The REPS are desperate to get Alito on the SC

[DoYouEverWonder]

They know indictments are coming down and they are in big legal trouble. They need to make sure they have a majority on the SC so they can finish destroying what is left of our constitution. How can someone defend the constitution when they don't even know what's in it?

Here's what Lindsey Graham said during Day 2 of the confirmation hearings:

"And I hope you'll understand if any us come before a court and we can't remember Abramoff, you will tend to believe us."


and here's what he said while Mrs. Alito was crying:

"Let me tell you this: Guilt by association is going to drive good men and women away from wanting to sit where you're sitting. And we're going to go through a bit of this ourselves as congressmen and senators.

People are going to take a fact that we got a campaign donation from somebody who's found out to be a little different than we thought they were -- and our political opponent's going to say, "Aha, I got you!"

And we're going to say, "Wait a minute. I didn't know that. I didn't take the money for that reason."

And you know what? I'm going to believe these senators and congressmen for the most part, because that's the way we do our business. We meet people here every day. We have photos taken with people -- and sometimes you wish you didn't have your photo taken.

But that doesn't mean that you're a bad person because of that association." (What did this have to do with bigotry?)


I think the message is clear. The Repugs only want someone they can depend on to rule favorable when they come before them in court.

[leftchick]

1. Crystal

clear.

:grr:

[lonestarnot]

2. You are absolutely correct. And that Unitary Executive is not such a bad

sell for them either.

[StraightDope]

3. Indeed.

Why else all the theatrics? This is one of the last moves in a five year strategy for a permenent dictatorship. After Alito is on the SCOTUS, it'll be a repeat of the Bush v. Gore farce. And if that fails, there's always martial law! Remember, it couldn't have happened without the complicity of the media. Some Fourth Estate!

SD

[DoYouEverWonder]

5. People forget that we are one disaster away

from marshall law. However, I am still hopeful that if they try it again like they did with Katrina, that they won't be able to get away with it any more. They will never be able to pull off another 9-11. Too many of us know what they are about now.

[librechik]

6. don't think of it as a dictatorship--the better people are just in charge

forever. One happy party rule, legally and permanently. Because God decided. So shut up and stop struggling, we're only doing the best thing for everybody. Trust us.

[Surya Gayatri]

4. When I heard this quote

from Graham, I nearly fainted:

"And I hope you'll understand if any us come before a court and we can't remember Abramoff, you will tend to believe us."


I literally couldn't believe my ears. Shouldn't this be construed as "court tampering" or an "attempt to influence a court official"? And not one of the pundits picked up on it. This exchange between the nominee and a Senator charged with approving his nomination should be front page news, IMHO!!! SG


:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

[librechik]

7. why was Graham allowed on the panel after coaching Alito?

or vice-versa

[woodsprite]

8. Critique requested as I've never written a LTTE before.

This is what I have now, but I just don't feel it's strong enough. In know it should be short.

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It was missed or ignored by many, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) summed up the importance of Judge Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court. During his alotted 20 min. of speaking on Alito's behalf, Sen. Graham said

"And I hope you'll understand if any us come before a court and we can't remember Abramoff, you will tend to believe us."

This nomination is not being pushed by the Republican side of the aisle because Judge Alito is a conservative and will overturn Roe v. Wade - though they see that as a bonus. This nomination is a last ditch effort to cover themselves as the Abramoff investigation heats up.

In any other courtroom situation, Sen. Graham's comments would be construed as "court tampering" or an "attempt to influence a court official". Unfortunately, it seems to be the standard modus operandi of many current Senators and Representatives. As an added bonus, the Republican side gains support from the Supreme Court for Unitary Executive power, ultimately placing the President above the law.

Judge Alito is a danger to our Constitution, he is a danger to our Bill of Rights, and he is a danger to America. He should not be confirmed.

[DoYouEverWonder]

9. Sounds great

Go for it.

Thanks, we need to get this out there.