Congressman Billybob's Speech at Today's March for Justice II

Special to FreeRepublic | 04/07/05 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[Common Tator]

The fact is that at least two of those five judges, who are using the Constitution for a floormat, were appointed by GOP presidents.

Well Earl Warren of the Warren court was a republican appointed by Dwight Eisenhower.

Late in life Eisenhower said the biggest disappointment of his presidency was how Earl Warren turned out.

In today's Being a Suprreme court member is as close as anyone can come to being a dictator. It is so hard to determine what a person will do when given that kind of power. The huge power of the Supreme court changes many people. They say power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Absolute power is what the Supreme court has.

I am amazed that we even have one justice that wants to limit his own power.

[ClintonBeGone]

Any report on how the day went?

[nicollo]

I'm not interested in re-arguing McConnell v. FEC, nor do I care for the decision. It's bad law, bad decision, and bad politics down the line. Yet, people act like that's a first.

I am with you on this:

we can start putting pressure on these clowns.

However, when such pressure evokes some of the rather vile sentiments thrown about these threads, I ain't gonna ride that pony. Pressure, yes. War on the judiciary? That's not even a joke. Marshall settled judicial review a long time ago. Levin can damn him and it all day long, but he can't change it. Listen to Scalia instead.

[Rebelbase]

Yeah, I was looking foreward to pictures by now. There's not even an after action report on file. ??? ???

[Constitution Day]

Strange, isn't it?

[Grampa Dave]

Excellent!

[Redbob]

Just perfect!

This amply illustrates the importance of the President's next pick(s) for the Supreme Court - let us all pray he does a better job of it than Ronald Reagan and Geo. H.W. Bush did with justices O'Connor, Kennedy, and Souter - three of the biggest disgraces to their nominators who have ever soiled the bench!

[rustbucket]

bttt

[proud American in Canada]

BTTT!

Outstanding speech.

[Lee'sGhost]

I'm flattered. Thanks.

[Lee'sGhost]

LOL! Stupid question, did they play darts back then?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Excellent speech, sir. We are proud to have you as a fellow Freeper.

[.38sw]

I'm hoping that there will be an after-action report. I'd love to see some photos!

[azhenfud]

Fantastic piece, Congressman.

“The judiciary, on the contrary, has no influence over either the sword or the purse; no direction either of the strength or of the wealth of the society; and can take no active resolution whatever. It may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment....”

I long for the days of the former being reality as I question the court's capacity in the latter.

[Chieftain]

Congrats Congressman BillyBob, that's the best piece I've seen on the Supremes! I wish I could have heard it in person.

Keep fighting the good fight!

[PogySailor]

BTTT. Excellent!

[Just Kimberly]

This has got to be THE PROUDEST MOMENT yet, for me as a FReeper. I am over flowing with tears of joy, knowing we are so well represented in D.C. - and that where I cannot stand - others are.

ALL of my prayers are with you - and rest assured - this will post to EVERY BOARD I can get it to.

To God be the Glory, Great Things He Hath Done...
And He has given US a voice - let the bells of TRUTH ring LOUD and CLEAR - make no MISTAKE - WE MEAN BUSINESS!!!

GO FReepers!!! Love to all, JK

[Just Kimberly]

PING!! and post it and sing it to the MOUNTAINS!!!!

THE FReepers are in D.C.!!!

Praise God! JK

[SoVaDPJ]

I took a bunch of pictures when I was there, and will post them tomorrow. I don't know the technology, and Mr. SoVa isn't available until tomorrow afternoon.

Got some good ones though.

[George Smiley]

It's uncertain, but some folks who have done a good bit of research into the matter say probably not.

And another historical oddity: Sam Adams' brewery went bankrupt.