Apropos Mark Halperin's worry that White men don't have sufficient representation on the Supreme Court (currently they hold 7 of 9) seats, I wonder if conservatives will be as concerned about insuring that Justice Souter's seat doesn't become an effective "White man's seat" as they were about the horrifying prospect (thankfully averted) that Justice O'Connor would be replaced by another woman.
UPDATE: I forgot how conservatives can easily dodge out of this problem: Just nominate the most qualified person! Which obviously means a White guy. 96% of all Supreme Court Justices and counting, so you know you can rely on White Guy(tm) experience!
Showing posts with label Harriet Miers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harriet Miers. Show all posts
Friday, May 01, 2009
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Contempt Citations Issued
After petulant obstruction by House Republicans (where they, among other thins, deliberately disrupted Rep. Tom Lantos' memorial service), the House of Representatives has voted to issue contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Josh Bolton for the refusal to testify in front of the committee.
And now for a statement that fills me with optimism and hope: The ball's in Mukasey's court now.
Unfortunately, there's no drama here, because Mukasey has already said he won't enforce the citations. Federal court, here we come!
UPDATE: On the Lantos thing, it appears there is some blame to be cast on both sides. I don't know why House leaders called the chamber back in session during the middle of the service. But there were no votes scheduled at the time, so its simply wrong that Republicans "had" to immediately get back to obstructing the debate. They could have waited 20 minutes, and then been as childish as they wanted. But instead they made a choice to get back on the horse right then and there, and they deserve to take all the flack for that free decision.
And now for a statement that fills me with optimism and hope: The ball's in Mukasey's court now.
Unfortunately, there's no drama here, because Mukasey has already said he won't enforce the citations. Federal court, here we come!
UPDATE: On the Lantos thing, it appears there is some blame to be cast on both sides. I don't know why House leaders called the chamber back in session during the middle of the service. But there were no votes scheduled at the time, so its simply wrong that Republicans "had" to immediately get back to obstructing the debate. They could have waited 20 minutes, and then been as childish as they wanted. But instead they made a choice to get back on the horse right then and there, and they deserve to take all the flack for that free decision.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Take The Gloves Off
John Cole comments on Senator Patrick Leahy's stated desire to question Karl Rove, Harriet Miers, and other top Bushies on the Prosecutor Purge: "Personally, I say we subject them to strict interrogation methods. After all, those methods aren’t torture."
What's good for the goose....
What's good for the goose....
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