Absurd Headline
January 9, 2006 8:47 PM Subscribe
Absurd Headline "Alito Pledges to Do What the Law Requires " ...hip, hip, horray!
that's a great promise for an, errr. ........Judge.
We all ASSUMED judges are supose to follow da law.
(rest of the story kind of hum drum actually ... (no pubes found on any the Coke cans) ...but the headline is eyebrow raisiing in a Simpsoinian kinda way). ... it actually HAS come to this ...
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Plus, uh, some of us lefties were starting to suggest he wouldn't. Everyone take a few deep breaths....
posted by deadfather at 8:53 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by deadfather at 8:53 PM on January 9, 2006
Nested Parentheses! AWESOME
posted by ulotrichous at 8:53 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by ulotrichous at 8:53 PM on January 9, 2006
My favorite was "No one is above the law and no one is below the law *sip water, look around to see if any one notices the ridiculousness of that statement*"
Below the law? WTF is that?
posted by Mr T at 8:59 PM on January 9, 2006
Below the law? WTF is that?
posted by Mr T at 8:59 PM on January 9, 2006
... yeah... I think Scalito is a rubber stamp (aren't all 'strict cosntsructionists, tho)... I always THOUGHT that Harriet meirs was dumb but (well...she still looks dumb its not like she stopped LOL... this Scalia is like RhendquistII (and like that's real cool but so authoritarian)... but Earl WarrenBurger (I Like burgers... as Homer would say 'Mmm...Burgers...) but I like donuts too)... and Padilla is probably rogering Sandy O'connor... know what I'm sayin'!
posted by Kwantsar at 8:59 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by Kwantsar at 8:59 PM on January 9, 2006
KWANSTAR WINS! EXTREME PUNCTUALITY!!
posted by loquacious at 9:04 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by loquacious at 9:04 PM on January 9, 2006
Below the law? WTF is that?
Guantanamo inmates.
posted by Armitage Shanks at 9:06 PM on January 9, 2006
Guantanamo inmates.
posted by Armitage Shanks at 9:06 PM on January 9, 2006
sorry the post sucks.
I was bored and lonely. Mefi DOminatrix can delete.
plz dont F5 me . eom
posted by celerystick at 9:08 PM on January 9, 2006
I was bored and lonely. Mefi DOminatrix can delete.
plz dont F5 me . eom
posted by celerystick at 9:08 PM on January 9, 2006
You haven't met the mefi DOminatrix, have you? She doesn't delete threads, she makes you eat them!
posted by Firas at 9:11 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by Firas at 9:11 PM on January 9, 2006
hehehehehe. I Just watched the leno bit... now this post... Funny in it's own way (ehehe F5, LOL). PUNCTUALITY, LOL. (mortal coombat was a fun game). DOmanatrix. Who knew Jess was so kinky?
.eom.
posted by delmoi at 9:14 PM on January 9, 2006
.eom.
posted by delmoi at 9:14 PM on January 9, 2006
On a related note... I heard this on the radio today:
"When the Court considered the ADA in the Garrett case, however, it ignored the Act’s broad support, cast aside the legislative record, and struck down a portion of the law. The decision was a close one: 5 to 4. The majority relied on a highly controversial legal theory. And, the case evoked a vigorous dissent.
That is precisely my problem with Garrett. In such a difficult case – where the Constitution does not clearly support the majority’s decision – the proper response is not to strike down the law. In such a case, the Court should defer to the will of the people." -- Sen DeWine (R-Ohio)
I almost crapped myself when he said that when the will of the people defies the Constitution, the court should defer to the will of the people! Are you kidding me? The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, which all of them swore an oath to uphold. If there is a problem with the Constitution, there is a process to amend it as well. Since when does the majority want the right thing anyway, especially the majority of congresspeople?
"Judge Alito, I want to use this "democratic moment" to make a point about democracy. When it comes to our Constitution, Judges perform an important role. But, the people – acting through their elected representatives – play an even more important one."
What a pompous ass. The court is part of a system to keep you in check. Sorry you can't have unlimited power, dickwad.
posted by knave at 9:30 PM on January 9, 2006
"When the Court considered the ADA in the Garrett case, however, it ignored the Act’s broad support, cast aside the legislative record, and struck down a portion of the law. The decision was a close one: 5 to 4. The majority relied on a highly controversial legal theory. And, the case evoked a vigorous dissent.
That is precisely my problem with Garrett. In such a difficult case – where the Constitution does not clearly support the majority’s decision – the proper response is not to strike down the law. In such a case, the Court should defer to the will of the people." -- Sen DeWine (R-Ohio)
I almost crapped myself when he said that when the will of the people defies the Constitution, the court should defer to the will of the people! Are you kidding me? The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, which all of them swore an oath to uphold. If there is a problem with the Constitution, there is a process to amend it as well. Since when does the majority want the right thing anyway, especially the majority of congresspeople?
"Judge Alito, I want to use this "democratic moment" to make a point about democracy. When it comes to our Constitution, Judges perform an important role. But, the people – acting through their elected representatives – play an even more important one."
What a pompous ass. The court is part of a system to keep you in check. Sorry you can't have unlimited power, dickwad.
posted by knave at 9:30 PM on January 9, 2006
knave: read the quote again, DeWine is talking about cases where the will of the will of the people specifically does not conflict the constitution. In fact, I can't even see where an ADA case would raise a constitutional issue, other then to throw it out somehow. The constitution doesn't say anything about Handicap access.
posted by delmoi at 9:38 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by delmoi at 9:38 PM on January 9, 2006
Where's that GYOBFW tag?
What does that stand for? Get your own blog "FW"? "Fuck Wit"? What the hell?
posted by delmoi at 9:39 PM on January 9, 2006
What does that stand for? Get your own blog "FW"? "Fuck Wit"? What the hell?
posted by delmoi at 9:39 PM on January 9, 2006
Is this THE Alito thread, or is this just a warm up to THE Alito thread? And is this where the Dems finally lose it, in all senses of the word?
Look, the guy thought the father should be notified when the mother decides to have an abortion--HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION!
He's conservative, and you're not--there, I just saved everyone days of futile debate...
posted by ParisParamus at 9:43 PM on January 9, 2006
Look, the guy thought the father should be notified when the mother decides to have an abortion--HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION!
He's conservative, and you're not--there, I just saved everyone days of futile debate...
posted by ParisParamus at 9:43 PM on January 9, 2006
Is this THE Alito thread, or is this just a warm up to THE Alito thread? And is this where the Dems finally lose it, in all senses of the word?
Look, the guy thought the father should be notified when the mother decides to have an abortion--HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION!
He's conservative, and you're not--there, I just saved everyone days of futile debate...
posted by ParisParamus at 9:43 PM PST on January 9 [!]
Why don't YOU start 'THE Alito thread' and provide all kinds of links as to WHY Alito is SO wonderful?!?!?
Show us what you are made of.
posted by rough ashlar at 9:55 PM on January 9, 2006
Look, the guy thought the father should be notified when the mother decides to have an abortion--HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION!
He's conservative, and you're not--there, I just saved everyone days of futile debate...
posted by ParisParamus at 9:43 PM PST on January 9 [!]
Why don't YOU start 'THE Alito thread' and provide all kinds of links as to WHY Alito is SO wonderful?!?!?
Show us what you are made of.
posted by rough ashlar at 9:55 PM on January 9, 2006
What does that stand for? Get your own blog "FW"? "Fuck Wit"? What the hell?
posted by delmoi at 12:39 AM EST on January 10
that would be the correct rendering of the phrase, yes.
posted by quonsar at 9:55 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by delmoi at 12:39 AM EST on January 10
that would be the correct rendering of the phrase, yes.
posted by quonsar at 9:55 PM on January 9, 2006
Really? How odd. I mean that's just not a very common phrase.
posted by delmoi at 10:03 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by delmoi at 10:03 PM on January 9, 2006
Rough, I don't have the time to research and create quality threads, so I don't try.
I really don't know how much I like Alito; whether he's too conservative for my taste or not. But I'm sure I'll like him more after the "locals" start their hyperbolic screeming here, and in the media.
posted by ParisParamus at 10:04 PM on January 9, 2006
I really don't know how much I like Alito; whether he's too conservative for my taste or not. But I'm sure I'll like him more after the "locals" start their hyperbolic screeming here, and in the media.
posted by ParisParamus at 10:04 PM on January 9, 2006
I've noticed some TV adverts in Australia are making similar - and what should be self evident - claims as a sales pitch.
Paraphrased: "You will actually get what we promise we'll give you!"
Sad.
/derail
posted by uncanny hengeman at 10:14 PM on January 9, 2006
Paraphrased: "You will actually get what we promise we'll give you!"
Sad.
/derail
posted by uncanny hengeman at 10:14 PM on January 9, 2006
I really don't know how much I like Alito; whether he's too conservative for my taste or not. But I'm sure I'll like him more after the "locals" start their hyperbolic screeming here, and in the media.
Hmm, I remember you telling me it was impossible that your ranting on Israel/Palestine could possibly make someone more pro-Palestinian way back when. Not that consistency is really a big concern of yours.
posted by delmoi at 10:20 PM on January 9, 2006
Hmm, I remember you telling me it was impossible that your ranting on Israel/Palestine could possibly make someone more pro-Palestinian way back when. Not that consistency is really a big concern of yours.
posted by delmoi at 10:20 PM on January 9, 2006
Not that consistency is really a big concern of yours.
Why are people so unkind?
posted by uncanny hengeman at 10:24 PM on January 9, 2006
Why are people so unkind?
posted by uncanny hengeman at 10:24 PM on January 9, 2006
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posted by StrasbourgSecaucus at 10:37 PM on January 9, 2006
posted by StrasbourgSecaucus at 10:37 PM on January 9, 2006
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