Please lay off of Mrs. Alito

[imagine1989]

With all due respect to the many honorable posters here on DU, I feel the need to address the recent posts concerning Mrs. Alito, and her emotional moment during her husband's confirmation hearing. While I am no fan of Mr. Alito (but I am not against his confirmation, either), I find it rather appaling that the members of this forum would post such things as "Hey Mrs. Alito! Go f*** yourself!". I find it destructive to the values that we hold so high for us to be making personal insults to any person, especially one who is not to blame for anything. These forums are for political discussion, not political name-calling. I truly hope that in the future we maintain our dignity, and refrain from making personal insults to people such as Mrs. Alito.

[Cronus Protagonist]

1. Sure, I'd like to give her something to REALLY cry about

Instead of her scripted crocodile tears today.

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[TallahasseeGrannie]

11. What's your opinion..

do you think he will be confirmed?

[Cronus Protagonist]

27. Yes, and I think it will be the downfall of the nation

With Scalito, Roberts and that oreo guy working together to undermine the republic, I fear for the future of the country. That's why I want to start impeachment proceedings for both Bush's illegal appointments as soon as he's confirmed. Bush is not a president, he's an imposter, and he should not be appointing ANY judges.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

Do you know if an impeached president's

appointments can be removed?

[Cronus Protagonist]

57. I was told in a thread I started that they would have to be impeached

And convicted in the Senate. It's possible if we can install new and shake the Democratic Congresscritters up enough this year. Once some young, pretty white girl dies with a coathanger embedded in her uterus, the tables will turn. Unfortunately, I think it will take that event to galvanize the nation to fight back.

[arcane1]

2. she was a prop for a piece of propaganda

I don't feel sorry for her

Why are you not against his confirmation, anyway?

"We" are

[Debau2005]

12. Agreed

She managed to look directly into the camera as she squeezed out her tears before she rushed out.

For the record, I am AGAINST AGAINST AGAINST this nomination. I feel the need to yell LIAR at the television.

[babylonsister]

3. Not against confirmation; hmmmm. What do you find so

attractive about Mr. Alito, seriously.

[imagine1989]

77. A few things. (link to another one of my posts)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=112337&mesg_id=112574

[LostinVA]

134. Yup, not against confirmation... on DU

[catmother]

4. did you say "you're not against his confirmation"? nt

[hogwyld]

5. She's evil

and in bed with the elephants. Her husband, and all pukes are the enemby, and should be treated as such! I hope everyone of them is commited into an insane asylum for the rest of their lives!

[RebelOne]

25. You should really learn how to use the spell check.

[madaboutharry]

6. You are not against his confirmation?

That says a lot.

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[imagine1989]

66. Actually, I think it does.

Actually, I believe it does. I believe that it shows I have an open mind, instead of one that immediatley shuts out all viewpoints not flaunted by the most liberal of Democrats. Don't get me wrong... I often find myself in support of liberal ideals, however, in this case, I feel that Mr. Alito has shown himself to be an excellent candidate for the Supreme Court. I have three main arguments for this:

1. To be a justice, you have to have the abilities, not the politics.
Mr. Alito has shown, at least to me, a knowledge of understanding about the law upon which he will be able to make smart, well-thought out decisions. While I am sure that his personal viewpoints will prevail in his rulings, I do believe that he is interested in interperting the Constitution for the American people as best he can.
2. When there is a Democratic President, we will want fair treatment of his/her nominee.
If we oppose Mr. Alito solely because of his political affiliation, we will set a precedent that will muddle the confirmation process, and therefore, the Supreme Court, from here on out. We must look at Mr. Alito's ability to serve on the court (which is why I was against Harriet Miers), not at his political affiliation.
3. It could be worse.
Speaks for itself.

[Seen the light]

79. You need to work on it a little more

:eyes:

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[stepnw1f]

98. More Like Blind...

peace

[babylonsister]

99. So, are you in agreement that the executive branch can have

sweeping powers, like wiretapping, without checks and balances in effect or abided by? And if you're in agreement, don't you think that view would be political?
Are you pro-life or pro-choice?
Do you think he might be just a bit too far right to provide an adequate middle-of-the-road replacement for Justice O'Connor, to keep the Supreme Court somewhat more balanced?

[FreedomAngel82]

109. Oh give me a break

You don't get worse than this fascists freak (and I don't use that phrase often, only with the neocons). As a woman I'm deeply offended you are for this person who will overturn Roe v Wade.

[madaboutharry]

120. He does not make smart, well thought out decisions.

A review of his dissents reveals that he makes decisions based not on the law, but rather on his narrow world view. This is the world view that believes it is lawful to strip search a child, to call for limiting the number of women and minorities in the nations finest universities, and restricting access to safe abortions to the point where the right is gone forever. He is a man who does not believe in the separation of powers and seeks to vest unparalleled power in the executive. These are some of the reasons this man is not qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. Saying anything else to you is a waste of time.

[LostinVA]

141. Gosh, glad to know you like his abilities to agree with

Unconstitutional rulings, having a dictatorship, and being REALLY against female and gay rights. Yup, gotta like those abilities he has. Also like your saying we should just roll over and let him on the court -- the heck with questioning him and making poor, poor wittle Mrs. cry... boo frigging hoo.... she should take a page from Hillary's nbook... because that is exactly what you're saying.

You can't eb open-minded to someone narrow-minded.

And, it couldn't be much worse (and THAT'S why we should let Alito on the court, because there could be worse???? Hey, I have cervical cancer, but it could be worse! I could have pancreatic cancer!)

[NYC Liberal]

7. She is out publicly supporting her husband. Fair game, period.

[RebelOne]

32. Why should she not support her husband?

If you were in the same position, would you not support your wife or husband? Your reasoning does not make sanse.

[Surya Gayatri]

48. Nothing wrong with it...

but if she takes the risk of entering the political arena, she's fair game à la Teresa Kerry and Elizabeth Edwards. Goose meet gander. SG

[NYCGirl]

58. So it was fair then for the freepers to make fun of Mrs. Edwards or

Mrs. Kerry? Is that what you're saying?

[Surya Gayatri]

117. No, of course not, NYC...

just the contrary. But right-wing thugs started this kind of egregious personal attack, so Repukes should not be surprised to see some people responding in kind out of well-justified rage. Guess I wasn't very clear. :eyes:

[NYCGirl]

130. I guess I can't work up the same kind of rage directed at people I don't

think are part of the problem.

[catmother]

103. i just hung up the phone on my republican husband. he's on his

way home from work with his right-wing radio station on telling me that the democrats are wrong. that if alito is confirmed it will not set back roe v. wade. so i think that answers your question even though it wasn't directed at me.

on edit: my husband also keeps me away from his co-workers because he knows i won't keep my mouth shut if i disagree with someone.

[FreedomAngel82]

119. No I would not

If I didn't agree with his actions I would not support his job. And his actions and deeds and clubs he's been apart of are against everything I believe in. If I was married to him we would have a lot of arguing. Heck if I found out all this information before I married someone like that I would say "wedding off!". I could NEVER marry a man who doesn't value me as a woman.

[NYC Liberal]

122. She can support her husband all she wants.

But when she does she better be prepared to be scrutinized just as much as he is.

[0007]

114. Kind of like the way an honorable hooker works.

[DanCa]

8. Kids and wives should be off limits (nt)

[arcane1]

14. exactly, and off-limits to the hearings, too! n/t

[Hobarticus]

15. Kids and wives shouldn't be there as props, then...

They weren't even speaking to her!

[Beaverhausen]

16. I agree

[blossomstar]

26. Off limits???? Who questioned them??? Did I miss something????

[ikojo]

50. So, Eva Braun supported Hitler....

would people on this board not criticize Eva Braun? Wives and children are autonomous human beings and as such should not blindly support their husbands just because they are their husbands or fathers.

[CottonBear]

59. Then don't bring the kids to the hearings if they are under 18.

I wouldn't. As for the wife, she's there as a prop and has been smirking and smiling and laughing all day long. IMHO, she needs to be tougher to be a political wife.

Hillary Clinton never cried in public.

[txindy]

96. What if the kid says Barbara Boxer came on to him?

Like Phil Alito claims. He's in college now, so.... Not a kid.

http://www.wonkette.com/politics/philip-alito/the-alito-offspring-a-blogger-investigation-134463.php

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[senseandsensibility]

10. You're not against his confirmation?

Enough said. Thanks for sharing.

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[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

22. With All Due Respect, He's Been A Member Since Dec 04.

[buff2]

41. And your point?

:shrug:

[imagine1989]

93. Shouldn't matter

It really shouldn't matter how long I've been a member or how many posts I've made. My opinion is just as valuable. Just as a first-time voters vote is as valuable as a 20th-time voter

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[CottonBear]

17. You must be the only DUer not against confirmation. n/t

[imagine1989]

81. Quite possibly!

[Dinger]

18. Hey Mrs. Alito: "Yo Mama Wears Army boots, and

eats shit.

AND Yo mama's so hairy, she has bangs on her knees.
Yo mama is so big, she does hopscotch like this: New York, Ohio, Nebraska, Idaho, California . . .

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[Debau2005]

31. Now now

let's be nice to the new person...Oh wait, I almost got that out with a straight face.:rofl:

I have a hard time believing someone here is NOT against the confirmation, but then again that's just my small opinion.

[blossomstar]

20. Beg to differ with you, but she is a PROP for a PHOTO OP to get

her hubby confirmed!!!!!!! Can't you see that??????? HELLO???????? Anyone who could support Alito is not a democrat (will all due respect to you).... I'm sorry but basic values that a person has when they are younger are life long... to have had membership in the groups against black and womens rights groups SAYS IT ALL. Done. Enough said! His wife has croc tears that Karl Rove told her to cry so that his master BUSH will tip the court in his favor to gain more power!!!!! GET IT NOW???????

[robbedvoter]

37. True that. Set-up (with Graham) proven here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2362645

[qanda]

21. What do you mean we?

[smoogatz]

23. Hey, thanks for elucidating the proper use of "these forums" for us.

Really. Sometimes we get a little too rambunctious here, and forget that even heavily medicated Stepford freeperettes have feelings, too.

Lordy.

[Old Vet]

24. I wonder if there were tears for the 10 yr old being searched......

Please,politics are vicious. Her husband will be a very powerful man if confirmed, Affecting my children and me. So a few ego tears is really to much drama.

[leftchick]

excellent pont OV!

:thumbsup:

[antonialee839]

94. I agree. Way too much drama! If she can't take it, she shouldn't

attend the hearings. I didn't feel sorry for her today.

[CottonBear]

105. She smirked and smiled throughout the abortion and anal rape discussions.

She seemed happy that her husband supports supressing civil rights. :(

[FreedomAngel82]

142. Exactly

I saw when he was questioned about the ten year old girl from Kennedy last night and she was looking in the opposite direction of Kennedy and smirking and smugging. She surely wasn't crying than and she has a daughter for goodness sakes!

[katsy]

28. Regarding insults...

a 10 year old was stripped searched.

Nice, eh?

Women may one day enjoy botched back alley abortions performed with coat hangers.

Nice, eh?

Chelsea Clinton was brutally insulted by these right wing neocon maggots.

Nice, eh?

So forgive me if I haven't quite gotten the lesson of turning the other cheek, but... ms. alito can go fuck herself.

[Beaverhausen]

60. And this is her fault how?

I'm all for criticizing her husband but let's leave her out of this.

We don't like it when the other side does it to the Dem's family members.

[katsy]

111. I never accused her of a thing.

Just wondering if she cries for all the injustices and atrocities in this world. Is she aware of any? Or is she just part of the ruling class that would have me believe she is human.

I didn't like the insults flung at Chelsea... but I didn't see her out blubbering about having her feelings hurt either.

Bottom line... I don't buy ms. alito's "sensitivity" and she's made herself fair game IMO by playacting. That's right - I don't believe her feelings were genuine.

I would have felt more sympathy for her if she broke a nail and cried. IMO, that would have scarred her far more than the BS that was being tossed around at the time of her play-acting.

[Teaser]

29. I don't care.

How's that grab you?

[rzemanfl]

30. With all due respect, don't you think the whole thing was staged?

Timing for the news cycle was excellent too. We know this woman is anti-abortion, is she going to turn on the waterworks at home if Sammy doesn't go her way on the next abortion case that goes to the Supremes?

My own take on this is that anyone who would accept an appointment from our selected pResident has no scruples.

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[ClayZ]

34. And John and Teresa Kerry's swift boat ride was a walk in the park?

If the Rethugs think any of us forgot how they treated these people they must be kidding themselves. No pity for the Alitos and their Right Wing Fundi crap in this house.



This is a well thought out stacking of the court!

Welcome to DU.

[Surya Gayatri]

35. Sounds like a position

worthy of the great Scalito himself: "I'm not against his confirmation--but neither am I for it! It depends what you mean by for and against. That would depend if he was consistent with the constitution and whether such a case actually came up before me"...:wtf:

[CottonBear]

36. She cried when Graham rhetorically refuted the idea that Alito is a bigot.

No Democrat called him a bigot. Graham brought it up.

[lastknowngood]

38. This bastards going to be raping women and our country for 40

years. I don't give one damn about some soap opera stunt by evil enabler. Fuc* every damn one of these people and their families. Our country and millions of families will be dieing and losing their rights because of these bastards. Fuc* them all!!!!

[goclark]

44. She is a millionaire and could pay to get an abortion

I really don't feel sorry for her.

I feel sorry for the millions of woman and poor people who will be ruined by her husbands decisions.

[deadparrot]

39. While I think some of the mockery that's going on here is a little much,

and there's nothing wrong with shedding tears, especially in the midst of a high-stress situation, the blatant hypocrisy/storytelling by the MSM and the Republican Party re: the treatment of politicians' wives, plus the fact that the entire episode is scripted, angers me to no end.

[in_cog_ni_to]

40. YOU WANT THAT MAN CONFIRMED??? You

are in the wrong freakin' forum! Fuck Mrs., anti-choice, Scalito. If she can't handle it, she shouldn't be in the damn room. I didn't see any tears for the 10 year old girl who was STRIP SEARCHED by the police. Fuck her.

[chelsea0011]

42. Sorry but the media is treating this like the scream by Dean

They will play this video till we puke to show how insensitive the Dems are (even though Graham caused the crying). I have never seen so menaingless a yell by Dean become media fodder that all but made him a joke and killed any chance of him becoming the nominee. And now you will see this with Mrs. Alito. Fuck them. They are all corrupt.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

I agree with you

I've been watching MSM news and it's all about Dems "stepping over the line."

[CottonBear]

100. It was Graham who asked him if he was a bigot. Damn. I hate the MSM. n/t

[movonne]

The woman is probably un-hinged..as a SC justice he will get lots

of criticism and she will not be a good wife if she has crying jags all the time...

[caligirl]

43. This is also a place to rant. So I will. Alito is destructive to our

values and apparently a 10 year old and a mentally disabled man and many others whom he was incredibly insensitive to.

His wife chose a dysfunctional ladder climbing and possibly bigotted person. If the truth hits her on the way out, fine. Reality about ones self and mate can be painful. she doesn't have to attend these hearings, nor his mother and children. I often wonder if the repugs do this to impead a fare hearing. Snakes.

[still_one]

45. First of all were you outraged at the swiftpukes attacking Kerry?

second, it was alito that BELONGED TO THE RACIST ORGAIZATION, no one forced him

Third, if you have no objections to restriction of civil rights, then you should have no problem with alito's confirmation

[Kahuna]

46. Who died and left you boss?

:shrug:

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[imagine1989]

72. And what would you call yourself?

Certainly not a liberal. Because a liberal would encourage free thinking.

[blossomstar]

80. Definitely a liberal. Encourage FREE thinking???? Have you had

your HEAD IN THE SAND????

[imagine1989]

88. What?

I don't understand what your saying. That last reply made no sense to me. (sorry)

[blossomstar]

92. None of your words have made sense to me and a LOT OF OTHERS!

[imagine1989]

97. If you had an open mind...

Only because you weren't willing to at least open your mind to a different viewpoint before you read them.

[blossomstar]

104. my mind is open, sorry, but you are the one with the CLOSED MIND.

[stepnw1f]

108. That's Not Your Mind You Are Using

its your perception of one.

[Surya Gayatri]

86. Uh huh, I think I hear

the sound of crickets chirping--and by the way where has Imagine gone? Doesn't seem too interested in debating or defending his/her position! SG

:sarcasm:

edited: I see he/she has resurfaced to continue the lesson in PC...

[caligirl]

53. DITTO

:mad:

[gulfcoastliberal]

49. zzzzzzzzz

huh?

[Seen the light]

52. Interesting nt

[raysr]

54. Why, why is the

bitch there??? Why doesn't she watch it on tv? We know why, it's for EFFECT! Don't fall for that shit!

[calico1]

55. You are not against his confirmation?

Let me guess...you think george bush is a good president too, right?:eyes:

[blossomstar]

68. No Englightened person could have made that statement!

[GR]

61. You're For Alito's Confirmation....Case Closed...

And Mrs. Alito cried after idiot republican moot court coach Lindsey Graham started spouting and building straw man arguments...No one called Alito a bigot but Graham....It's preposterous that the can't remember being a member of the CAP group when he put it on his resume...He is a liar and not fit to sit on the court...face it...

[blossomstar]

75. So true. Lying, holier than thou bastard repuke.

[imagine1989]

106. Another example

You have portrayed to me another classic example of refusing to view opposing viewpoints before making a decision about them. Is it possible that some of my arguments make sense to you? But then again... how would you know? You never took the time to try and understand them!

[Zenlitened]

140. Um, you're aware that the Alito confirmation...

... didn't just show up in the news today, aren't you?

That people have considered this nomination and its ramifications long before you chimed in?

:shrug:

P.S. Loved your "reason" for supporting Alito's confirmation: "It could be worse." Quite the champion of progressive ideals, aren't ya! :rofl:

[boobooday]

63. Yes, let's maintain our dignity

While Bush kills some more people, and packs the Supreme Court with hateful wax statues.

[Faygo Kid]

64. People are angry. Not at Mrs. Scalito, or even her husband.

I don't engage in personal attacks myself. I remember what the scum of the Earth did to this young lady (Rush, who else?). But Mrs. Scalito is not at the top of my concerns. By a long shot. She will continue to enjoy her wealth and life of No Problemo.

[classics]

65. Give me a break, this was planned, its an on camera STUNT.

She deserves nothing but spite for such a crass headline grabbing stunt.

[bowens43]

67. Blah blah blah blah

the Alitos can take a flying fuck at a rolling donut, a flying fuck at the moon...

They are evil, nasty people. She's not to blame for anything?!?!? She married the scumbag so she must approve of his evil ways. Worse yet, she helped him to reproduce!! Those are genes that should have been weeded out of the pool long ago.

[txindy]

69. Just hit the 'Hide Thread' button

Policing other people's posts doesn't work and only results in flamefests. Hide the threads that bother you. This is just like the fundies complaining about 'The Book of Daniel' - CHANGE THE CHANNEL.

[Pastiche423]

70. This is a joke, right?

[imagine1989]

74. No, it's not.

I don't take expressing my opinions on both ethical and political matters are jokes.

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[BlueStateGirl]

71. No. They get no quarter anymore. They would never lay off on of us. Ever

[Cooley Hurd]

73. I encourage everyone to alert on this thread...

...instead of engaging with the OP, who has apparently left, hit-and-run style.

[Debau2005]

76. I have noticed that they have not responded to anything. nt

Nevermind...they are back!

[Cooley Hurd]

83. Yep... when I started writing my post, they hadn't...

:shrug:

[FreedomAngel82]

78. It's a big set up

Why didn't she cry when Kennedy was talking about strip searching a ten year old girl? She has a daughter. It's a big set up. Don't like it? Don't post there but do NOT tell me to shut up.

[bigwillq]

84. It's a sad state when fellow DUers

are not AGAINST the Alito nomination.

[imagine1989]

110. I don't have to agree with everything you all believe in.

[bigwillq]

116. So give me some reasons why

you aren't against Alito's nomination??? Maybe it will help me understand better why you said you are not AGAINST his nomination.

[imagine1989]

123. You are all missing the point!

The point is not that I would have no problem with Mr. Alito's confirmation. The point is that you all decided to stoop to the lowest level, and attack and insult an person who will have no effect on the public policy of this nation! You lost your dignity when you did so. When you left political debate and began using personal insults, you stepped outside the bounds of honorable debate. You cannot fight what you feel is wrong by perpetrating another wrong, but you can do it by expressing you viewpoints in a dignified way. I hope we do so in the future.

[bigwillq]

131. But you still said

that you are not AGAINST Alito's nomination. To me, that is scarier than the people who are knocking Mrs. Alito.

[deutsey]

133. In other words, when they began acting like Republicans?

"The point is that you all decided to stoop to the lowest level, and attack and insult an person who will have no effect on the public policy of this nation! You lost your dignity when you did so. When you left political debate and began using personal insults, you stepped outside the bounds of honorable debate."

Sounds like someone describing Rove...

:shrug:

[katsy]

136. WRONG!

The lowest level is staging that tear-jerking fiasco in the first place.

The problem is... these neocon stooges have no rythym. The tears rang hollow considering the subject at hand.

[Kerrytravelers]

125. A "fellow" DUer is going out on a limb...

... if you get my meaning (wink wink nod nod)

These forums belong to everyone. If I don't like the tone or conversation, but have nothing to add but a complaint that I don't like the tone or conversation, I just go about my business on other threads...

... but to be in support of this clown... hummm...

[tularetom]

85. You know what - nobody asked her to

come and sit there (or did they?). If she can't take the wimpy ass questions her geeky husband got today she better go join a fuckin convent or something. Jesus christ how could anybody watch that little act and not see through it? There are really onpy 2 alternative explanations for her behavior - neither of which is flattering. Either she was a pawn in a scripted performance or she is waaaay to emotionally fragile to be the wife of a SC justice.

[caligirl]

87. Well, we took care of that one didn't we.

[Geek_Girl]

90. We the people are the victims

Not Mrs Alito. If you support this nomination, then you support deconstruction-ism, racism and fascism.

Sell crazy someplace else . . . we're all stocked up here. -Jack Nicholson

[Benhurst]

91. I couldn't agree more. Why I've even read nasty remarks

about Eva Braun, a young woman who was guilty of nothing more than standing by her man.

So let's show a little respect for our lords and masters as they put a choreographed farce, hoping it will pass for democracy.

Sure Bush wasn't elected and Alito is little more than a corrupt stooge; but show a some respect, folks.

[radio4progressives]

95. Mrs Alito aside - You made the point to say that You're NOT against

Alito's confirmation.

Given that Alito is even more to the right than his Right Wing Colleagues, why aren't you very concerned about his confirmation?

[troubleinwinter]

101. You may use the "IGNORE" button for threads that relate to Mrs. Alito,

if it makes you feel better. It's a little box with an X in it.

You will likely feel more comfortable while you are here.... you won't need to feel it neccessary to instruct us on how "appaling" (sic) our posts are.

As for "political name-calling", well, we do it all the time. Delay is a liar and a criminal and an extortionist. Bush is a war criminal and a liar and a murderer and a fascist. Kenneth Blackwell is a criminal fraud. I could certainly go on.

"Mrs. Alito" is, in my book, a cosmetic back-drop for a LIAR.

[imagine1989]

107. Thanks for the tip

Thank you very much for the tip.

[Individualist]

102. How can you condone such a cheesy performance?

You do realize the whole thing was staged, don't you?

[HockeyMom]

112. As a wife (31 years),

I can tell you that if this were my husband, I would NEVER be there in the first place. Now, you can call my views old fashioned, sexist, or whatever, but I believe SPOUSES should stay out of their partner's "business" dealings, more so if they are in the public eye.

It all sounds too much like a set up to me. Wanna buy a bridge?

[Malva Zebrina]

113. Lindsey Graham was a participant in the rehearsal at the White House

where he and others contributed to a "mock up" coaching Judge Alito before the hearings. If that is not astounding, it is not tin foil hat to consider that Mrs. Alito was also coached. She is acting according to how she was coached to act. Tears? Heh--how pathetic. She oughta stay home and watch her "man" on Teevee if she cannot take the flak.

And after it is over--she will be set for life. Did this woman ever have a "career" like Laura Bush claims to have?

Come on. We don't need dramatizations of a poor widdle woman standing behind her man, shedding tears over the attacks of the mean old Democrats. It is just plain soap opera ish.

And this is the way our government functions? With these little play acts--family and all of that to decide who will be a judge for life?

[October]

115. She's all over the news!!!

Her little emotional outburst was way over the top.

It deserves to be addressed -- it was the lead story on CNN.

These forums are for political discussion, and many of us believe her actions were political.

[notadmblnd]

118. look. this man is going to sit up there for the next 30-40 years

This man believes in a version of the constitution that doesn't exist. A constitution they believe gives the President the status of King. These men, Alito, Roberts, Thomas and Scalia will have the responsibility of either giving or denying this power to the executive office rendering congress obsolete. If this happen, we will all become enslaved, our children will have no futures, our country lost. I'm not ready to live like that.

on edit: if this is too much for the delicate Mrs. Alito, perhaps she should just stay home. I mean, is there really any need for her to accompany him on his job interview?

[Thtwudbeme]

121. Oh my fucking God. Do you not recognize propaganda when you see

it?

Jackie Kennedy didn't act like a sniveling wimp when her husband was killed for Chrissakes....

What is the point of this whiny assed post?

[Mike Nelson]

124. I have NO TEARS for Madame Alito

STAY ON HER CASE. we could get another Arianna Huffington and her man could come out. if not, who cares about their feelings? they don't care abour yours.

[imagine1989]

126. You are all missing the point!

The point is not that I would have no problem with Mr. Alito's confirmation. The point is that you all decided to stoop to the lowest level, and attack and insult an person who will have no effect on the public policy of this nation! You lost your dignity when you did so. When you left political debate and began using personal insults, you stepped outside the bounds of honorable debate. You cannot fight what you feel is wrong by perpetrating another wrong, but you can do it by expressing you viewpoints in a dignified way. I hope we do so in the future.

(sorry that I made this post a second time. I accidentally made the first reply to the wrong post.)

[babylonsister]

138. Please go answer post#99. I'm curious, with all due respect. nt

[Kerrytravelers]

139. No, my newbie friend, I don't think we missed the point at all.

The crying bit is all over the news... sure we're going to comment. I would suggest being around longer before telling people who have been here for YEARS how to post at DU. Seriously.

If you want a political discussion, click to another thread. They're there. If you can't find a political discussion you like, start one. But don't do the "oh, poor mrs. reich-winger." It won't get you too far.

When one makes a spectacle out of one's self, one should expect the eye rolling that follows. And after 5 years of these genocidal, terrorists biggots, we're all a bit too pissed to say a mere "shame on ms. alito." So, fuck her is what you're going to read.

[brook]

127. with all due respect....

do tell where the 'values' are in Republican heaven?

The pugs are and will continue to portray this woman as a victim while what she really is is a willing co-conspirator. :nopity:

[Texasgal]

128. No kidding!

I completely AGREE!

It's just silly... it really is.

[Name removed]

129. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[chat_noir]

132. we're tired of being nice guys...

...and finishing last

[Kurovski]

135. As Mrs. Alito herself might say: "Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke."

Mrs. Alito should watch proceedings on the TEE VEE in an ante-room if she can't manage to keep her shit together.

[SmokingJacket]

137. This is not the New York TImes.

It's not even the New York Post: it's an opinionated message board.

If we can't let fly our true feelings here, where can we?

This is where WE GO for political name calling!

Alito is a piece of bigoted crap. The last thing we need on the supreme court. If he brings his family in to watch the circus and try to sway the questioners, well, they're fair game for us.

(Not that I'd do it myself -- not my brand of fun. But I'd defend to the death the right of my fellow DUers to say whatever they want...)

[LeftCoast]

143. Locking

This thread is going nowhere fast...