Ogre's Politics & Views
November 02, 2005
Democrat Delays Day #1
As I predicted. I mentioned previously that the Democrats had ONE plan, one course of action regarding Judge Alito: DELAY. One day later, the Democrats put their plan in action with their closed session and misdirection.
The doublespeak used by the Democrats has reached epic proportions.
We know that there were no [weapons of mass destruction] now in Iraq. We didn't know it at the time. We know now that we didn't know at the time that there was no Al Qaeda connection. We know now that we didn't know then that there was no 9/11 connection. We know now that they had no plan for winning the peace. We didn't know that at the time
Of course, none of that statement is true at all. This is called delaying in the first degree. ANYTHING to derail or slow the actual discussion of confirming Alito to the Supreme Court. Just watch -- it will continue.
Posted by: Ogre at
08:06 AM
| Comments (4)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
you'd think they'd change it from "delay" to "democrats rule the world" just to keep from associating themselves with anything sounding like Tom Delay.
Ahhh, I think I am sick to death of demobrats!
Posted by: oddybobo at November 02, 2005 12:16 PM (6Gm0j)
2
I am trying to figure out where the connection is between their delay and Mr. Delay (and Mr. Daily). I know it's there somewhere...
Posted by: Ogre at November 02, 2005 02:03 PM (/k+l4)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Too Many Hospitals?
Hey look! Yet another illustration of what happens when government gets way too big and out of control. Right now one hospital is asking the state Supreme Court to CLOSE another hospital!
Why? Because they don't like the competition.
These two hospitals have been fighting for YEARS. The old hospital doesn't want the new hospital to be built at all, and the new hospital wants to expand. There have been court battles about this!?!
Why in the world would the court be interested? Has no one else in North Carolina even heard of freedom? If someone wants to build a damn hospital, by what right does ANY court have the power to say, "No, I'm sorry, I don't want to let you help people?"
This is just total crap. This is one business trying to use the government as a hammer to prevent competition. And you can be sure that the older hospital is sending TONS of cash towards legislators to try and get their way.
This is beyond wrong, plain and simple. Get government the hell out of hospital location management!
Posted by: Ogre at
05:54 AM
| Comments (10)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
I don't see why this should even go to court. Also who wouldn't want more hospitals?
Posted by: Contagion at November 02, 2005 08:45 AM (Q5WxB)
2
It's government control. The hospital that gives the most money to legislatures is going to be allowed to have a monopoly on who can provide hospital services. They complain about "not having enough patients."
That's what the damn free market is supposed to be about. If *I* think there's enough patients and I want to spend MY damn money treating them, there is absolutely NO reason the government should stop me. The only reason they are considering it is because the competition is bribing government officials.
Posted by: Ogre at November 02, 2005 08:57 AM (/k+l4)
3
The hospital that gives the most money to legislatures is going to be allowed to have a monopoly on who can provide hospital services.
Surreal!
Posted by: Always On Watch at November 02, 2005 09:53 PM (ywZa8)
4
Free market might lower the cost of healthcare I thought that was what we all wanted. Hmm.
Posted by: Mindflame at November 02, 2005 09:58 PM (yAjnB)
5
You're both right -- the one who bribes the most will get to charge the most. And, of course, will get lots of cash in return from the government when the government pays for many health care services -- which will cost more because there is not competition. It's sick.
Posted by: Ogre at November 03, 2005 05:26 AM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
November 01, 2005
Denver Drugs
Did you know that Denver is voting today on whether or not marijuana should be legal there? It's rather interesting because at one point the city attorney said, "Denver police will simply file marijuana possession charges under state law."
Then, just a little while later, you hear from the rabid anti-drug zealots (Jeffrey Sweetin, head of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration), "People will flock to Denver to use marijuana."
Ok, so which is it? Will people flock there to use drugs because it's legal, only to be arrested and charged with a state crime, and then perhaps even (an unconstitutional) federal crime?
Why can't busybodies just let people govern themselves? If the people of Denver want to smoke dope, why should the people in other areas of the state and country try and stop them? If it's such a bad thing, won't the city collapse on it's own?
And since the proposed law will only make possession legal, all purchases would still be illegal -- but I guess you could grow it.
Oh, how I yearn for freedom.
Posted by: Ogre at
01:03 PM
| Comments (5)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
hmm. grow it, possess it, but not sell it, nor smoke it I assume . . . Can you grow it possess it and give it to one another?
Posted by: oddybobo at November 01, 2005 04:09 PM (6Gm0j)
2
You know what the point is they are trying to make the state law unenforceable. It is a recipe for anarchy, laws need to be consistent and enforced or not exist at all. This is similar to illegal immigration. I strongly support allowing more legal immigrants but allowing illegal immigrants getting drivers licenses madness. Laws need to support each other. This is like it being legal to bury a body and having the government not able to ask you about it but murder still being a crime. Have a law, or don’t. The liberals are playing with fire when it comes to this kind of inconstancy. They need to read Leviathan or some classic liberals, society must be stable almost nothing is more important. I am not trying to diminish your libertarian drug tolerance argument but really constancy is more important. This sort of this rips nations apart.
Posted by: Mindflame at November 01, 2005 11:47 PM (yAjnB)
3
I just wonder what would happen. I think your point is well-taken about leading to anarchy -- but I guess my point is WHO gets to decide? I support government at the lowest levels first. In other words, if the people of a city want to pass a law that affects them, I don't see what right, or even reason, the state would have to overrule that law -- or for that matter, the federal government.
And hey wow -- it passed! That shocks me!
Posted by: Ogre at November 02, 2005 05:48 AM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Religion of *#^@!
Any supporters of the religion of crap out there still? Is there anyone who honestly believes that islam is a peace-loving and nice religion? If so, read this post over at Euphoric Reality. I am NOT going to look at the picture linked, either.
That IS today's Iranian Muslim, whether you like it or not. Hold on, let's go to the spokesmen for the religion to see what they have to say about this incident:
I think that says all that needs to be said.
Update:
Here's what muslims are up to when they invade a country "peacefully." (Massive rioting in France).
Posted by: Ogre at
10:19 AM
| Comments (5)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
I saw that picture, going from Emperor Misha's site. The story seems to be that the kid is doing it as a stunt/job, and it's possible his arm isn't getting broken. Either way, it is disgusting.
Posted by: owlish at November 02, 2005 09:58 PM (rzugH)
2
O,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention! I'm sure the French are very busy, rationalizing the behavior of these youths and finding ways of placating the residents of this largely arabic community!
Posted by: michele at November 02, 2005 11:14 PM (ht2RK)
3
I don't know if it's a stunt, but if it is, for what purpose? Are they trying to make more people dislike them?
Posted by: Ogre at November 03, 2005 05:27 AM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Democrat Platform - Alito
Notoriously anti-freedom and rabid gun-o-phobic Chuckie Schumer shows the true colors of the Democrats. Keep in mind that he's not making any new announcements here, he's stating the positions that the Democrats have, and have had, for a long time.
In his response to President Bush's nomination selection:
The real question today is whether Judge Alito would use his seat on the bench, just as Rosa Parks used her seat on the bus, to change history for the better or whether he would use that seat to reverse much of what Rosa Parks and so many others fought so hard and for so long to put in place.
Translation: Alito is a racist white male.
Seriously, that IS what Schumer is suggesting here. That is the first thing that Democrats do when evaluating a person -- judge them by their very appearance. That's about all that Schumer is capable of doing -- "gee, this person is a white male. Therefore, they must be racist." Nice job, Democrats, of showing your true racist colors very first.
Posted by: Ogre at
07:30 AM
| Comments (15)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
Perhaps he is suggesting that Alito "give up his seat" to a black judge. Another Clarence Thomas maybe?
Posted by: oddybobo at November 01, 2005 08:52 AM (6Gm0j)
2
I'm still holding out for the Oddy for Supreme Court nomination.
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 08:59 AM (/k+l4)
3
the Demo's are already screaming fillabuster. Is there no logic let on the left?
Posted by: Michael at November 01, 2005 09:56 AM (JUnMB)
4
You already know the answer to that question.
I say get the Constitutional Option ready. Schedule hearings for this afternoon and let it rip.
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 10:00 AM (/k+l4)
5
Yes Ogre...I agree with your top notch fisking of the Great Senator from NY. He does represent everything the Democrats are...good job!
Posted by: Raven at November 01, 2005 07:52 PM (D1BL0)
6
I think I'm going to keep following this line -- I bet every single day the Democrats will prove that this initial analysis was correct. Just you watch!
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 07:56 PM (7PCNv)
7
Schumer will wind up giving grief to some of his collegues - when he was named to the Federal Banch in 1990, he was confirmed UNANIMOULY (yes, that includes Ted Kennedy) AFTER they examined his writings.
I have a post on this as well - THIS is what Bush should have done instead of Miers!
Posted by: Peter Porcupine at November 01, 2005 08:33 PM (uXQ+I)
8
I'm trying to decide now if I should try and dig up any quotes from his confirmation hearing in 1990. That could be fun, but I think the Dems will self-destruct with the media without my helping!
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 08:53 PM (7PCNv)
9
High court nominations are, by definition, partisan affairs. Schumer's statements merely confirm (as if that was even necessary) which side of the issue he comes down on. He is seeking political capital by dividing America into racial, ethnic, or gender groups . . . and thus, he is exactly what he accuses Judge Alito of being. Doesn't that make Schumer a hypocrit?
The senior senator from New York is yet another example of a partisan hack who is primarily serving his own interests, rather than those of the people of the United States. And that makes him a slacker.
Posted by: Mustang at November 01, 2005 09:07 PM (44d/8)
10
Oh, he IS a partisan hack -- and has always been so.
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 09:18 PM (7PCNv)
11
Senator, have you no shame?
Good job of translation Ogre, damn good job.
Posted by: GM Roper at November 02, 2005 05:57 AM (0CqNu)
12
Shame: When Republicans do something that Democrats disagree with.
Source: Dictionary for Democrats.
Posted by: Ogre at November 02, 2005 06:52 AM (/k+l4)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
One RINO Down
In the recent history of North Carolina politics, there have been a number of people who were elected to be Republicans, but did not behave as Republicans -- voting for Democrats, voting for massive tax increases, and supporting Democrats in general to get favors.
One of those, John Sauls, has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2006.
I just have two words: Good Riddance.
You see, in 2003 the Republicans had a majority in the House. One member changed sides from Republican to Democrat AFTER THE ELECTION, making the chamber split. 5 other Republicans brokered deals, most involving large amounts of cash, to ensure that a Democrat would get to rule the chamber.
One of those 5 was John Sauls.
Mr. Sauls was also one of the primary sponsors of a bill that would give large amounts of free cash to admitted, unpunished, ongoing criminals -- the bill that would have give illegal immigrants free college tuition.
Now Mr. Sauls is a pastor and he claims his reason for quitting is so he can spend more time in his church. Perhaps that's a good idea, Mr. Sauls -- you clearly don't understand Republican politics.
Posted by: Ogre at
06:54 AM
| Comments (3)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
October 31, 2005
Carnival of Liberty & Showcase
It's time again!
This week's
New Blog Showcase Carnival is up!
And the always wonderful
Tarheel Tavern has been posted!
Posted by: Ogre at
03:54 PM
| Comments (5)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
Syria Scared
Oh, I bet Syria is absolutely terrified. Did you hear? The United Nations is REALLY serious this time. They've gone and done it. They're really getting ready. The UN has gone all the way on this one. They mean it. Really.
What did they do? They
passed a resolution.
Oh, but they're not kidding this time! The resolution DEMANDED that Syria fully cooperate with the UN in investigating the
Syrian Assassination death of Lebanon's former prime minister.
Oh, and if Syria doesn't cooperate? The infamous "further action."
The U.N. is really an absolutely useless organization -- and it's even more useless when the United States pretends to play along. It is long past time for the U.N. to follow the well-paved road of the League of Nations. And it starts with the U.S. just
getting the heck out.
Posted by: Ogre at
02:19 PM
| Comments (9)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
Politics is difficult when it involves just one culture. More than one culture and failure is immenent (ie. ex-jugoslavia).
Politics involving all culutres is a license to steal, commit really bad things, and give politicians a job when they could not get one elsewhere.
Posted by: David Anderson at November 01, 2005 05:58 AM (viRxg)
2
From what I've observed in the last decade, ALL politics is a license to steal, commit really bad things, and give politicians jobs.
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 06:32 AM (/k+l4)
3
This quote was recently published due to the uproar over the illegal pay raises the PA legislature voted themselves at 2 AM. I thought it applied to this piece too.
And then there was Boise Penrose, the legendary -- and, yes, often unsavory -- Republican U.S. senator of Pennsylvania, whose words long ago nailed squarely on the head the composition of the current state Legislature. His sentiments were recounted in the Feb. 14, 1931, edition of Colliers Weekly:
"In politics we must choose between the strong man whose real interests are elsewhere and who will leave office the moment bigger opportunity beckons, and the weakling who will cling because he can't hold a job anywhere else.
"Public office is the last refuge of the incompetent."
Posted by: Tomslick at November 01, 2005 08:32 AM (xNjHI)
4
Nice. I might have to add "and thieves."
Posted by: Ogre at November 01, 2005 08:56 AM (/k+l4)
5
The exact phrase is "Expresses its intention to consider further measures":
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=19630
So. Pathetic.
Posted by: Harvey at November 02, 2005 10:58 AM (ubhj8)
6
Sorry, that's right -- they're not actually threatening further action, they're threatening to CONSIDER further action.
Scary, huh?
Posted by: Ogre at November 02, 2005 11:22 AM (/k+l4)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Hiring Illegals is OK in NC.
A couple weeks ago, the US government arrested 36 illegals who were breaking various laws, including immigration and employment laws. They were working for a government contractor company and were from numerous countries: Congo, the Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, and Togo.
These 36 were "placed into removal proceedings." So they might be deported, but they might not. I can't find the details on these individuals, but usually they are released while awaiting their trials. Many never show back up again, of course.
I have waited a couple weeks to see what might happen to
Cree, Inc., the company at which these illegals were working. So far, it's absolutely nothing. North Carolina does have laws against hiring illegals. Companies are supposed to be punished.
I'm waiting, Attorney General/Candidate for Governor Roy Cooper. When will you do your job?
__________________________
This has been a production of the Guard the Borders Blogburst, posted every Monday at
Euphoric Reality. GTB seeks to raise awareness about the illegal immigration issue. If you would like to join the blogburst, send an email with your blog's name and URL to kit.jarrell at gmail dot com.
Posted by: Ogre at
10:05 AM
| Comments (4)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
A Simple Comparison
Elected Government Official:
Convicted of lying to a grand jury. His response: nothing. His punishment: zero.
Non-elected Government Official:
Suspected/accused of lying to a grand jury. His response: quickly resign. His punishment: pilloried in the press before even being convicted; loss of job; likely end of a career.
Why the difference?
Because the elected government official was a Democrat and a close friend of the press, while the non-elected official was a Republican, hated by the press.
So, what have the Republicans learned from the Scooter affair? Likely nothing, but they should learn just to never talk to the press. Ever. Republicans, the press is NOT your friend. No matter how nice they are, keep in mind that they really do hate you -- because you are Republican.
Posted by: Ogre at
07:03 AM
| Comments (5)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
A Dem would tell you it isn't a double standard, but merely status quo. Afterall, Repubs. supposedly have all the power right?
Posted by: oddybobo at October 31, 2005 11:12 AM (6Gm0j)
2
I don't think a true Democrat has a clue what "double standard" even means, to be honest with you.
Posted by: Ogre at October 31, 2005 12:46 PM (/k+l4)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
NC Democrats Admit Vote-Buying
Last week I mentioned that Governor Easley was making a blatant attempt to buy the votes of teachers in North Carolina by giving them cash. There was to be no improvement in education, no incentive to do anything better, just free cash for votes.
After that announcement, Senate Majority leader Tony Rand
admitted that the cash was clearly only for buying votes:
It will be important ... who gets elected to the General Assembly
So in other words, the North Carolina Democrats are saying if you vote for them and you're a teacher, they will give you more cash. That's vote-buying at it's best, isn't it?
This is just another reason to get education out of the hands of the government and into the private sector. If government didn't have a monopoly on education, this wouldn't be possible. If you think there's too much money in government, this is just one of the many examples that show why there is.
Posted by: Ogre at
06:55 AM
| Comments (3)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
October 28, 2005
Sick
Sick as a dog today, that's why posting is pretty much non-existent.
"Sick as a dog?" What's the deal with that? Is that a good or bad thing? I mean, I've seen plenty of dogs that are perfectly healthy. So if I claim I'm "sick as a dog," does that mean I'm really healthy? Or does this saying only apply to actual, sick dogs? If it does, shouldn't it be "Sick as a sick dog?" But then that would be rather pointless, wouldn't it?
I guess that's better than "sick as crap." I don't even want to think about that one -- but then "crap," just like the dog, isn't necessarily sick. I mean sure, it might be sick to look at, but it could be perfectly normal and healthy crap...
I'm going to go before my exploding head makes me tip over. Again.
Posted by: Ogre at
02:12 PM
| Comments (9)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
Get better... and remember what I told you about drinking on a work night...
Posted by: Contagion at October 28, 2005 02:34 PM (Q5WxB)
Posted by: oddybobo at October 28, 2005 03:11 PM (6Gm0j)
3
Hang in there, Ogre. Hope you feel better.
Dog? Crap? I prefer: "Sick as a parent with school-age kids." Seems to *achoo!* fit perfectly **SNNNOOORT** with my *caugh!* life right now, indeed for the last 6 years... 8-}
Posted by: The MaryHunter at October 29, 2005 08:55 AM (SRaIZ)
4
Get well soon! Hope you don't have a flu virus.
Posted by: Always On Watch at October 29, 2005 10:04 PM (M7kiy)
5
Get better, Ogre. I hear drinking blended puppies and Hobo soup works wonders.
Posted by: William Teach at October 30, 2005 08:31 AM (eSZb/)
6
Hey, Ogre - so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Did you heat the bathwater before you took your once-every-5-years-bath? It may have helped, but I understand the trauma of a bath for an Ogre may have overcome your natural resiliance.
Perhaps if you found a few moonbats to slay and gnaw on you might feel better?
Many hugz to my blog-bro, and hope you're feeling better real soon!
-- R'cat
CatHouse Chat
Posted by: Romeocat at October 30, 2005 04:46 PM (k1vkj)
7
"Sick as a parent with school-age kids?" Indeed, appropriate. Of course, that's just yet another argument AGAINST government education, isn't it?
Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. Sleep and alcohol continue to be the best cure I can find!
And you know, C'Rat, perhaps if these baths keep causing sickness, I'll just avoid those damn things...
Posted by: Ogre at October 30, 2005 08:16 PM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Colmes and Kerry
Colmes, of Fox News, had an interview with failed candidate John Kerry. Again, I know some of my good readers just don't have the time to watch or read the transcripts, so the staff here at Ogre's Politics and Views has read the transcript and prepared a translation for those who don't speak Washingtontonian.
Posted by: Ogre at
01:07 PM
| Comments (5)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
Great translation!
I read that the other day.
Colmes couldn't have sugarcoated that interview much more.
I think Kerry sent him the script.
How about asking
Do you feel your chances in the election would have improved if your wife would have shut the F--- up?
Or maybe
With Bush's approval ratings not exactly being stellar at the time of election, did you ever consider you were just the wrong choice for your party?
THis could go on and on.
Posted by: Tomslick at October 28, 2005 03:08 PM (xNjHI)
2
Did he change his clothes as many times as he changed his moniker or that of Alan Colmes for that matter?
Posted by: oddybobo at October 28, 2005 03:11 PM (6Gm0j)
3
I'm trying to think of a comparison that's more accurate than "softball..."
Posted by: Ogre at October 30, 2005 08:43 PM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Real War News
Want the real news about what's really happening with the U.S. Military without having the formerly mainstream liberal media spin on things? Head on over to the US Central Command Web Site. And you can sign up for their email news bulletins, too.
Posted by: Ogre at
10:04 AM
| Comments (4)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
Government Schools
Tell me again why I should send children to government-run (public) schools?
Questions of safety, crowding and public confidence in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools resurfaced Thursday after lunchtime fights at North Mecklenburg High turned into chaos.
Seven students were sent to hospitals, 15 were arrested, and police shot two with Taser guns. The remaining students at the state's largest high school were sent home as a precaution.
But that's OK. The writers of the Charlotte Observer never waste a chance to use tragedy to attempt to further their agenda. In just the first sentence they start with trying to drum up support for their precious "for the children" school bonds.
You see, according to the Observer, if we just pass the school bonds next month, then there won't be overcrowding and these sorts of things just won't happen. There's at least 4 other places in the article that they mention "overcrowding."
Of course, that's all a complete and total intentional lie.
First, there is plenty of school building space right now. However, the school board, primarily to get more funding, but also to show their displeasure with anyone who DARES to live in the suburbs, intentionally overfills schools. For every thousand students too many in one suburban school, there are about 1,100 EMPTY seats in urban schools. That is absolutely intentional.
Second, it's a complete lie that more school bonds will lead to more schools for the suburbs. The school board has said again and again that they want to spend MORE money on the inner-city schools -- the ones that are at 50% or less capacity.
And don't worry -- those involved in the brawl will likely be suspended -- at least for a day. They'll be back soon, however, because the school board refuses to allow anyone, even convicted felonious sex offenders, the "opportunity" to attend the government school.
Posted by: Ogre at
07:03 AM
| Comments (6)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
Even in the mid-1970's, when I was teaching in the supposedly-elite and supposedly-excellent Fairfax County Public Schools, we were having to deal with knife fights in the halls. The administration forbade us to tell about the events.
If news such as you're pointing out here is getting out to the public now, I submit that matters are so bad as to be beyond belief. According to recent articles here, every single high school in Fairfax County has gang presence.
All the counseling and money in the world won't fix problems of character--character on the part of students, parents, and teachers. And, mostly, the administrators are just serving out their time and waiting for retirement.
I left the public-school system in 1978 and never looked back! I took a terrible hit in the pocketbook, but I went into private Christian education, where I stayed for 18 years. When PC struck the Christian schools in my area, I again bowed out (I needed to caregive my dying father, anyway). The Lord opened the door--I now teach groups of homeschoolers. Again, another paycheck hit, but I haven't compromised my principles.
PS: Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm still without a car today, but wanted to take time to visit here. I'll come by more regularly once my schedule straightens out.
Posted by: Always On Watch at October 28, 2005 07:18 AM (ywZa8)
2
It's getting harder and harder to avoid the government and all the problems it causes. I don't know what it will take to get people to understand that not everyone belongs in a public school. I don't think the government ever will -- and that's one of the primary reasons that government should not even be involved in education at all.
I'm glad to hear that things have really worked out for you! And I'll bet teaching homeschoolers is loads of fun. I'd like to do that, but I can't take the paycheck hit that would happen -- I'm teaching now, but in a private school where I can really do what I want. If students don't behave -- even if they're just disrepectful -- they're out the door, no questions asked.
Posted by: Ogre at October 28, 2005 07:37 AM (/k+l4)
3
Well, tasering the students is a good start.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 28, 2005 08:11 AM (QriEg)
4
Yeah, but they only tasered two of them...
Posted by: Ogre at October 28, 2005 08:58 AM (/k+l4)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Supreme Court Pick
Can someone please explain to me what in the world is taking so damn long? I don't see why there's not another name already in place. I mean, let's go already! You know Bush has to have a list of people, and he's probably got them ranked.
If I were Bush (and maybe this is why I'm not president), I'd have announced both at the same time:
Today I am saddened by the withdrawal of Mier's name from the nomination process. However, we need a supreme court that has all it's members. Therefore, today I submit xxxxx for the Senate's consideration.
And as soon as they blocked that one, I'd have another one ready to go.
Yes, I know that the Democrats in the Senate will at least attempt to block anyone and everyone that Bush submits, bar none. Just for fun, Bush should nominate Bork (
Teach's idea)!
Come on, Bush, get off your rear and LEAD already!
Posted by: Ogre at
07:02 AM
| Comments (8)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
The book by Orrin Hatch, "Square Peg", gives some pretty good insight into how these things work. Usually, some names are floated around to the leadership of both parties by the White House and vice versa. For some reason, the Miers wasn't handled with the same degree of delicacy that Roberts was; and as was Clinton's later (and successful) appointments.
I think what happened here is that the White House took conservatives as a given; and threw a moderate of questionable qualifications their way. A pretty big miscalculation...not the first for this White House.
Short Answer: They have to start from Square One and now it'll be harder. They could have found an O'Connor clone, and squeezed that person through; but now they have to save face with the Hard Right of the party and push a conservative through - bringing in the spectre of a filabuster from the Democrats.
Posted by: Justin Thibault at October 28, 2005 01:10 PM (FWvKf)
2
Hi Ogre,
I'm just guessing here, but possibly GWB was shocked that his party didn't back him over Harriet Miers, and never even bothered to prepare a shortlist. That would seem to fit into his "I'm right because I know I'm right" reasoning and short-term thinking.
Personally, I thought Ms Miers could be alright in that position - sometimes its good to bring someone who isn't hidebound in 'the way things are done round here' to breath new life into an institution. I have to admit however that her responses to the review committee were far less impressive than Robert's.
Posted by: GeekBrit at October 28, 2005 01:32 PM (Oi3lh)
3
I suppose you could both be right on this one -- but I just don't get it. When I make a plan, I almost always have SOME sort of backup plan in case the first one doesn't work -- especially when the success of the plan is 100% dependent on someone else!
I'm betting they're going to find an O'Connor clone.
Posted by: Ogre at October 28, 2005 01:37 PM (/k+l4)
4
WE HAVE THREE DAMN YEARS!!!!!
WHY do we need to be so clever? The Dems CANNOT hold out that long!
I spoke to my National Committeeman, Ron Kaufman, about this in early October, before Miers, and he said, 'Gee, Bork would be GREAT, but that's not the directorn they want to go'.
No, they AREN'T going with a SDO'C clone, Ogre, They may FINALY realize that the true base will not be co-opted like that.
Posted by: Peter Porcupine at October 28, 2005 10:11 PM (uXQ+I)
5
The Dems honestly believe they CAN hold out that long. With allies with R's after their name (Snow, Spectre, etc.), they CAN. And that's what bothers me.
Posted by: Ogre at October 30, 2005 08:42 PM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
October 27, 2005
Llama?
Know what we just don't see enough of these days? Llamas. I think this might be why:
Posted by: Ogre at
05:37 PM
| Comments (10)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
1
that and because you (and a few others) seem to have the lock on all the llamas for your nefarious purposes!
Posted by: oddybobo at October 27, 2005 05:45 PM (6Gm0j)
2
And you can't have ANY of them!
Posted by: Ogre at October 27, 2005 05:51 PM (/k+l4)
3
Are you sure that doesn't say Ogre's spit?
Posted by: VW Bug at October 27, 2005 09:36 PM (9PYn2)
4
Lemme check again...
Yup, nothing about Ogres there!
Posted by: Ogre at October 28, 2005 07:28 AM (/k+l4)
5
Seems that Ogre is now standing beside the sign.
Posted by: vw bug at October 28, 2005 11:57 AM (9PYn2)
6
I got nailed by a llama once: We've a garden center nearby that has some llamas that you can feed. My now-6 yo daughter, who was 2 at the time, witnessed the spitting event and was traumatized... to the point that she laughs hillariously even now whenever I wear the same shirt that got spat on. No respect, I tell ya.
Posted by: The MaryHunter at October 29, 2005 09:00 AM (SRaIZ)
7
Nailed by a llama. Good thing this is a PG-rated site or people might wonder about you, MaryHunter...
Posted by: Ogre at October 30, 2005 08:21 PM (7PCNv)
Hide Comments
| Add Comment
Eric Wants Opposable Thumbs
Eric of Eric Grumbles Before the Grave is dying for links. He wants to grow thumbs so he can evolve past the "Large Mammal" stage.
Now I've already got him linked in two or three different places (at least) in my blogroll, but here comes
another link.
He's got some good stuff to read there, too, so if you feel inclined to giving a (an intelligent designed) hand to his evolution, send him a link!
Posted by: Ogre at
04:26 PM
| Comments (3)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
Stop the ACLU Interview
This week there is a special entry for the Stop the ACLU Blogburst -- an interview with the president of the Alliance Defense Fund, Alan Sears (not to be confused with the struggling department store Sears). Read it (in the extended entry) and find out about the Alliance Defense Fund and what they're all about.
Posted by: Ogre at
01:05 PM
| Comments (2)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
Nice Quote
It is ironic that our founding fathers wanted to free ourselves from European Imperialism but modern constitutional scholars believe that we are in fact subject to their whims...
From
Part Time Pundit.
Posted by: Ogre at
11:02 AM
| Comments (2)
| Add Comment
| Trackbacks (Suck)
<< Page 134 >>
Processing 0.05, elapsed 0.5417 seconds.
37 queries taking 0.5339 seconds, 85 records returned.
Page size 57 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.