex with her.
     
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    I don't really see that. It seems to me that much of the ceremony around the two jobs are similar, but the essential mechanics are different.
     

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