BREAKING: JOHN EDWARDS SAYS FILLIBUSTER ALITO

[Halliburton]

http://ga3.org/campaign/opposealito

UPDATE: this is a legit site. It's linked to on Edwards' own site (http://oneamericacommittee.com)

[xchrom]

1. cool.

[IndyOp]

19. You can go to petition from John Edwards site - block by any

means at their disposal - not quite "filibuster"...

John Edwards' One America Committee site
< http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/ >

[Inland]

33. Done.

I am in favor of a filibuster for reasons stated in this thread


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2362939&mesg_id=2362939

[Viva_La_Revolution]

49. Done!

Nice to see Edwards is still on the scene.

If he decides to run again, he has my vote.

[AuntiBush]

59. Same Here.

I hope he runs again. He'd get my vote in a NY second.

[acmavm]

65. Done. Thank you for the link. n/t

[robbedvoter]

82. How typical! Just as I was about to be surprised....

[fujiyama]

2. Interesting letter

It's funny though that it doesn't come out and use the word filibuster though.

[rpannier]

11. That's true

But, for now using the word, "oppose" is less caustic. The Alito nomination is still in committee. Filibuster should be used once it's obvious common sense is a lost cause. IMLTHO

[fujiyama]

22. I agree It's a good letter though

It's a good letter though and strongly worded. I like how he says block by any means necessary.

[montana500]

3. hell yes.

that's all we need to know right now.

FILIBUSTER.

[Atman]

4. He just moved up a notch on my "might vote for prez" list

Any others have any cajones? Hmm?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

7. Mine too. nt

[IndyOp]

15. It doesn't say John Edwards anywhere on the page!

At least not at the link in the OP - what were you looking at?

[az chela]

35. He has always been first on my list!!!

I wish he would have run for prez and john as vice president.
Jim and Elizabeth would be great in the white house

[mod mom]

5. I would love a Gore/Edwards ticket in '08! You tell them John!

[Oceansaway]

6. Touche !!..n/t

[FreedomAngel82]

8. Yes!

Do it!

[Atman]

9. WAIT A MINUTE!

Something is fishy. This isn't a legit web address. Nowhere does it link to any official J.E. anything. It is a sign-up for this "GetActive" thing, but nothing else.

[Eric J in MN]

36. It is linked from here

http://blog.oneamericacommittee.com/

[mom cat]

10. Signed and kicked. Sign ALL the other petitions at this link:

There is quite a list there:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2365394

[Atman]

14. DONT SIGN THIS PETITION! STOP NOW!

Look at the page...it is a data-gatherer, and has no reference to John Edwards OR a petition. You're sending your e-mail to them, not signing a petition!

[IndyOp]

23. You can get to petition from John Edwards' site

< http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/ >

[Emit]

50. It must be connected

I signed one, and then went into the other, and it had me as having already signed.

[TheGunslinger]

12. Where does that link say anything about John Edwards?

[IndyOp]

13. You can get to petition from John Edwards' site

< http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/ >

[PWRinNY]

One America Committee

is John Edwards' PAC.

[bettyellen]

21. here is a copy of the letter and the link edwards sent out

Letter and Petition from John Edwards

Dear Friend,

When President Bush nominated Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court last year, I wrote you to express my strong opposition to his confirmation. His record, both on the bench and as an official in the Reagan and first Bush administrations, showed that he is an ideologue whose extreme views would put our fundamental rights at risk.

Now that his hearings in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee are underway, it is becoming even clearer that Samuel Alito is the wrong man for the job. It's time for Democrats to stand up for what we believe in. Join me in opposing Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/opposealito

Alito's careful dodging of the tough questions about his ideology and record can't hide the fact that his views are way outside the mainstream. His failed memory about his own activities — from his membership in a reactionary group at Princeton to his failure to recuse himself from cases in which he had a financial interest — creates a vacuum on ethical issues that is unacceptable in an appointment of this importance.

Please join me in calling on Democratic Senators to stand up for the core principals of our party by opposing Alito's nomination. This is not my petition; it is ours, because all of us are threatened by this nomination. Sign our petition calling on Senate Democrats to stand together and block Alito's confirmation with every means at their disposal. We will share the results with Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/opposealito

What would it mean if Alito is confirmed to the Supreme Court? Alito is a conservative activist in the mold of Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. If he replaces the moderate Sandra Day O'Connor, a consistent swing vote, the court would shift far to the right, endangering our liberties so deeply that it would affect the lives of every single American.

Here are just a few of the positions Alito has staked out that put our fundamental rights in danger.

Abuse of Power. President Bush is now engaging in surveillance of United States citizens that violates federal law. He could have asked Congress to change the law, but he didn't. That overt abuse of power demonstrates the importance of a Supreme Court committed to protecting our basic freedoms. But Alito has consistently expressed support for vesting tremendous power in the hands of the President, with few checks by Congress and the courts. In questioning, he responded that the courts were ill-equipped to determine the limits for interrogations or detentions that the administration or the military deems important for security or to balance the government's needs against basic constitutional protections. The implication that he would take a hands off approach whenever the administration says "national security" is in invitation for governmental abuse.

Eliminating the Right To Choose. When Alito applied to work at the Justice Department in 1985, he expressed his strong belief that, in his own words, "the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion." As a judge, he took a narrow view of Roe that the Supreme Court, and Justice O'Connor, explicitly rejected. In his hearing, Democratic Senators repeatedly pressed Alito to distance himself from the view he expressed in 1985. He didn't. Instead he focused on the undisputed doctrine of stare decisis, that is, giving weight to existing case law. In the absence of a repudiation of his unequivocal statement in 1985, I am not comforted much. His answers about abortion sounded a lot like Clarence Thomas's. It's clear that given the opportunity, Alito will vote to restrict — and probably eliminate — a woman's right to choose.

Conservative Judicial Activism. Judge Alito has a history of putting his conservative ideology over the rule of law. He has voted to invalidate important laws passed by Congress, including a ban on machine guns and the Family and Medical Leave Act. And he has consistently ruled against victims of discrimination in the workplace. In all these cases, he has proven more conservative than many of his Republican colleagues on the courts of appeals and even more conservative than Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas in some cases.

Judge Alito has consistently sided with the most powerful interests, business or government, which concerns me greatly. But I am most concerned about his willingness to overlook executive abuse of power, which has been then hallmark of this administration. This is a judge who is way out of the mainstream, someone who disregards our fundamental rights and endangers our liberties. Join me today in urging Senate Democrats to stand together and use every means they have available to block this dangerous nomination.

http://www.oneamericacommittee.com/opposealito

Sign this important petition today. Your support will make an enormous difference to our Democratic Senators as they stand together to fight Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Thank you for all that you do for our party,

John Edwards

[IndyOp]

29. ...block Alito's confirmation with every means at their disposal -

I don't see the word filibuster in there - but that is a damn good letter.

Thank you for posting it Betty Ellen - :)

[TheGunslinger]

27. That's better.

[stepnw1f]

16. Kick (nt)

[Fla4kerry]

17. We wish

looking at this realistic the Dem's will be far short of a filibuster. We don't have the 41 votes to oppose him. I wish with all my heart we did, it will be a sad day in America when he gets on the Supreme court.I shudder to think when another Judge retires, if this ass gets the votes the next judge up for appointment will be more to the right than this person.
Edwards doesn't have much clout any more to speak out requesting this, but it's nice that he did.

[Flabbergasted]

37. I'm glad Rosa Parks didn't listen to you

No offense but I don't see why we shouldn't just go for it.

[Connie_Corleone]

18. Okay. I see it's legit now. nt

[Little Star]

20. Signed and kick

[Jayhawk Lib]

24. Kerry /Edwards again

That combination was close last time. With conditions as screwed up as the *ush admin has it and everybody realizing it now, they will be a shoo-in now. We have a winning combination with them, lets do not foul it up....

[IndyOp]

26. Kerry/Edwards wasn't close - they *WON* - GOP stole it...

And I cannot face another Kerry/Edwards run - sorry, I just disolve into tears/rage/tears.

[Jayhawk Lib]

30. You are 100% correct

But this time I see no way the repubs can juggle the votes enough to deny them this election...

[IndyOp]

43. No, no, no!! Please, nooo!!! They can change a 70% to a 30% with ease!

Step 1: Entrenched election theives, small and large across the country. Man with arms deep in muck of theft of 2000 election just appointed to Federal Election Commission by *.

Step 2: Herr Bush is already preparing the folks, "The Dems will find that the Amurkan people will reject them at the polls if they criticize the war."

Step 3: Steal election by losing registrations; printing partial poll lists; installing software on machines that will switch D to R votes and...

Step 4: TOLD YOU SO!! The people don't like poly-tishuns that critecize their beloved Preznit's war.

THE MARGIN DOES NOT MATTER -- They can steal anything. And they are doing away with election polls. It is the day after the election - are you *certain* that the Dems should've won? Certain enough to take to the streets?

:(

[usregimechange]

25. Yes!

[saltpoint]

28. With no crystal ball or Merlin-like future vision I can only

guess that Alito is a right-wing fascist dead-set to overturn Roe and who knows what other hard-fought liberties.

If John Edwards calls out loud like this for a rejection of this nomination, I'm with him. I'm no fan of Bush-appointed fascists in the first place, and Edwards' stance helps frame my objection. (More people know him than know me, and I like the way the man thinks anyway.)

Go John Edwards.

[Proud2BaLiberalMom]

31. This IS JOHN EDWARDS SITE!

I got this e-mail from John Edwards today. It IS his site!

Signed & Kicked :kick:

[Clarkie1]

32. Done. Please sign Clark's petition as well...here is link.

http://ga4.org/campaign/bodyarmor

[az chela]

34. I just got this from John and sent it to everyone I know

As soon as I signed it.Hope all of you you will sign it and send it on to everyone you know

[mousie]

38. gladly done! THANKS!

[samhsarah]

39. thank god!

[Mr_Spock]

40. After seeing that Freeper cocksucker lying in action, I think they should

That guy is a fucking weasel and should be away from anywhere he can cause harm to another human being.

[Mr_Spock]

41. Signed petition. I think I got to call these F'ing Senators tomorrow

This sleazy weasel has got to go!

[SoCalDem]

42. BREAKING.. Ain't gonna happen

and anyway, Edwards is not in much of a position top be calling any shots these days. I like the guy, but he would be spending his time better continuing to speak out against poverty and looking after Elizabeth & the kids..

Alito was "IN" from the moment his name left *²'s pouty lips..


The crew of Dems we have in office now are not the kind to "stand up", and we would need a majority of at least 10 to withstand the cowering...We don;t have it....haven't had it for over a DECADE..

[IndyOp]

44. Just checking - Have you ever been wrong about anything?

:( :( :( :(

[SoCalDem]

45. I think I was...once in 1986...

but then maybe not :)

[IndyOp]

48. Ralph Neas (PFAW) says that he thinks Alito can be stopped,

ACLU is pushing very hard, and we all *must* too - I think there is no other moral choice. We must, must, must all participate in slamming on the brakes...

And, by the way:



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[SoCalDem]

52. why.. you little copycat

[IndyOp]

69. Well, give me credit. I know genius when I see it !!

Though you are WRONG about Alito being a done deal -- :kick:

[SoCalDem]

83. i sincerely HOPE I am wrong and he gets defeated

:)

[Cocoa]

47. I'm with Edwards

a dems says something like this about something so important, it's a no-brainer. Edwards has my support.

As a powerful legislator, a legislator at all, or merely a private citizen, I'm with Edwards. Filibuster Alito!

[lonestarnot]

73. You are sounding very defeated. LOL

[MrSlayer]

46. Too bad he's not still in the Senate to lead the way.

And if he was I wonder what his stance would be.

[Freddie Stubbs]

72. It's a lot easier to call for a filibuster when you are out of the Senate

than when you are in it.

[cal04]

51. from the Australian

Another leading Democrat, John Edwards, the Democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2004 election, called Judge Alito a conservative "ideologue" who would try to turn back the clock on years of hard-fought progress by liberals.

"His record, both on the bench and as an official in the Reagan and Bush administrations, showed that he is an ideologue who would put our fundamental rights at risk," Senator Edwards said.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17810531%255E1702,00.html

[NYFlip]

53. Done

[FogerRox]

54. K n R If DEMS filibuster-- gotta back them up March on DC

here-
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2365675

Circa 1969--

SHUT IT DOWN, SHUT THE SENATE DOWN

[Guaranteed]

55. That...is...huge. Much respect for Edwards.

I must say that I underestimated him.

I hope he'll stick by that.

[ClayZ]

56. Done@

[Digit]

57. done!

[AuntiBush]

58. Signed & Thank You John Edwards!

And Halliburton, for posting this.

Signed, kicked & nominated.

SHUT ID DOWN!

[Swamp Rat]

60. KICK and recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!

KICK!!!

:kick:

[Pushed To The Left]

61. Signed it! n/t

[laylah]

62. Done! K and R!

[Coexist]

63. done

[lonestarnot]

64. All fucking right EDWARDS!

[in_cog_ni_to]

66. Done! F-I-L-I-B-U-S-T-E-R! n/t

[lonestarnot]

70. Would you like with one L or two?

[lonestarnot]

67. kick

[lonestarnot]

68. kick

[lonestarnot]

71. Yep!

[AzDar]

74. kick

[il_lilac]

75. done and thanks! nt

[trudyco]

76. signed, passed on the info, and kick -nt

[jackstraw45]

77. Not to be too cynical....

But you all do realize that you are just giving Senator Edwards staff your email address for fundraising, right?

You do realize that this is the true motivation behind this "petition."

[Seabiscuit]

80. Not to be too realistic, but that IS too cynical.

[helderheid]

78. excellent!

[Seabiscuit]

79. Done.

[FogerRox]

81. please recommend this thread-- keep Edwards thread top of page

My case for a Filibuster- please read and recommend-
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2366893

[Seabiscuit]

84. Done.

[bigwillq]

85. Signed

and Nominated! :bounce:

[pat_k]

86. After you sign, Check Out

the Alito ACTION ALERT in General Discussion