Estrada Qualifications Blow Away Breyer and Ginsburg

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[Libloather]

Estrada Qualifications Blow Away Breyer and Ginsburg
Rush Limbaugh -February 13, 2003

After leaving law school, Miguel Estrada, President Bush's nominee for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, clerked for a federal appeals court judge. He then clerked for Anthony Kennedy at the U.S. Supreme Court. He was then a federal prosecutor in the U.S. attorney's office in New York, and was appointed to serve the solicitor general of the U.S. in the Department of Justice - under both Bush 41 and Clinton. He was an assistant solicitor general under Clinton. Miguel Estrada has argued 15 cases before the Supreme Court - and won two-thirds of them.

Now let's look at Bill Clinton's two Supreme Court nominees, both of whom were confirmed to that court - one above the one Estrada would sit on - with GOP support. First, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: After law school she clerked for a district court judge, which is below an appeals court judge. She then became a professor at Rutgers law school and began litigating for the ACLU. She then joined Columbia law school's staff, continued to litigate for the ACLU and argued six Supreme Court cases. She was then appointed to the Court of Appeals for the D.C. circuit by Carter in 1980.

Clinton nominee Stephen Breyer: after law school he clerked for Supreme Court justice Arthur Goldberg; he then worked in the DOJ's anti-trust division, taught at Harvard Law, and spent a few months working for Archibald Cox on the Watergate investigation in 1974. In '74 and '75, and '79-'80, he was counsel to Ted Kennedy on the Senate judiciary committee. In 1980, Jimmy Carter appointed Breyer to the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (Boston). Breyer didn't argue a single case before the U.S. Supreme Court before making the huge career leap to the Big Bench.

"Judicial Experience" Has Never Been a Condition for Appointment to the Court

Fact: Ginsburg and Breyer had far less experience and fewer credentials than Miguel Estrada. Throw out the Hispanic "group" garbage; just in terms of judicial experience, Estrada wins. Plus, he doesn't have an ACLU- or Kennedy-type connection; he never worked for anyone as far out of the "mainstream" on the right as they are on the left. Ginsburg did not have near the breadth of experience, nor did she have any "judicial experience," a charge the Democrats level at Estrada!

Thurgood Marshall didn't have any such experience when LBJ appointed him to the federal appeals court. Of course, the Democrats aren't really opposing Estrada based on his record. They're opposing him because they don't want someone who'll just interpret the law - a judge's job - on the bench; they want someone who will write law from the bench - which is the job of the legislature. Remember: Democrats can't get (and have not gotten) their agenda into law by the votes of the people. It can only get there when judges rule their agenda into being in violation of the popular will.

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has 12 seats - four are vacant. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has 16 seats - six are vacant, due to liberal Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) who won't agree to confirm any Republican nominee. This is unique, folks, so don't buy this, "Republicans did the same thing" junk. Look into the facts; educate yourself. Realize that no nominee for this court has ever been filibustered as Democrats say they'll filibuster Miguel Estrada.

On November 28, 2001, I wrote an op-ed titled, "Bush's FDR Example," all about how the Democrat-controlled Senate sought to "pack the court." Quote: "By blocking confirmation of scores of Bush's nominees, [then-judiciary committee chairman Patrick Leahy] has ensured that an ever larger percentage of legal disputes come before judges who share his party's judicial philosophy." Now they're out of power, but they're still doing all they can to pack the court by denying Bush the chance to fill any vacancies - until that glorious day when they win back the White House.

[Libloather]

The RATS don't have a leg to stand on...

[Libloather]

Some history...

[Jean S]

Bump.

[dogdayafternoon]

It's defintely not about qualifications. The Democratic party is like spoiled brat child that's due for a good spanking. It's either their way, or they throw a total fit (or philibuster) because they can't have it their way. If they keep it up they will continue to lose ground because people, and hopefully Hispanics are watching this closely, will see them for the bankrupt ideas and values they stand for.

[F16Fighter]

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ...began litigating for the ACLU..."

Somehow, Bader-Ginsburg's activist resume of litigating for the Marxist, anti-Christian ACLU wasn't a problem for the GOP's acceptance to the Supreme Court , yet the Democrats block a GOP nominee who's only objection for them is his philosophy of interpreting the law as per the U.S. Constitution...

These people have officially launched 'Civil War II' -- they are hell-bent on destroying the Republic by whatever means.

[LiteKeeper]

bump

[ImphClinton]

Then let's wage war.

Keep them is session all year. Tell them to prepare because this is the last recess they will know for two years.

[dfwgator]

There can be no GOP sellout on Estrada.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Limbaugh Lowered the Boom!!"
(To be bellowed to the IrishFolkSong, "Clancy Lowered the Boom!!")

Yes, Mudboy was a peaceful man...
As he stalked the Lib'ral Scene.
The cops arrested the Peace-niks...
After Mudboy whupped the Greens!!
He never looked for trouble
That's a fact you can assume,
But never-the-less when Lib'rals would bi+c#...
Mudboy lowered the boom!!

Chorus:
Oh, that Limbaugh...Oh that Mudboy...
Whenever RATS got Slim's Irish up,
Mudboy bellowed a tune!

Slick Willie is a gutless man,
Lib'rals thought willard was TUFF!!
He strutted 'round the HarlemHood...
A-shootin' off his pud!!
Slick picked a fight with Mudboy,
Then and there Slick sealed RATS' Doom...
Before Medyuh could shout "Slick Willie, look out!!"
Mudboy lowered the boom!!

Chorus:
All Hail JimRob...Go El Rushbo!!
Whenever RATS got Right's Irish up,
FReepers lowered the boom!!

"PUNK" McAuliffe wuz Prez'dent of Vice...
Who Loved MamaMurry's cat,
PUNK'd always jabber tellin' LIES...
'Cuz he was a typical RAT!!
One day, RAT-PUNK kissed her,
Just as Mudboy walked into MM's room,
Before McAuliffe could SQUEEEEEEEEAL away...
Mudboy put him in his Tomb**!!

Chorus:
YO, RATS, Fear MUD...Fear MUD's Justice!!
Whenever Slick got Slim's Irish up,
Mudboy lowered the boom!

BWAHAHAHAHA...MUD

**Poltically-speakin', of course...don't urinate yerself Terrie-boy...LOL!!


158 posted on 12/20/2002 3:28 PM EST by Mudboy Slim

[votelife]

Rush, qualifications don't matter to liberals. Strict adherence to liberalism (and it's even better if you're not a white male) is what counts. Everybody knows this Rush!

[votelife]

EVERY ONE, ESP FLORIDA FREEPERS, Sen Bill Nelson's staff this morning said that "he met with Estrada yesterday and is leaning towards supporting him." That means that everyone needs to start calling him now!

Phone: 202-224-5274
Fax: 202-228-2183

http://billnelson.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm

[votelife]

Don't let there be a GOP sellout. Call Senators. Write the media. Do whatever it takes:

FREEPers, I have created the ultimate Estrada activism thread. On it you will find ways to contact Senators, newsspapers, radio/tv people, organizations etc. Go there and help support Estrada. Keep the thread bumped until we get him confirmed.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/847037/posts

[votelife]

"Being Hispanic for us means much more than having a surname," said New Jersey Rep. Bob Menendez, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. "It means having some relationship with the reality of what it is to live in this country as a Hispanic American."

This is the Democrat case against Estrada...

[votelife]

Check out this ad The Latino Coalition recently ran in Roll Call!

http://www.thelatinocoalition.org/news/pdf/EstradaRollCallAd.pdf

[Mudboy Slim]

"...qualifications don't matter to liberals. Strict adherence to liberalism (and it's even better if you're not a white male) is what counts."

Quite true, as evidenced by the nasty treatment the DemonRATS have given Clarence Thomas over the years...Miguel Estrada's gettin' a taste of it now, but he'll end up being confirmed after the RATS spend a bit longer making RACIST FOOLS of themselves!!

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"Check out this ad The Latino Coalition recently ran in Roll Call!"

My Acrobat reader is not pickin' up yer pdf...MUD

[votelife]

Dear President Bush,
With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.

[votelife]

Dear President Bush, With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.