Pick a Side (And Stick To It)
I swear, some conservatives are such idiots that they'd defend Bush if he nominated his dog Barney to the Supreme Court.
Sarcasm noted, but I think it's worth pointing out that President Bush chose as his companion animal a Scottish Terrier, a breed whose intelligence, jaunty attitude and fierce loyalty has endeared them to countless thousands of American families.
How can someone with no record of deep, seething hatred toward liberals be qualified to sit on the Supreme Court? Sorry, but Podunk City College, or wherever Miers went, can't hold a candle to the elite universities when it comes to turning out top-notch liberal-haters.
Oh, and I guess we should nominate someone with a good grasp of constitutional law.
Come on, now, it's just ConLaw, it's not rocket science. Besides, there are eight other justices - I'm sure they'd be glad to pitch in if she needs help getting up to speed.
Hey, we elected Bush to be president, and he seems to think we want a dictator.
I think your premise is flawed, but even if that were the case, I think W would go down in history as one of the few truly benevolent and fiscally responsible dictators.
Look, a lot of conservatives have worked their butts off for decades grooming conservative legal talent, and what was Bush doing? Snorting coke with Pete Doherty.
Pete Doherty? Are you sure you don't have Bush mixed up with Kate Moss?
Oh, that's right, Bush was boozing it up with his frat buddies.
Well, I would never encourage anyone to drink to excess, but studies done by the Mayo Clinic do show that moderate alcohol consumption may reduce your risk of developing heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication.
Well, based on Bush's selection of Miers I'm starting to think the National Enquirer might be right.
What's the best way to support the hops and barley farmers of middle America? Buy their product. That's consumer spending at it's best: Good for the economy and good for America.
Hey, didn't he call Ted Kennedy his friend during the 2002 SOTU address? How could I have missed the signs?
Come to think of it, he might have been drinking as part of a long-term strategy to bolster his health in preparation for the War On Terror. Genius. Pure genius.
Excuse me, but does either of you know where I might be able to hear a little reasoned debate on this subject?
Am I supposed to know you? Are you published?
No, I'm just a regular guy, trying to find an opinion from someone who thinks Bush might be somewhere between the village idiot and the second coming.
Then why am I talking to you?
Yes, with all due respect, piss off! Sir.
Just forget I said anything.
Another Bush lackey.
Typical liberal detractor. Or maybe a RINO.
My thoughts exactly.
Damn it, I need some one with a level head to tell me how to think!
"Yes, with all due respect, piss off! Sir."
Genius.
Posted by: Damian G. | October 10, 2005 at 09:08 PM
I'm embarassed to say I don't recognize the blond. Who is she?
Posted by: Redhand | October 10, 2005 at 11:14 PM
That would be Ann Coulter.
Who needs the Democrats to disrupt us, when we're doing it to ourselves.
-cs™
Posted by: Smitty | October 11, 2005 at 12:27 AM
:D
Posted by: Andrea Harris | October 11, 2005 at 05:27 AM
"I'm embarassed to say I don't recognize the blond. Who is she?"
You're emabarrased? I thought it was Jan Brady. This changes everything.
Posted by: Buckley F. Williams | October 11, 2005 at 07:25 AM
It is almost pointless to argue about this now. Here is some "reasoned" advice as to how to handle the next nomination (or how to handle the situation if Miers goes down in flames or withdraws). Or maybe it provides a good reason for Miers to be withdrawn. Let's try talking about the type of nominee we want before the nomination is made.
Posted by: salt1907 | October 11, 2005 at 08:33 AM
Are people arguing here? I must have missed that.
And I knew what type of nominee I wanted before the nomination was made.
I've yet to publish an opinion on this blog about Miers, but judging by some of the e-mails I've gotten, I'm either unfairly opposing her nomination or blindly supporting Bush. Amazing.
I think I'll publish some of them later.
Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | October 11, 2005 at 10:52 AM
John,
I didn't mean you specifically in my comment (or anyone else here). I meant everyone who is either for or against the nomination. I happen to agree with those who think the President made a mistake. But I think that most of those who hold that view should have spoken up earlier. Had we made it clear (in early September) to the White House that a stealth nominee would go over like a lead balloon and cause all of this ruckus, the President might have taken a different course. That is why I am trying to argue about the next nominee before it is too late.
Posted by: salt1907 | October 11, 2005 at 11:35 AM
I STILL THINK LIL SMIRKY SELECTED MIZ HARRIET AS A BLUFF. HE REALLY DOESN'T EXPECT HER TO GET CONFIRMED, DUE TO THE OBVIOUS CRONEYISM. BUT BY SOME MIRACLE, IF SHE DOES GET CONFIRMED, HE HAS QUITE A LOYAL FRIEND IN A VERY IMPORTANT SPOT. I THINK ALL THE HAND WRINGING BY THE CONSERTAVIVE PUNDITS AND BLOGGERS IS JUST WINDOW DRESSING, MUCH SIMILAR TO BRER RABBIT BEGGING NOT TO BE TOSSED INTO THE BRIAR PATCH. HOW OLD IS SHE ANYWAYS? SOMETHING LIKE 60? LIKE SHE'LL REALLY BE THERE IN 10 YEARS? 20 YEARS? THIS IS A VERY CLEVER POKER GAMBIT ON CHIMPY'S PART. SIMPLY BRILLIANT!
Posted by: oliver bush | October 11, 2005 at 12:19 PM
salt,
I was actually joking with my "arguing" comment.
Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | October 11, 2005 at 12:46 PM
That's not Jan, Buckley. That's Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.
Posted by: Kiki B. | October 11, 2005 at 12:48 PM
Did Oliver Bush make an entry here? All I see is a bunch of white space. (Note to salt: j/k.)
Posted by: Andrea Harris | October 11, 2005 at 01:03 PM
Her obvious croneyism, huh? Yeah, that's gonna be a problem.
*
Wuzza: NICE.
Posted by: Knemon | October 11, 2005 at 01:25 PM
"HOW OLD IS SHE ANYWAYS? SOMETHING LIKE 60? LIKE SHE'LL REALLY BE THERE IN 10 YEARS?"
'Cause, you know, it's not like people live to be 70...
Posted by: Sobek | October 11, 2005 at 03:28 PM
Hi, I don't really have anything to say, I just wanted to ask Salt to repost another paragraph long link back to that blog. I missed the first two, and I'm kinda curious as how to go back and access that information.
OOPS: Nevermind, found the scroll bar on my window. THX 4 UR PATIENCE.
Posted by: Sortelli | October 11, 2005 at 04:07 PM
SO THE BLOND IS ANN COULTER, THE GREY HAIRED GUY WITH THE GLASSES IS PHIL DONAHUE.
WHO IS THE OTHER GUY?
Posted by: oliver bush | October 11, 2005 at 04:07 PM
The other guy is the BTK killer.
Posted by: jane | October 11, 2005 at 04:37 PM
"That would be Ann Coulter."
Seen her picture countless times, and yet this image fooled me.
BTW, the white haired guy ISN'T Phil Donahue. Hugh Hewitt?
Posted by: Redhand | October 11, 2005 at 04:58 PM
I was thinkin' it was Andy Warhol and a spectacled Cliff Clavin. I'm so confused.
And John, I wish you'd quit bashing your favorite nominee. This sycophantic betrayal of the President's selection is making my head spin. You should either support her removal wholeheartedly, or not... or something in between, or not. Just decide! Or not.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel | October 11, 2005 at 05:09 PM
Who'e the guy with the Stache?
Posted by: The Therapist | October 11, 2005 at 06:42 PM
It's obviously John Bolton.
Posted by: jaed | October 11, 2005 at 07:33 PM
Hey that's my 8th grade wood shop teacher Mr. Lewis!
Real good guy, lost the tip of his right index finger, but a good guy.
-cs™
Posted by: Smitty | October 11, 2005 at 08:32 PM
Thanks, John --- that was great!!! I really needed a laugh and you provided one, as usual.
Posted by: FedUp | October 12, 2005 at 03:35 PM
No problem. FU!
Sorry, I mean, no problem, FU!
That still doesn't sound quite right.
Posted by: John from WuzzaDem | October 12, 2005 at 04:06 PM
My God, John, what a delicious assortment you've managed to attract with this little fly-paper of a post:
Redhand: If you didn't know it was Ann Coulter, could you please explain why your hand is so red? Hmmm?
Andrea Harris: Nice use of emoticon.
Salt: Do you always pepper your comments with link-whorage?
Oliver Bushman: If you'd take that big plate out of your nose, you could see the monitor and would realize you're typing in all caps, which is the surest diagnostic criteria for blogicus assinorum, a rather common malady striking people who yell at their monitors a little too frequently and a little too loudly.
Sobek: It's nice to see a lawyer who can some math that doesn't involve an account balance.
Sortelli: Cavorting with link whores will get you a quick trip to the blog clinic.
Smitty: How does Mr. Lewis pick his nose?
Posted by: Jeff H | October 12, 2005 at 06:04 PM
"Smitty: How does Mr. Lewis pick his nose?"
He's a lefty, as in he's left handed.
Not a poster at DU.
-cs™
Posted by: Smitty | October 12, 2005 at 07:38 PM
"Redhand: If you didn't know it was Ann Coulter, could you please explain why your hand is so red? Hmmm?"
Red hand of Ulster, google it if you need a further clue, Jeff H, oh self-proclaimed comedic genius. And the pic still really doesn't look look Coulter to me. Compare fierce viage on www.anncoulter.com. But perhaps you are on more intimate terms with her than I?
Posted by: Redhand | October 12, 2005 at 08:50 PM
That's the BTK killer? I thought it was this Jean Wuzza Dem guy. Sounds French to me.
Next time, use a better picture of me. You don't have to photoshop a psychotic look in my eyes like that, either. You're just trying to obscure what I'm saying because you don't have any facts, and you know I'm right.
Posted by: Ann Coulter | October 14, 2005 at 10:39 AM
Jeff:
"Salt: Do you always pepper your comments with link-whorage?"
Yes.
BTW, Why do you ask?
Posted by: salt1907 | October 14, 2005 at 01:25 PM
"Sortelli: Cavorting with link whores will get you a quick trip to the blog clinic."
Is THAT why my scroll bar is sticking?
Posted by: Sortelli | October 14, 2005 at 08:27 PM