Bush considers Clarence Thomas as chief Justice

[FM Arouet666]

http://drudgereport.com/sc.htm

[Spiffarino]

1. Sounds like a trial balloon

Probably to be gazed upon by AA fundies. I wonder how the crazed-bigot-white-supremacist-fundies are going to like it.

[saigon68]

42. My GOD another Right Wing White Man as Chief Justice.

They need some diversity on the court.

[0007]

44. Like Lance Ito in the O.J. Simpson trial.

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. Pubic hair on the coke can. This would be a fitting choice

considering the state of the union.

[Amaya]

6. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

it's brilliant

[KansDem]

64. Q: What did C. Thomas say when someone spilled a soft drink in his lap?

A: "HEY!, Who put the Coke in my pubic hair?!!!"

[DinahMoeHum]

80. OMFG!! Why don't we all send that to Bush! . .(Bush. . .wink wink)

A bush for a Bush.

:evilgrin:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I lost all respect for the Supremes after Bush v. Gore.

Thomas, C.J., would just be the frosting on the cake. If you want to feel a little better, they are hilariously naked in Jon Stewart's book.

[Art_from_Ark]

4. Just following the bu$h pattern

of appointing the least qualified to top positions

[ramapo]

5. It's a joke no?

Doesn't the Chief Justice have to speak in session? Ask questions even??

[Mz Pip]

16. Or write an

opinion once in awhile?

What does this guy do except occupy space, use up precious oxygen and vote the same was as Scalia. Seriously, I'd rather have Scalia as Chief Justice.

MzPip
:dem:

[JoFerret]

28. NEVER wish for Scalia

.

[oasis]

57. Scalia is Clarence's puppet master. Promotion of the underling will cause

much ill will amonng the other supremes. :bounce: Thomas is an embarrassment to the court and they all know it.

[donco6]

7. Is it really going to matter?

Sure, put the dumbest one in charge. Who cares. It's all going down the toilet anyway.

[AlCzervik]

8. I was just thinking that.

He's not exactly the brightest bulb in the light fixture. I guess they are going with someone they can manipulate all the time.

[Crunchy Frog]

23. What's he going to do when Scalia dies

and he doesn't have anyone to tell him what to do anymore?

[sunnybrook]

39. sounds like the executive branch

with the dumbest one in charge

[Nikepallas]

9. Talk about a fox in charge of a hen house

[JoFerret]

11. The King of Porn

.

[tinanator]

37. Absolutely true

the owners of WDC porn shops called him their best customer.
FACT.

[Kagemusha]

10. Keep in mind Thomas might serve for 50 more years.

At least 35-40.

Think about that.

[JoFerret]

12. That actually means Scalia

CT is his puppet.

[JerseygirlCT]

15. I agree.

He throws the totally unsuitable CT up there (and I'm not even talking about his absurd views, just his lack of anything distinquishing on the court -- other than mediocrity) and then clears the way for Scalia, who is considered to be oh so very intelligent.

I just hope the Dems don't fall for it, and stay strong. Although Scalia is capable of writing a few intelligent-sounding paragraphs, his concept of the constitution is deeply flawed, and downright dangerous.

[Spiffarino]

43. If he is put up as CJ

...then the Dems ought to say, "Mmm...Okee-dokee!"

Rove's head would spin. Cheney would need yet another heart transplant. Billy-Joe-Bob-Bubba would crap his overalls. And we would do a happy dance.

[JerseygirlCT]

61. Well, I think they'd genuinely be happy with that idiot

as CJ. But they probably realize that his performance has only highlighted what many thought before his confirmation: that he's a second-rate jurist, dedicated to some radical ideas about the constitution.

That said, we've got a president only too happy with second-rate, and intelligence isn't something he's qualified to judge. I think he'd be quite happy with CT.

[progressivebydesign]

13. Long Dong Silver as our Chief Justice... another slap at women. n/t

[Divernan]

14. It'll never happen. Redneck/red states are too racist to accept this.

The latent racism throughout the GOP has leapt into view with their attitude toward Iraqis and muslims in general.

[Minstrel Boy]

17. Did they balk at Powell and Rice?

Think of what Belafonte said. The masters found faithful house slaves quite useful.

[Mz Pip]

18. Sure it could

He may be a darkie but he's their darkie. He's a perfect cover for their racism. <sarcasm>

"See? We're not racists! We approve of Clarence Thomas as Chief Justice."

MzPip
:dem:

[xxqqqzme]

29. that was the reasoning

when poppy nominated him - see how 'liberal' we R. We nominate dumb f*cks for the supreme court

[NVMojo]

19. oh, goodie, we want to let the Repukes hang themselves

with their very own cigar scandal. Oh, wait a minute, at least Clinton had some class, this idiot uses coke cans ...

[Isere]

20. He would have to be confirmed, wouln't he?

Maybe David Brock could testify at the hearings?

Deja vu all over again!

[leftynyc]

67. This is why I don't think it will be Thomas

I think it'll be Scalia. The Thomas hearings were so contentious and he was only approved 52-48.

[Crunchy Frog]

21. Well, it was either going to be him or Scalia.

I can't see much that makes either one preferable to the other.:shrug:

[Isere]

22. Boycott Drudge!

Take him off of your Favorites!
Don't let him get $$$ from his advertisers because we pump up his hits meter.

Since Tuesday I have been boycotting all the right wing purveyors of "news" on the net and on cable tv.

There is plenty of time to learn about Clarence Thomas and his supposed appointment. We don't need Drudge to tell us about it.

Just sayin'

[catzies]

27. I second that! Boycott Drudge and his sludge! Starve the beast!

n/t

[DemoTex]

24. Does the Chief Justice position have to be confirmed by the Senate?

Sorry, I cannot read the story. I refuse to give Drudge the hit.

[leftynyc]

68. Yes - Thomas would have to resign

and become re-confirmed...as any sitting associate would.

[Sara Beverley]

25. Now you know that's a lie. But one dummy would pick another dummy.

Talk about getting the moderates on our side. A few more of these calls by Bush and the Republicans won't be able to stand themselves.
They are imploding already.

[candy331]

26. Maybe the Democrats ought to think about using the house

servants to their advantage and they could win some elections. I wonder why they don't, perhaps all the racism isn't on the other side. Keep at it Dems you will be history before long.

[Sara Beverley]

40. Hey, you don't know who I am or what I am.

In this case both Bush and Thomas are called "dummy."
I don't discriminate!

[ydya]

30. Why not? We got an idiot POTUS, why not an idiot CJSCOTUS? eom.

[demgrrrll]

31. My first thought with these folks is to move toward the most cynical

reason this story is being floated. They know that many people disenfranchised at the polls. They throw out a bone, a consideration if you will that indicates some kind of progressive movement. I rather doubt he is interested. He rarely if ever asks a question during proceedings. On the other hand if what they are looking for is someone who will bend completely to their will maybe he is their pick. I bet they will go with Scalia.

[grumpy old fart]

36. Scalia cover

This would only be done as a cover for making Scalia the de facto chief justice. Thomas has shown himself to be nothing but a surrogate who makes every Scalia vote count as two. The man has no integrity or spine of his own.

[anakie]

46. Scalia is to Thomas as Cheney is to Bush

Do y'all suppose this may have sprung up in conversation on that hunting trip.

But to the great unwashed out there here will be their chance to show the world how accepting they are of minorities. Gosh they may even replace O'conner with another woman. Katherine Harris springs to mind.

[RaleighNCDUer]

72. POTUS has to go away, eventually. CJ is with is for decades. n/t

[AlFrankenFan]

32. Rehnquist died?

'Scuse me if I've been living in a hole since Wednesday.

[President Jesus]

33. Now the conservatives are going to taste the wrath of our ...

...culture war!

[KeepItReal]

34. Terrific. The person with the LEAST legal acumen for a TOP legal post.

Does Bush & Co. start off their day saying, "What simple decision can we screw up the most? Ok go with that!"

[Sara Beverley]

41. Same can be said about the top of the Republican party.

And he was "elected" President.

[grumpy old fart]

35. cynical use of the "race card"?

Guess in rethuglican world they think that we can't reject a black man, no matter how much of a kiss ass he may be. Geez, it's just Scalia with a black face.

[leesa]

38. This was stated as a goal of the RNC. How low can they go?

[Mr_Spock]

45. Clarence Thomas? OMFG - he's the WORST Justice in history

Say it isn't so! OMG - This guy has as much integrity as a cow paddy - Chief Justice? Have they gone insane? This just can't be real. Tell me I'm dreaming!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

48. We already have the worst president in history

and the worst Senate Majority Leader and the worst Speaker of the House. Might as well punk the judicial branch, too, by appointing the worst Chief Justice in history. Another trifecta.

[Mr_Spock]

50. Doesn't this make you think the US is going to self-destruct though?

People of Thomas' ilk are the type to destroy a nation. That man has no sense of fairness or decency - how would the US survive?

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

47. Thurgood Marshall is rolling over in his grave n/t

.

[arwalden]

49. Clarence Thomas: A Man Of Morals???????????? Give Me A Fucking Break!!

[cubsfan forever]

75. Seconded! CT is a racist, sexist moron! n/t

Professor 2

[Cyrix]

51. Go ahead - we'll just impeach his appointments

Once we get congress back the FIRST order of business is to impeach ANY fascist justice bush appoints to the court.

[Star]

52. Can we do that?

Seriously, can we impeach the supremes? Is it the same as impeaching the preznit?

[Judynyc]

54. Yes

The Constitution says that they are on for life and "during good behavior." Scalia could have been impeached for not recusing himself on that Cheney thing a while back.

I don't believe it's ever been done, though.

[donheld]

53. Whatever the Bushit does with the Supreme Court

Is gonna make us hurl. Thomas is about as right for Chief Justice as Bushit's brain could get.
:crazy: :grr: :puke: :crazy: :grr: :puke: :crazy: :grr: :puke:

[Judynyc]

55. So typical

Thomas is the least credentialed member of the Supreme Court. That's probably what makes him a fitting Chief Justice in Bush's eyes.

[Gore1FL]

56. I don't know what is worse

Right wing nuts running the executive branch and SCOTUS, or two fucking imbeciles running the Executive branch and SCOTUS.

[bobthedrummer]

58. Mr Chief Justice? I never did understand the pubic hairs on the Coke can.

Could you discuss that again?

[Guaranteed]

59. Ahhh yes...Mr. Family Values himself. nt

[fortyfeetunder]

60. This is Bush's Affirmative Action Program

The Sorriest of a sorry example though.

[goforit]

62. Puke!!!

:puke:

[almostallhere]

63. the man has fallen asleep in every oral argument i've seen.

despicable.

[CO Liberal]

65. Thomas Is Underqualified to be a LAW CLERK

Much less Chief Justice. He's a sorry excuse for a judge, and a sorrier excuse for a human being.

[Snellius]

66. There is some ironic justice that Scalia is probably out of the running

Given his intervention in the 2000 election, Scalia, who would be the most formidable Chief Justice, pretty much disqualified himself as too controversial.

[Chimpanzee]

69. I'm a Uniter not a Divider - RIGHT!!

[marew]

70. This is a sick joke...RIGHT!!!! n/t

[RaleighNCDUer]

71. You know, I think this is the first thing Durge has come up with

that I really believe.

[underpants]

73. Even Clarence can't believe he would do something THAT stupid

[saigon68]

74. Caption this picture Above.

[underpants]

76. Or here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1962783

[goclark]

77. More than a Trial , it's real

I heard that Uncle Clarence had already been "interviewed" for the position before the election.

Watch it happen!

[RememberTheCoup]

78. I won't click on Drudge. Ever.

However, aside from the chilling political implications of this, isn't it just a bit tacky for Bush OR Drudge to be discussing replacements for Rehnquist while he is in poor health?

[KamaAina]

79. In an unrelated story, Coca-Cola stock hits a 12-month high

:evilgrin:

Seriously, won't Big Tony be just a teeny bit cheesed off about being passed over for his own buttboy?

Edit: teeny