Posted on 01/09/2006 7:42:29 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
Among Sen. Teddy Kennedy's many complaints about Samuel Alito, the one that caught the attention of Republicans today was his assertion that Alito is a racist.
"In Alito's 15-years on the bench, Judge Alito has not written one single opinion on the merits in favor of a person of color who alleged race discrimination in the workplace."
Moments later, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R.-Ala.) took Kennedy to task, leaving the liberal Massachusetts senator shaking his head.
Sessions cited three cases in which Alito demonstrated that "all Americans receive equal protection of the laws, regardless of race."
Among them:
U.S. v. Kithcart: In this case, Alito said the Constitution doesn't allow police officers to racially profile black drivers. His opinion, citing a violation of the 4th Amendment, stated: "The mere fact that Kithcart is black and the perpetrators had been described as two black males is plainly insufficient. ... Officer Nelson could not justifiably arrest any African-American man who happened to drive by in any type of black sports car."
Brinson v. Vaughn: Alito ruled that the Constitution don't allow prosecutors to exclude black jurors. In his ruling, Alito granted the prisoner's habeas petition. He said the Constitution guarantees "that a state does not use peremptory challenges to remove any black juror because of his race. Thus, a prosecutor's decision to refrain from discrimination against some African-American jurors does not cure discrimination against others."
Zubi v. AT&T: Alito authored the lone dissent in which he called for an expansive view of civil rights laws. In this case, the plaintiff sued his employer for firing him on the basis of race. While the majority ruled against the plaintiff's claim based on the time it had taken him to bring his case, Alito rejected that argument. The Supreme Court later vindicated Alito's view in a unanimous decision.
You can't expect him to know how to pronounce them furrin names...
"Just think, when Kennedy dies, his body will be preserved for centuries because of the pickling in booze. He can lie in state in Massachusetts like Lenin."
It will catch fire and explode.
I missed his comments earlier .. but cspan1 is replaying it now
He did real good
I think it would burn like a Sterno log.
The man replies, "Terrorists have kidnapped Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton. They're demanding a $10 million dollar ransom. Otherwise, they're going to douse them with gasoline and set them on fire. We are going from car to car, taking up a collection."
The driver asks, "How much is everyone giving, on average?"
"About a gallon."
LOL!!! :-)
Any doubt where Lard Butt stands on a woman's right to survive a submerged Oldsmobile?
And I hope Jeff shoves it to the two of them at every opportunity.
It's the gift that keeps on giving.
Kennedy?! Snort... What a paragon of virtue that guy is. He's really one to point fingers, isn't he?
"Mary Jo Kopechne was unavailable for comment."
"Bears repeating."
If you say so...
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I'm not an American and am a little shaky on the details. There is a being in the United States Senate by the name of Robert Byrd. He is a former Klu Klux Klan Grand Kleagle. The fact that he is there means that he has the tacit approval of all the other members of his party. What party is it? Would it be fair to say, then, that if that party awards its blessings to Senator Byrd that the entire party is racist? Is Edward Kennedy of member of that same party? Just checking, need to keep the facts straight.
Gee, he couldn't have done something about that *disparity* himself, now could he? Kinda like putting your money where your mouth is. (and he's got plenty of both)
HEY! Barf alerts, please.
Not an American? You should be....most members of that party would probably gladly trade citizenships with you, especially if you are from Europe.
"About a gallon."
Now that's hilarious!!!
Is this one of those folks in a alcohol induced coma??
That would be the Democratic party. Yes, Senator Kennedy is one of the leaders of the Democratic party.
Thank you. I was wondering how Teddy managed to mangle his name today (just as he did years ago with Mike McGuire and Sammy Suser).
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