John Fund: Internet Rules (The Miers denoument shows the power of the new media)

Wall Street Journal ^ | October 31, 2005 | John Fund

[Black Tooth]

one freeper was using that same language here - hope they enjoy having juan williams on their side.

More than one using that analogy.

[HowIsThatRelevant]

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[Jim Verdolini]

"the citizens are becoming more informed than the senators"

BECOMING!!

[tioga]

he memorizes the dnc talking points and cannot utter a word without them......... wish I heard Brit hose him down.......I missed a classic.

[caryatid]

Living in Mississippi; I think we need a NEW Republican to replace Lott. Mississippi needs NEW blood too! :-)

Sen. Lott announced shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit that he would not seek another term. Let's hope he is a man of his word.

My pick to replace Lott is your wonderful Governor Barbour. We have loved Haley for years and, especially compared to the buffoonery in Louisiana, his [and Mrs. Barbour's] shining example of leadership after the Hurricane have earned him enormous admiration and gratitude. I have never seen anything to indicate that Haley's conservative creds are anything less than stellar.

[LibLieSlayer]

I agree completely, and had heard about Trent's retirement. Knowing him, he will probably change his mind and run.

I want Haley to run for the Senate, but he has some more serious dim arse to kick before we can let him leave Jackson.

We love him and his wife, as you do!

GOD bless,

LLS

[pointsal]

---Former Attorney General Richard Thornburgh, a Republican, laments that the Miers controversy empowered "the bloggers and pundits far beyond the president and the Senate, which should be the ones that decide on the suitability" of a nominee.---

What is the source of this quote (where/when)?

It is astonishing!

[Nathan Zachary]

"But the role of the Supreme Court has changed since then. Many Americans now view it as a kind of superlegislature, micromanaging the abortion laws of 50 states, declaring state ballot measures invalid, and redefining the powers of eminent domain."

The courts are becoming the government. soon, they will be making the laws, and there will be no need for politicians. The powers of the court need to be spelled out more clearly so we don't end up with a judicial dictatorship. They courts are supposed to uphold the law, not create the law.