Posted on 09/04/2005 12:00:37 AM PDT by Former Military Chick
How dare Dershowitz come on the air and call Chief Justice Rehnquist a thug. It was immoral, gutless, rude, it was unacceptable and I was with both Mark Levin and Judge Napolitano who were equally disappointed in Dershowitz words and said so openly on the air. It was awful. Hannity did not even thank him for coming on the show offering his thoughts on the passing of the Chief Justice. WTG, Hannity.
I should have expected it out of Dershowitz. I mean earlier in the show they had other liberal's who were respectful and discussed Rehnquist's legacy. This guy brought up racist issues it was really unacceptable ... he was the THUG.
I have to admit, there was something morbid talking about who is going to replace him when perhaps the man has yet to get to the funeral home, but, I do realize this is a huge political hot potato and who is nominated and confirmed will make important decisions regarding this country for decades. I hope for decades.
The unique position of the Supreme Court stems, in large part, from the deep commitment of the American people to the Rule of Law and to constitutional government.
The United States has demonstrated an unprecedented determination to preserve and protect its written Constitution, thereby providing the American "experiment in democracy" with the oldest written Constitution still in force.
The complex role of the Supreme Court in this system derives from its authority to invalidate legislation or executive actions which, in the Court's considered judgment, conflict with the Constitution. This power of "judicial review" has given the Court a crucial responsibility in assuring individual rights, as well as in maintaining a "living Constitution" whose broad provisions are continually applied to complicated new situations.
Judicial Review, provided that the will of all the people as written in the constitution would reign supreme over the will of the legislature. Politics should remain out of the equation. Madison had said that interpretation should be left to those of independent judges.
The court has had to exercise due diligence in their selection of cases. I suppose many would say their case should have been heard but the choices I have no doubt may be difficult but Rehnquist's ability to choose as he had certainly helped the court to move efficiently.
When the court rules on a constitutional issue the judgement is usually final. However when the Court interprets a statute, new legislative action must be taken.
Chief Justice Marshall had said, "it is the constitution we are expanding ... intended to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crisis of human affairs."
Rehnquist, came to the court with experience, Nixon nominated him and Reagan nominated him, to Chief Justice, taking his seat September 26, 1986.
What has disappointed me, that as someone who grew up in the greater DC area, my classes in history and government covered the politics of Washington DC. Not sure how the rest of the high schools fair across the nation but from a few friends through the years, their knowledge of the day to day workings of the Supreme Court is lost to them. Also their purpose on the bench.
Many have felt they pander to one party or the other. Frankly there are some that lean to the left and some that lean to the right. Several have been put in my administrations thinking their choice will remain to their side in the years to come only to be shocked when their leanings change.
I have admired all who have served on the court. I hope the passing of Chief Justice Rehnquist gives an excellent starting point for school classes discuss and learn of what this fine man accomplished and the workings of the Court. What better send off to this fine man.
Finally, the left is always pissed at us. Bush is in his second term, he does not need to cow tow to anyone. His legacy is in tact in so many ways and even after the dust settles in the Katrina wake, it will be said that the states, well Louisiana dropped the ball. When asked the feds came, as shown in Mississippi.
Given that, there is one man whom he considered as a choice, before Roberts, he was from Louisiana some are saying he might be a good bet. Then put Roberts in the Chief job.
But, having said that, I hope if there is someone already on the bench, that has shown a keen eye to the constitution that Bush move that person up I mean there is something to be said for their years all ready on the bench.
Bush will be knocked no matter the choice so the hell with the left, the media or with me ... just put in the best man/woman for the job.
Reminder: When Dershowitz dies, find his gravesite and urinate.
Both Mark Levin and Judge Andrew Napolitano called him to the carpet. Levin referred to him as a jerk with no class; Napolitano agreed. It was surreal.
I was so well proud of Mark and the Judge. They were saying what I was yelling into the TV.
Yikes I am turning into my beloved. :)
Since Dershowitz is such a big advocate for torture, would it be unbecoming to wish intolerable pain on his slimy ass?
A really angry PING
Wish I'd seen that.
How I long for the day when all anti-American bigots are relegated to nothing more than a minor footnote in history.
And Derschowitz is a pig. He must be very bitter that he lost his chance for the SCOTUS.
Man, that is all they could come up with, stealing from FOX. Desperate. Worse, that they chose his words to quote rather other's who happened to lean to the right.
I just cannot get over how many times liberals say stuff like this and NEVER get nailed for it.
If Dersh were actually correct,
just imagine what that would make Dersh.
For my own part, I shall not disrespect the dead...even if they are my mortal enemy.
So, when that fateful time comes, I will be very respectful. My animals, on the other hand, may do their "business" whereever they deem fit. I really can't expect them to just hold it...
To make the comments of man, whom has been dead no more than a few hours, peppered with racist, ignorant unqualified comments again is just wrong. Maybe down the road to debate his career but not tonight.
Dipshitowitz is out of his cage again. Yawn, Hic
Alan has never had any class
They have sympathetic parties controlling the media. So long as that is the case, they will always get away with it.
What a pathethic creature,on live tv,to act so cheap.If fox ever allows him one more second of airtime,they have lost me as a viewer.
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