Back from my trip to D.C., and I caused Justice Antonin Scalia to flip out

[DemGirl7]

Hey follow DUers, I'm back from my University's Political Science Club's Washington D.C. trip, and the highlight of my trip was that my question to Justice Scalia caused him to flip out. We were down there from Wednesday April 5th to Saturday April 8th. And on Friday we met with Justice Scalia, for a private Q & A session, and my question made him flip out and really really mad. My question was "What is your defination of conflict of interest, because I have a hard time seeing that you have one", he then asked me why I said that, and I responded that there have been many cases that you were asked to recuse yourself from, due to possible conflicts of interest. He then asked me to named the cases, I first named both the cheney energy task force case, and the Hamdin case, and gave the reasons why. By this time he started to get all red in the face & mad, and gave some BS reasons why he didn't recuse himself from the cases. And asked me to name another case, so I named Bush v. Gore, and the fact that two of his sons were on the Bush legal team during the litigation phase, at this time my professor looked at me and told me to stop, but I proceeded, Scalia then really flipped out, and gave another BS excuse, and that called me "ignorant" and said that I "had alot of audacity to ask such a question". He was so pissed, and just flipped out, it was funny. He tried to walk out of the room as fast as could but was stopped because he promised before hand to take a group photo with us (I stood as far away as possible from him in the photo) after which he was out of the room in the flash. Afterwards my professor pulled me aside, told what I did was uncalled for, and that it wasn't funny(I was laughing)even serveral of the other students went up to me and told me that they thought how Scalia was acting towards me was rude, and uncalled, especially since he's Supreme Court Justice. I know on Monday, I will be in some sort of trouble, but I really don't care, I was the civil one, Scalia was the jerk who was getting nasty towards me and flipped out over a question. It was well worthg seeing that asshole flip out.:evilgrin:

[datasuspect]

1. speak truth to power

a big "vafanculo" to scalia.

[ShaneGR]

115. I'd like to see the photo...

Pretty easy to get if you're in it.

[Cooley Hurd]

2. From everything I've read, he's already flippy...

...but it gives me great satisfaction to know a DUer caused him anxiety! K&R!

[LeftCoast]

3. Good one!

Scalia really seems to have a short temper. He flips out at regular intervals. I like the fact that you were polite, but called him on his BS. :thumbsup:

[dchill]

4. I take it that your professor...

doesn't agree with speaking truth to power. Good for you!

[Warpy]

32. Her professor was trying to protect her

because we all know how petty, mean and vindictive right wingers are.

However, Scalia's days are numbered. He's disinhibited and that speaks ill of his mental status. Eventually more and more people will notice and he'll be forced to retire to spend more time with his family.

The right wing's day in the sun is just about over, too.

I doubt the repercussions will be great or last more than a few short years.


Ya did great, kiddo, and will be a credit to your profession.

[EVDebs]

202. His, Scalia's, pals in the NSA not to mention bar assns. will do

retribution. We may yet see 'desaparacidos' in this country, sad to say.

[babylonsister]

5. DemGirl7, you totally ROCK! Seems as if Scalia

can't handle the truth! :yourock:
And I think your prof should be proud of you for knowing your stuff and bringing up legitimate points! :yourock:

[Slit Skirt]

6. Bravo!!!!!!!

I wish I could have been there to see it!

[HereSince1628]

7. Authoritarians hate to be challenged. As a politics student you

surely knew that. :) Glad you pressed him.

[Emit]

8. Wow. Very impressive DemGirl7! Keep up the good work. n/t

[Duer 157099]

9. Awesome! You have got guts!

Bravo

edit to ask: were you the one asking last week or so about whether to stand when he entered the room? if so, what did you do?

[twiterpatted]

10. You Rock, I wish I was there. I would have chanted your name.

[WestHoustonDem]

11. You go DemGirl!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[merbex]

12. I don't see how you could be called rude - you didn't gesture and

and say Vaffenculo to him did you?(spelling)

Oh wait -

HE DID THAT in a church no less

No you weren't rude

[madaboutharry]

13. I think you should get recognition for serving as

an example of what it is to exercise your constitutional rights! Good for you. Your professor cares more of his own comfort level than you asking hard questions.

[Dudley_DUright]

22. Seems like the student has much to teach the professor here

We live in a democracy where questioning those in positions of authority should be encouraged, not discouraged.

[wtmusic]

207. Can't teach that old dog new tricks

The best we can hope for is to frustrate him into retirement.

[glitch]

14. Proud of you. K & R nt

:applause:

[Vidar]

15. Very well done.

[AndreaCG]

16. I hope your asshole professor

doesn't take it out on you with an uncalled for bad grade.

[Occulus]

159. Ah, but if so,

THIS THREAD proves retaliation, absent actually deserved bad scores on whatever. I doubt that will happen...especially if this thread somehow ends up in the professor's mailbox.

I don't mean email. Someone should let him know the old-fashioned way, so it's less likely to be traced. I'd send it myself if I knew his address...

If so, Hi, Prof. Our eyes are upon you and will remain so for the rest of the semester.

-Love and kisses, kgfnally

As to the temper tantrum, Scalia asked for it by asking for a third incident. I was just talking about this with someone here- Scalia demostrated total dipshittedness when he asked for the third example. Any of us, as we're all aware, would naturally stop and move on to another topic were someone to catch us red-handed in not one but two examples, but nooooo... Scalia had to be Mr. Superior Appellate District Local Supreme Court Judge, and ask for a third case. Good for DemGirl!! Excellent trap.

It was, predictably, the most damning example of all. I submit, however, that it was discussion here of what question to ask that had a hand in making this a closed event. This is, after all, a public board... and they very definitely know about us. Hi, Tony! Hope you had fun this afternoon!

Seriously, this is cool. DemGirl deserves a :beer: and a :party:

[Burried News]

Toyota. He asked for it - he got it. Petal to the metal floor the mother.

[Greeby]

17. Go Demgirl! Stick it to Fat Tony!

:applause: :yourock: :patriot:

[ldf]

135. NO! he may like that...

he IS into orgies, ya know? besides, i now my have to blind my mind's eye....

:evilgrin:

[C_U_L8R]

18. Sweeeeeet !!

Thank you DemGirl7 !! You ROCK !!!!

[guinivere]

19. Good girl!

I hope you aren't in any trouble.


:yourock:

[Bleacher Creature]

20. Wish I could recommend this thread more than once!!

Terrific stuff!

[xchrom]

21. you are to be congratulated -- however what is wrong with your teacher?

the justice was there for questions and you asked them.

scalia has made himself topical and a lightening rod -- not you.

scalia has injected himself in the news -- not you.

scalia has written a large page in the history books because of his controversies not you.

this was a prime educational opportunity and you did precisely what any intelligent student would and should do -- if they want to get the most out of their education.

[MADem]

53. I agree, and the prof was, quite simply, a COWARD

Wish there were PRESS in the room...that's worth seeing in the newspaper!!!!!!!

[xchrom]

72. agree -- it was such a beautiful opportunity.

and it didn't go unused -- brilliant.

[colorado_ufo]

114. Teacher may be older.

Although not an excuse, those who were raised in the generation that produced people now in their late 50s, 60s, and older were taught from birth to be differential to authority.

[MuseRider]

23. Way to go DemGirl7!

I don't know if I would have had that much courage or been able to control myself well enough to do what you did.

I am so proud of you for speaking the truth, we all know that means very little to them and this is just one more proof of that.

:yourock:

[DoYouEverWonder]

24. Your professer needs

to get real. I don't care if God was sitting there, no one is unquestionable.

[MelissaB]

31. I agree! No one is unquestionable.

Thanks, DemGirl7. :hi:

[DoYouEverWonder]

91. And I need to remember to use the spell checker

Professor - duh.

[Gabi Hayes]

25. if your prof stiffs you gradewise, you might be in need of a very

public letter writing campaign

in any event, this deserves more publicity than that generated in this thread

you should get in touch with Al Franken! the two of you have something in common, and I know he'd love to hear about your exchange with that fascist turdbonnet

[abluelady]

26. Obviously Your Professor is not One of the Elite

Academicians! Good for you. You knew your facts and presented them. There is nothing wrong with that. Remember, that's why we're in Iraq--freedom!:sarcasm:

[benddem]

27. good on you!!!

Wish I could have been there to cheer you on. :yourock:

[mitchum]

28. Is your professor a fellow member of Opus Dei or PNAC?

Otherwise, I don't understand how he could consider your questions out of line.
You did well.
But cover yourself in case your prof sees fit to punish you for your "impertinence"
Scalia is an ass and a boor.

[originalpckelly]

132. Correction: I think you mean an ass and a boar.

:rofl: :yourock: DemGirl7

[electropop]

237. Or an ass and a bore.

Seriously though, boor is the perfect term for him; I've used it myself.

[rumpel]

29. So you were the reason of the tabloid cover photo.

:)

Proud of you. Legitimate questions in my opinion, unless there is a law that SC justices are excluded from the recusal para.

:applause:

[Tigress DEM]

30. You must have been a Girl Scout.... sounds like you were PREPARED.

It's so cool when the public can get at these people and show them that WE KNOW the shit they are up too and we're not going to let them get away with it.

Having solid fact and figures or specific examples like you did is how we do it.

History will show you were anything but "ignorant" and some current events sources outside the MSM will see you as the new brand of everyday hero - a person who stands up and speaks the truth.

Good for you.

Now be prepared again. Monday when you go to school, bring a lawyer. You have a right to free speech and you shouldn't be persecuted for it. If you are, pretend you are a Republican and sue their asses off.

[liam_laddie]

33. K & R'd!

This kind of true tale about the jerks in power needs to get out there big time!
Congratulations on your homework to nail Fat Tony. BRAVO!!! Your prof is also
a jerk, more concerned with either his status or future access. Certanly not in
the truth of the matter.

[TacticalPeek]

34. Stand and deliver!

Oorah!

:patriot:

[bobbieinok]

35. PLEASE let us know what happens when you're back in class

[kittenpants]

Wonderful job! I wish I could have seen it!

The guy is a complete egomaniac and he simply can't believe it when someone has the nerve to challenge him. What you did was beautiful!:patriot:

[Immad2]

36. Thank you, Thank you and a heart-felt THANK YOU! I can't thank you enough

for trying to get at the truth.:toast: :bounce: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause:

[Nickster]

37. Awesome, Awesome, Outstanding job. As long as you were respectful in your

tone of voice then you were completely right to ask that question and Scalia was out of line. Bravo!

[Kahuna]

Bless you Dem Girl! You did REAL good.

:patriot:

[emdee]

38. Wow - you did a great job!

You asked the questions that should be answered - the questions that the media won't ask. Very cool.

He probably thought that you wouldn't be nearly as informed as you were and that when he asked "what cases?" you'd stumble. When your professor scolds you, just say "he shouldn't have asked if he didn't want an answer!"

;-)

emdee:kick:

[Grateful for Hope]

39. Wow! Good for you!

I commend you on your courage to stand up for your convictions and speak your mind in an obviously intimidating situation.

:applause:

K&R!

[BrklynLiberal]

40. Courageous!!!!! Guess he is not used to hearing the unvarnished truth!!!

:bounce: :hi: :kick: :hug: :headbang: :yourock: :applause: :woohoo: :patriot:

[Donailin]

41. power hates truth

and that is my THE NEW MOTTO. Say it loud and often. .

[Donailin]

43. and one more thing demgirl

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:toast:

[Longhorn]

42. You are amazing!

Fantastic!

And he had the nerve to tell you that the question was inappropriate? Who the hell does he think he is? Oh, yeah, right, a Supreme Court justice who is apparently ABOVE having to answer for himself.

:yourock:

[mirandapriestly]

44. Good for you. Are you going into journalism?

Sounds like you can be the next Helen Thomas! Your teacher sounds scary though, s(he) should have congratulated you. Your parents did a great job raising you, sounds like to me.

[NoodleBoy]

45. if I wasn't already in a relationship I'd hit on you right now.

[femmedem]

46. Whoot!

And not because you were rude. Because you were prepared, you thought for yourself, and you kept your cool.

Thumbs down for your professor, though. What's he or she teaching--Obedience to Authority 101?

[EFerrari]

47. Well done, DemGirl7! Truth to power

and don't let anyone give you any sh!t, especially not your professor. Scalia works for you, not the other way around.



:toast:

[Garbo 2004]

48. Your poly sci prof doesn't believe the gov't is accountable to citizens?

The purpose of such jaunts is to visit powerful folks in gov't and genuflect before them for the "honor" of being allowed in their presence?

You asked legit questions. Wasn't like you were mooning him or anything. You didn't even ask him to expand on his comments about the health benefits of orgies and if he had any personal anectdotes or techniques he'd care to share. ;)

Scalia didn't shout "this is off the record?" as he stormed out of the room? Damn, I'm disappointed. hee.

What would your prof consider "called for" questions? "What's your favorite color?" "Do you like broccoli?" "Aren't you a bit nervous when you go hunting with Dick Cheney?"

[Kenergy]

49. Good for you! n/t

[bostonbabs]

50. Bravo....Demgirl7 !

[Glimmer of Hope]

51. Good for you! What is his deal?

His behavior sounds really odd and undignified for someone sitting on the high court.

[killbotfactory]

52. Corrupt people don't like being called corrupt

But honest people don't mind being called honest... I don't get it.

[The Wielding Truth]

179. We @ DU get it. You are right. How self righteous he was.

They are so pompous and above the law!

[gkhouston]

54. why shouldn't you ask those questions?

is it really the first time Scalia's had to answer them? If so, what does that say about how much time he spent considering the matter before deciding not to recuse himself? If not, what does it say about his reserve and self-control, that he can so easily be unhinged by a question he's probably been asked any number of times? If he made the the right decision and knows it, why can't he explain his position, clearly and calmly. His reaction and your professor's reaction, makes it sound like Scalia was in the wrong and all three of you knew it but only one of you was willing to acknowledge it.

[converted_democrat]

55. You are my hero.. n/t

[unblock]

56. HEY! was this based on my suggestion?? (link:)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=2540663#2540668

if so, glad i could help!

:rofl:

[DemGirl7]

60. Yeah, it was n/t

[Metta]

57. Hold your space, girl.

It seems as if all you did was ask for information. If we have to ignore seeming illegality, then we tacitly support it. :thumbsup:

[NYC]

58. Congratulations! You should become a journalist.

You ask the right questions. He should have answered them. If he could have answered them, he would have, but there were definite conflicts of interest, and he wasn't going to admit to them.

[Chemical Bill]

222. Be an intern with Helen Thomas. n/t

[understandinglife]

59. Superb!! You had the facts and he knew it. Recommended.

George W. Bush willfully violated National Security to cover-up his willful launch of a war of aggression and illegal occupation of Iraq.

[IChing]

61. You make us proud ...nominated N/T

[Raksha]

62. Good for you! I wish I could have been there to see that. n/t

[kestrel91316]

63. Somebody give this girl a medal (maybe the Presidential

Medal of Freedom?) - she has well and truly earned it!!!!!!!

[The Backlash Cometh]

64. If you ever become a lawyer...

... be sure to advertise your law firm on DU. Wow. Great job!

[MadJohnShaft]

65. Excellent work. You are a true American

[Catshrink]

66. Congratulations!!!

Girl, you got some cajones. We're proud of you!!

:yourock:

[pnwmom]

67. Good for you, DemGirl7!!! I had a similar encounter with Henry

Kissinger when I was in high school. I repeated my question (about getting out of Vietnam) a couple of times because he was skipping around not really answering it. Then my embarrassed classmates tried to shush me. But my teacher then restated my question.

He never answered it, of course. I left there impressed not so much with his mind as with his amazing case of dandruff.

[last_texas_dem]

68. You rock

Very cool calling Scalia out and getting him all huffy. That's awesome how you were able to back up every claim you made under the pressure of having him angry and asking you further questions. Good job! :-)

[DemGirl7]

69. Thanks alot for your support

I knew you were all going to enjoy the story and I have to tell you all it was kind of scary, since it was Scalia, and I was very nervous for a couple days before it happened.:)

[sellitman]

74. I bet you were.

I wish a few of our elected officials had have the chutzpah you did. I salute you!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

83. Bravo! This man is a criminal and thank you for reminding him of it! :)

[Lisa]

70. Ya done good!

In my opinion, any Supreme Court Justice who can't maintain composure when asked a question by a student (even in a rude or needling manner, which you did NOT display, being civil and professional during it all) ... is either too sheltered, or too inept, for the job.

[Blue Belle]

254. Any Supremem Court Justice that can't maintain composure...

when asked a question from a student shouldn't be on the bench. Although, I guess decorum isn't one of Scalia's strong suits. :eyes:

PS: Great Work DemGIRL!! You Rock!!

[troubleinwinter]

71. You cited three cases.

You claim on all three, he "gave BS excuses", turned red and "flipped out", but I would like to know what he actually said in response to these questions.

[Marlie]

73. We're all so proud of you..

Your story made my day! Thank you.

[susu369]

75. Stand tall and proud!

Scalia may just limit his future private Q & A sessions - good for you.

Thank you.

[Stinky The Clown]

76. Young Lady, You Better Change your Major RIGHT NOW! ......

We need journalists like you!

Way ta go, kiddo. Ya dun good. :thumbsup:

[Junkdrawer]

82. Self delete- posted wrong spot...

:blush:

[Cobalt Violet]

77. Good job!

:yourock::kick:

[KeepItReal]

78. I would love to have been a fly on the wall for that! Good work!

Best of luck in school!

[Jim__]

79. Is there a video of that?

I'd love to see that on the evening news.

It's really past time to expose the lie that Scalia is some deep thinking constitutional wizard concerned with justice. He's a pig and a bully; and the people need to know that.

[Jara sang]

80. Awesome. You stuck to your guns.

He thought he could sideline you but you had your info down. Fuck Scalia. He is a pig.

[Rex_Goodheart]

81. BRAVO!

I'd hug you if you were here.

[Junkdrawer]

84. Hey Antonin.... just a foretaste of how the future will see you...

Selling your soul sucks, huh

[me b zola]

85. You made US proud, DemGirl7!

:applause: :patriot: :yourock:

[shenmue]

86. Good going

I love to see that asshole squirm.

[radio4progressives]

87. What a Fabulous Report! This needs to be sent out in the media !

:applause::applause::applause:

[pnorman]

88. When Ifirst saw the header of this.

I took it to be an empty self-promotional boast. But I can see otherwise, and you were the True McCoy. Warm praise! (and an apology). Was there any press coverage of that event?

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER! the alternative is SPEAK KISSY-KISSY TO POWER! Leave that to the Jeff Gannons & Bill O'Reillys. That's unworthy of a true American.

pnorman

[pnorman]

138. I should have said: "Real McCoy" rather than "True McCoy"

But mainly, I should have worded my apology a lot stronger --- a LOT stronger!

You're right up there with Harry Taylor!
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/04/06.html (About 40% down the list).

pnorman

[cally]

89. You're incredible!!!

Thank you for your truth! I'm impressed with your courage, tenacity, politeness, and preparation. Thank you

[flordehinojos]

90. if the big bully was getting so pissed off at your questions,it wasn't you

making him angry. it was his own damn guilty conscience and the struggle in his subconscience which wanted to answer truthfully and his own moral corruption which needed not to be bothered with a question he could not answer because if he had, he would have had to admit to his corruption--a lot like the same reason why bush can't ever tell the truth!

AND, YOUR PROFESSOR DOESN'T NEED TO BE A BUSH/SCALIA MAT NOR A BUSH/SCALIA ENABLER.

Hats off to you!

[graywarrior]

92. My first thought when I heard about this that it was a DU'r.

Ya got balls, kid. Nice job.

[annabanana]

186. When & where had you heard about it

(if not here on DU?) Has there been discussion about it in other fora?

[graywarrior]

214. Wasn't there something on the news about it?

[newswolf56]

93. Well and boldly done (and an upraised-fist salute!). But be sure...

to contact the American Civil Liberties Union as soon as possible, as I would anticipate serious reprisals, particularly since your professor seems to either side with the fascists (or to be so terrified of Guantanamo-type confinement he would readily rat you out). Thus an ACLU contact made in advance would help ensure your continued ability to resist. Also -- speaking as a long-ago radical activist -- it might be a very good idea for the next few months to make certain you are either always accompanied by (or in close contact with) trusted friends. Do NOT underestimate this regime's ever-increasing penchant for viciousness.

Which is precisely why I so emphatically salute you. I say again: well and boldly done.

[B Calm]

94. Very Good! Recommended Greatest

[yorgatron]

95. kick

:kick:

[freefall]

96. Congratulations and thank you!!!! n/t

[GeorgeGist]

97. Good for you...

your professor needs a good dose of you too; in class on Monday.

[deadparrot]

98. If those in power don't have to answer to those they serve,

it's very dangerous.

Good for you. Your professor, however, is another story.

[Anita Garcia]

99. Wonderful - good job!

[alarimer]

100. You obviously touched a nerve

good for you. If only more people had your guts!

[tom_paine]

101. Yee-HAAAW! You rock, DemGirl7!

Speak that truth to power!

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

[Duppers]

102. You Rock, DemGirl!

Thanks for speaking for all of us!

[SammyBlue]

103. What a great professor. . .what are you supposed to ask?

"Where do you get those fantastic shoes, Justice?"

"Tell me how you stay so fit and trim, Justice!"

"How does the weather affect your goiter, Mr. Scalia?"

Jesus holy Christ. . .what university do you go to?

[DemGirl7]

109. I actually go to a very liberal university

I don't know if you ever heard of it, it's the State University of New York at New Paltz. I was surpried that my professor acted the way he did, because he is liberal in his political opinions, I just think he wanted the school not to look bad, since there are a few students from my university that are interning at the Supreme Court (who were there in the room at the time this all happened and saw Scalia flip out).

[kath]

187. ooh, it's great that those interns were there! Now the story can be

spread around among the SC staff.

[JohnnyLib]

104. hah!

Power to the people!

[formercia]

105. I wish I could have seen it.

Love it :evilgrin:

[lavenderdiva]

106. BRAVO DemGirl7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You make us very, very proud!!! That you were so bold, and then in the follow-up, that you were so well-informed is inspiring. Thank you!!!! :applause:

[Missy Vixen]

107. If you get in trouble from either professor or the school

I'm sure there would be others besides myself that would be more than happy to write to the administration.

Justice Scalia owes YOU an apology. You asked a very legitimate question. He should have had the courtesy to give you an actual answer.

Julie

[kohodog]

108. Personally, I wish you were a reporter...Helen will retire soon

and there is no one in the gaggle with the guts to ask tough questions. Great job and thank you for having the guts to speak truth to Scalia and make him squirm. You and Harry Taylor are my heroes of the week!

[Divernan]

110. If your school gives you grief, just keep repeating "ACADEMIC FREEDOM"

I have no doubt that Scalia will be raising hell with the the people at the top of your university - probably the President, or the Chairman of the Board of Governors, who will in turn drag your Dean into the situation and then your professor. You must be going to a school with some special pull to get the private audience with that piss poor (in my professional opinion as a lawyer and former law school professor) excuse for a SC Justice. Was it Scalia's alma mater by any chance? So whoever at your school had the pull to set up a private audience, will have immediately been contacted by an enraged Scalia. I think you have two strong defenses. The first one is Academic Freedom, a concept which barely survived Joe McCarthy. The other is Scalia's own scandalous behavior. Since he is has a lifetime appointment, only a rare few people get the opportunity to throw factual criticisms at him, and you did a service to the whole country with your questioning. Then go on the offensive and suggest that in the future, if the school wants to set up meetings with judges, that they choose one who is not in the habit of flipping off the free press. Please let us know the fallout on Monday, and stand tall - we've got your back!

[suffragette]

111. Nicely done, DemGirl7

Great questions and great presence of mind to ask them.
Well done.
:applause:

[ArbustoBuster]

112. You make me proud to be an American.

Good job! Never stop speaking truth to power.

[Canuckistanian]

113. Cool! I hope he gets this treatment wherever he goes

I don't know about the other reasons he should have recused, but the Cheney duck-hunting incident was blatant and outrageous.

He should be answering these questions or he should resign.

[petgoat]

116. Total Meltdown! Bravo! The BCFEE is Flipping Out! nt

[colorado_ufo]

117. Most awesome DemGirl7, I salute you!

This may be one of the most courageous and defining moments of your life. I am not sure if you, yourself, are fully aware of the tremendous act of righteousness that you performed!

[Gabi Hayes]

118. any PR agents out there? this seriesly does need to get wide

play in the media

la la raw raw appears at Huffingtonpost

wouldn't that be a great start?

can somebody PM her?

[B Calm]

125. Be great if somebody caught this on video!

[leftchick]

119. so we now have confirmed SC justice nutcases

covering for the WH nutcase. great.

[in_cog_ni_to]

120. ROFL! DemGirl7!!!

:yourock:

I am so PROUD OF YOU! What an awesome thing to do! You know what pissed him off? YOU HAD ALL YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT AND HE COULDN'T SPIN IT! *sigh* Sweeeet! Just sweet! :yourock:

[BeFree]

121. Only in America

Thats why I love it!

[sakabatou]

122. Hey, Scalia, meet kettle...

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

123. Good job! Did you, your prof, &/or your classmates talk about this after?

What was the discussion like?

[DemGirl7]

127. A couple of the others in the group told me,

that how Scalia reacted was uncalled for especially since he is a Supreme Court Justice, and one of the students who is Psychology major, Poli Sci minor told me that Scalia showed signs of having psychological issues based upon his reaction.

[jbnow]

157. I'm surprised he asked for examples

I've seen him in question session on c-span and he is usually rude, arrogant and dismissive right away if he doesn't like the question.

Great that you were prepared. He probably bothered to ask because he thought you couldn't answer.

No one has to be a psych major to see that this man has issues when he is challenged at all. When I have seen him blow people off I couldn't believe this was a judge on SCOTUS acting that way. I couldn't believe any professional would act that way but considering his position if he can't maintain his composure and some decorum that is all the scarier.

I can see you'd be nervous but good for you. I wish he had answered your question because I wonder what the hell he considers a conflict of interest too.

Were you the only one he was rude in response to? Maybe you were the only one that asked a challenging question. Wish that one had been taped. Having seen him I understand why he usually won't allow himself taped.

[Joe Chi Minh]

178. So was I when I read it. But then what else cold he have done.

A rabbit caught in the headlights, doesn't enjoy to many options.

[YDogg]

185. I hope your professor backs off ...

... because you asked a question and were invited to follow up, more than once. If the professor wasn't comfortable with that, I'd guess he wasn't swift enough / knowledgable enough to respond as you did (I wouldn't have been that prepared, or swift), or he buys into the notion that you shouldn't question "authority." Or his personal politics would preclude him from asking those sorts of direct, honest questions of a rethug.

[quiet.american]

124. This week's Harry Taylor Profiles in Courage Award goes to you!

Way to go!:bounce: :applause: :patriot:

And SHAME on your professor!

[no_hypocrisy]

126. Salute to a true American patriot.

P.S. You ARE going to go to law school, right?

[muse]

128. Wonderful! Reminds me of how Bush doesn't like questions asked of him

We have all three branches of government in the hands of the same group of power hungry elitists. I'm sure it does surprise them when one of the "little people" comes prepared with information and challeges the notion that they are the rulers of the universe.

[YDogg]

129. You rock! This makes my day!!

:toast:

[linazelle]

130. This is fantabulous! You are a true patriot DemGirl...

:patriot: :yourock:

[stillrockin]

131. Way to go, DemGirl!

Maybe you'll inspire some of the pink tutu crowd . . .
:dem:

[progressoid]

133. Sounds like your prof is a ASS! That was definitely called for...

In fact it should be called for more often! Way to go!!!

[Digit]

134. chutzpah!

WTG!

Oh how I would have loved to be there to witness that!

[Swamp Rat]

136. MY HERO!!! hug hug hug hug hug hug hug hug hug hug hug!!!!!!!!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[tgnyc]

137. Courage. What a refreshing quality.

Don't be scared of your professor or anyone else. The truth frequently has a tendency to make cowards and sheeple nervous. Good job.

[hatrack]

139. OUTSTANDING!!!

You :headbang: ROCK!!!!

[bloom]

140. Good for you!!!

I saw him in that Q&A a month ago or so - it doesn't seem to take much to set him off. I'm surprised he even does those things.


:yourock:

[KoKo]

141. OMG! What a great report! You Go Girl...What Courage to do that!

Wouldn't it be great if more folks could stand up to him like that. They are SO ISOLATED and so USED to folks Bowing Down to them...when confronted with the truth...they run!

His behavior was terribly rude and dismissive. But, then we have boorish trolls occupying the highest offices in our land.

Thanks God for all of you who speak "Truth to Power!"

:applause: Thanks so much for posting that!

[Neil Lisst]

142. I'm so proud of you!! So very proud of you!!

Good for you.

Don't miss your chance to challenge the wicked who carry water for the Bushies. Way to go!

[Catherine Vincent]

143. Damn I wish that was caught on video!

You embarrassed the repuke! Good for you! :thumbsup:

And this should be on the homepage!

[katinmn]

144. Ha! Thanks for exposing that corrupt windbag!

He's an embarrassment and part of the 5-4 crowd who sold this country down the river in 2000.

A couple more outbursts like this and he may have to retire early. :evilgrin:

[Octafish]

145. You are in the Pantheon of American Heroes.

Seriously. You stood up and spoke Truth to Power. You are brave, like that guy who said to Bushler's face he was "ashamed of my government." You, too, stood up and were counted.

Thanks for giving a damn, DemGirl7!

Crazy Monkey

[Timbuk3]

146. You're my hero, today

Really. Thanks. That one story brightened my whole day, and it wasn't all that bad to begin with!

Now if we just had 300 million more like you...

[FogerRox]

147. Thats SOOOO friggin COOL

[Seabiscuit]

148. Bless you! Bless you! Just when I was feeling down about apathy among

college students you brightened my day and gave this old Vietnam-protest-era fart some shining hope! Thank you.

Makes me think of a new twist on an old song:

"Hitler
Has only got one ball
Guering
Has two but very small
Himmler
Is very similar
But Justice Scalia
Has no balls at all."

[Mr_Spock]

149. Wow!! Never ever back down to these powerfull LIARS! I'm so proud!

I fantasize daily about making evil people like Scalia realize the harm they have caused to our great nation.

We all know Scalia should be impeached for his many ethical breaches of trust.

Now he know's for sure that we know why he ought to be impeached.

Thanks!!!

[wakemewhenitsover]

150. You go, girl!

[napi21]

151. I'm proud of you, and if we at DU can help you with any problems,

you know all you have to do is ask! SHame on Scalia! Even if he was upset by your questions, as a SOCTUS, he should have had a lot more control of himself!

[YouthInAsia]

152. Do you know how EXCELLENT it would have been had you

turned your back in the photo? That woulda been sooooo great.

Anyway, who is that asshole to say you had a lot of audacity to question HIM? Who the fuck is HE? Some rich guy with connections? So the fuck what. What has he cured lately? Fuck him. Good job!

[pnwmom]

153. They would have just photo-shopped her out of the picture. n/t

[Seabiscuit]

154. Scalia forgets he's just a public servant, answerable to the people.

... people like you.

Who does he think made him king?

K&R, BTW.

[Protagoras]

257. He didn't forget because he never believed it ot begin with

He walked in with the view that he was being elevated to godhood and nothing has slapped him hard enough to make him think otherwise. Wish there had been a camera or recorder in that room.

[ms liberty]

155. Proud to be the 100th Recommend!

And so proud of you for standing up to Fat Tony! Good Work!

[Fleshdancer]

156. Why would you get in trouble?

Seriously, you asked a very important question and you backed it up with examples. Why does your professor think this was uncalled for?

[spuddonna]

158. You totally rock!

Thank you for making my birthday weekend complete! :evilgrin:
Cheers to you! :toast:

[Justice Is Comin]

160. Didn't see this until now

but don't want to miss out on the chance to applaud you. :applause: You should promote yourself to DemGirl8.

[minkyboodle]

161. cheers to you!!!

Thats how you deal with these people. Confront them
head on with it. Great job!!!

[KT2000]

162. That is so great!

You were so prepared it pissed him off. What an arrogant jerk.
You, on the other hand, did a great job. Thank you!

[speedoo]

163. He called you "ignorant"!!??

I'm no lawyer, but that sounds like slander to me. Have you considered suing the evil bastard?

Anyway, you are an inspiration. I hope you never lose your courage.

[MountainLaurel]

188. Seems like she's the exact opposite

She's got her facts lined up, sounds like she's far from ignorant to me.

[speedoo]

192. You betcha.

She is clearly not ignorant. Well prepared, smart, courageous and determined are a few adjectives that come to mind.

[stephinrome]

164. Bravissima!

You were great. A perfectly relevant question which you backed up with facts. Let us know what happens today (Monday).

[Greyhound]

165. Just... Thank You!!

[wtmusic]

166. What a little piss puppy he is

Good job. The arrogant SOB should get a dose of that every day for breakfast.

[psychopomp]

167. lol that is awesome

:yourock: :toast:

[fleabert]

168. you get the DU Ass-Kicker award today! congrats!

that is a bad ass story. why can't a journalist ask those questions?

[BigBearJohn]

169. When I grow up, I want to be just lik YOU! You Rock!!!

[ClayZ]

170. Bravo! Whoo Hoooo!

You should get an A+. Print all these posts and take them to your professor.

:kick:

[vanboggie]

171. WTG DemGirl!

I am so happy you nailed that bastard with all the right questions. You handled yourself magnificently!!!!


:yourock:

[sendero]

172. Trust me..

.... he wouldn't have gotten flustered unless he knew you had a point. Good work!

[Mnemosyne]

173. Bravo DemGirl! We need a hundred thousand more like you. n/t

:yourock: :applause: :woohoo:

[Senator]

174. One Thing TO-DO Today (Monday) --- Whatever happens...

...take copious notes (or even tape-record). Make a spectacle out of doing it.

Should anyone ask, tell them the truth -- that you'll be writing up your entire experience for publication. You want to get the quotes right.

You can honestly tell them you've got thousands of "blog readers" waiting for your next installment.

People tend to get more polite when they know they're on the record. Except Scalia of course.

----
www.january6th.org

[Tsiyu]

175. I am going to yell at you like you are really in trouble

I am going to call you by your first AND middle names: DEM GIRL!!!!!!!!

Don't you DARE worry for one second about upsetting that NeoMafia thug. YOU are the hope for my nation.

YOU, who speaks out, who asks for the TRUTH!

YOU, the mouse questioning the buzzard, the angel questioning the TROLL!!!!

I am so proud of you I could spit. And if anybody on this thread or in your RL gives you any grief, I'm spittin' on them NOW.

Don't you let anybody subdue or restrain your quest for TRUTH from TROLLS.

You did the absolutely best and bravest thing when you questioned Scalia. You did what our media should have already done. You said what many of your fellow Americans would have said.

You are my hero.

:yourock:

[Ganja Ninja]

176. Excellent work!

I don't know where your Professor is coming from. I thought the Bush v Gore question was spot on. Scalia and the rest of the felonious five or at least the one's still on the court should be impeached for their ruling in that case.

[Joe Chi Minh]

177. How different his reaction would have been had he been

innocent. he might have spoken down to you, all smiles, calmly explaining the reality in tones that could scarcely fail to have been immensely patronising; deighted to have set the record straight. I'd almost certainly have messed up something like that, had I tried to say what Demgirl7 did, but it would have been good also, if she'd asked him why he considered her question to be audacious. Did he not feel a sense of responsibility, even duty to enlighten young students where he thought they were mistaken?

Brilliant work, Demgirl7! His reaction was more eleoquent than anyone could have expected in their wildest dreams. Well, apart from the fact that it was par the course for those surreal hirelings.

[The Wielding Truth]

180. Brava! DemGirl7, you deserve an A for the entire course.Hope you get it.

In a just world he would have smiled, and appreciated that you get what law is all about. Practicing the law is discerning the truth through investigatory questioning and pursuing accountability.

He is not above the law. He works for us. I think that he needs to be reminded from time to time. You did, and it was right to do so.

[Czolgosz]

181. 129 recommendations just wasn't enough.

[Sugar Smack]

182. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:yourock:

[peekaloo]

183. LOL...at least you didn't congratulate him for staying out of Cheney's

line of fire on their hunting trip.

:yourock:

[annabanana]

184. That was wonderful of you...

Hypocracy MUST be called out whenever the opportunity arises. I hope you will post the picture.

Here's to you and your " ignorant audacity"! :toast: :thumbsup:

[lonestarnot]

189. Wooohoooodamnwhooo Demgirl! Guess he should have "known

his audience." Heh heh heh.

[StaggerLee]

190. I love you too!!!

Just wanted to tag-along with Sugar Smack's comment and add one of my own.

:loveya:


You really stuck it to him good!


:patriot: Thank you!

[i miss america]

191. Awesome! What a great read for a Monday morning ... K&R

:woohoo: :patriot: :applause: :yourock:

[pberq]

193. You go DemGirl!!!!

Congratulations on being so well informed that you could list these cases off the top of your head!

You and others like you are the future of this country!

[Lars39]

194. I am *so* glad you didn't play it safe!

No matter what kind of trouble you get into, I think you will look back on this episode with pride that you did the right thing. I can't wait to tell my dad. :D

:toast: :bounce: :loveya: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: :patriot:

[Dragonbreathp9d]

195. I'm sure you can talk your way out of any trouble

[jzodda]

196. Good Job!

Never let power intimidate you :)

I think you will go far in life kid, just remember that day whenever you feel like your being stepped on and use it as inspiration. You should be proud of yourself. I am going to guess you are no older then your early 20s and when I was your age I would not have had the guts you showed.

[eppur_se_muova]

197. Great job! If I had been your Prof, I would have added a few questions of

my own! Just because Scalia holds a position of high authority, doesn't mean he shouldn't have to answer questions from students. If he can't answer questions from students (as seems to be the case), he doesn't deserve the position.

Now we need a thankDemGirl7.com Web site!

[mimitabby]

198. you and Harry Taylor make me VERY proud!

thanks for being brave enough to ask the questions that we all wanted to ask!

[kentuck]

199. I love it!

They hate it when you come armed with the facts...

[Laughing Mirror]

200. Keep up the good work!

This is the best way to beat them. Confront them, your facts with their lies.

[Nimrod2005]

201. Will you marry me?

lol....Well done!

The will you marry is joke...But, I do love what you did.

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

203. Thanks for making my day

It's very disheartening sometimes to see all the bad news here, and everywhere for that matter.

I got a nice mental picture of Scumbaglia going red in the face. I'm surprised he didn't make his little up your's gesture.

[novalib]

204. I Hope You DIdn't Get Into Any Trouble

What you did was just wonderful. It shows exactly what happens when a pompous gasbag like Scalia is confronted with the truth.

Let us know if you have any further difficulty with your professor. We'll at least give you moral support.

Thanks for speaking up the way you did!

[Miss Chybil]

205. How dare you speak to his highness in such a manner!

Where do you think you live anyway, in the United States of America? Jeez.

[wtmusic]

206. The things you think of after the fact

It would have been great to ask him for a photo shaking your hand afterwards, just to watch the petulant prick pop another vein.

[CrispyQ]

208. Thank you for speaking out!

They count on people not wanting to be called rude when really, they are the rude ones, and criminal, to boot!

:yourock:

:hi:

[NoSheep]

209. Good for you!!!! Speak the truth!

[donsu]

210. awarding a gold star necklace

nt

[stop the bleeding]

211. I want to see that picture

this sounds awesome!

[Ino]

212. Bravo!

They get away with their behavior because no one asks the hard questions. But you did! I admire your courage, preparation and refusal to be intimidated by "authority". His reaction shows he's not been challenged nearly often enough, and your teacher is pathetic. Good for you!

[klook]

213. EXCELLENT!!

Wow, you really made the most of your opportunity. I love it that you were prepared and ready to cite examples of Scalia's conflicts of interest with no hesitation when he challenged you. What could he do in response but blubber and fume? :rofl:

Best of all, your act is sure to have long-lasting influence on your peers who were there to witness it.

I'm so glad that somebody like you (you, in fact, not just somebody like you!) is on the cusp of professional life. Whatever you decide to do after graduation, I'm sure you will be a formidable force for positive change.
:yourock:

[electropop]

238. Scalia-baiting may become a form of popular entertainment.

I can picture reporters following him around, asking inconvenient questions, and showing the result on "Entertainment Tonight" or whatever is on the air these days (I dumped my TV months ago in disgust).

[pdxmom]

215. You did good, DemGirl! And anyone (including your professor)

who says that was uncalled for is just dead wrong. What could possibly be wrong with asking legitimate questions? Scalia feels he's above being held to account and as long as you were respectful, then you have every right to ask a question regarding your government and those who propose to represent the people.

[dogday]

216. I am so proud of you for standing up

to him... When he called you ignorant, that was a sure sign you got under his skin... A thousand Congratulations to you!!!!!!!:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[mattclearing]

217. That's awesome.

You have done something wonderful for us all. Thanks.

[Lostnote06]

218. XOXOXO......have a nice day....

[mdmc]

219. thanks for the story... peace and low stress

[WilliamPitt]

220. You are now my God

:toast:

[Chemical Bill]

221. Way to go! n/t

[Lochloosa]

223. We would all like an update.

What happened today?

:toast:

[benny05]

224. Another Harry Taylor Moment

:yourock:

[Nabia2004]

225. DemGirl you rock!

Thank you for making my day.

Your experience should be written up and published.

[riona]

226. The job of the three branches of gov't

is to serve the American people. What part of that job description doesn't he understand?

[sinkingfeeling]

227. Great job. Wish someone had taped it, but don't think Scalia likes

being taped or photographed!

[rateyes]

228. Just as it is usually a good idea to

"remain silent" when accused of a crime......Scalia should know better than to open himself up to a Question and Answer session with bright people who are unafraid to ask the hard questions. Good for you!

[tabasco]

229. Brava DemGirl!!

The women shall lead us out of this wilderness.

[Generator]

230. Apparently

you have no respect for the robe. What an uppity lass you are! I mean, what do you think-respect is earned or something?? He's a Supreme Court justice for God's sake. YOU must worship him. Power must be worshiped and you must never upset their delicate constitutions! (funny word that one)I mean what the hell do you think, this is a DEMOCRACY or something? Well, anyway I guess he doesn't want those nasty questions asked. You, young lady, gave that poor man a bad time! Shame. I hope it was worth it not bowing down to power and daring to speak. Because, really who do you think you are? (GUTSY!!)

[Uncle Joe]

231. I salute you DemGirl7, you are a patriot!

:patriot: You did not give him hell, you just spoke the truth and it sounded like hell. I admire and respect your courage and tenacity, I wish you the best.:hug:

:kick:

[wicket]

232. Awesome!!!!!!

:yourock:

[LanternWaste]

233. "Ferris Bueller, you're my hero"

"Ferris Bueller, you're my hero"

It's a apt quote under the circumstances... Man, oh, man I wish there was a video of that!

[sepia_steel]

234. HAHAHA you have made my DAY. Maybe even my week!

You got guts, and THANK YOU!

[geniph]

235. Who the hell does he think he is?!

Dammit, WE THE PEOPLE pay his salary. We are his employers. We are entitled to call him to account on his actions. It is "audacity" to ask him for his reasoning in not recusing himself on cases where there is an apparent conflict of interest?! Does he truly believe he is above the law?

When did we fall into this nonsense of venerating public servants such that their actions and decisions may not be questioned? What the hell country IS this, anyway?!

Good on you, DemGirl. He's an uncivilized, arrogant boor, unethical and ill-mannered. It's high time someone called him on the carpet.

Oh, and I'd really like to know what questions your professor would have thought were appropriate. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the questions you asked.

[electropop]

236. Your prof's behavior was uncalled for.

If he's teaching political science, he's fucking up big time by attempting to stifle dissent. Perhaps he should teach in Iran.

[Jokinomx]

239. A Great Story!! Did he give you the "gesture"? n/t

:toast:

[Dinger]

240. Oh My, I Just Saw This

Glad it was in time to give a recommendation! Wow!!! My hat's off to you Dem Girl!!!!
:) :evilgrin: :party: :toast: :bounce: :smoke: :wow: :thumbsup: :dem: :kick: :loveya: :hug: :headbang: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: :rofl: :patriot:

[myrna minx]

241. You rock.

:yourock:

[mcscajun]

242. Heroic. That's the only word that covers your behavior.

NOT 'Uncalled for'.

:yourock: :patriot:

Watch your back, keep notes on everything that happens in your classes with this professor, and keep us posted!

[CTLawGuy]

243. Are you taking the class with prof...

Tom Daschle, by any chance?

or it is Prof. Joe Lieberman?


;)

[Roland99]

244. You rock!

[proud patriot]

245. Huzzah

well done :patriot: you have courage and I'm very proud of you .

[autorank]

246. Move to the head of the class!!!!! You're terrific.

"He was so pissed, and just flipped out, it was funny." I don't know anything about you other than this post but I can say with great confidence that your parents, your entire family should be very proud of you; and your teacher should view you as one of his very best students.

To hang in there with this bully, a guy who uses his position to intimidate seasoned lawyers, is remarkable. You were civil and obviously zeroed right in on his weak points. You didn't back down.

Damn, you deserve an A immediately. Don't let the professor beat you down. Where does he think he teaches, North Korea. You did what your supposed to do, you asked serious questions. My favorite line:

"What is your definition of conflict of interest, because I have a hard time seeing that you have one" -- you trapped him, made him ask you a question, then nailed him. Wonderful.

Consider a career in law or as a negotiator or even in politics. You'll sauced.

Where did your self confidence come form? You've got it!!!

[holboz]

247. If action is taken against you, CHALLENGE IT!

That wasn't a prescreened Bushie event. Lest he forget that the idea of a democracy is govennment by the people. You had every right to question him. When we get frightened to question our leaders for fear of retribution then we've officially entered a dictatorship.

YOU ROCK DEMGIRL7!!!!!!!! :yourock:

[Justpat]

248. Your professor should have been proud of you.

His attitude is hard to understand.

[Ramsey]

249. My sister made him freak out too

A few years ago she was in a private Q&A thing held by her college. She was doing her senior thesis on drug policy in the US and Australia. She asked Scalia about his decisions on some controversial drug cases at the SCOTUS. She knew the cases well, since she had been researching them.

Scalia stares at my sister, then turns to the moderator and says: "I told you NO LAW STUDENTS". To which my sister replied that she wasn't a law student, just an undergraduate, and could he please address her questions. He refused, because he didn't want to "discuss specific cases, which is why I didn't want any law students here!"

Lololololol, he seems like quite the thin-skinned asshole.

[ThoughtCriminal]

250. He works for US

He is our employee, not Lord High Executioner. Never forget that. You have a RIGHT to ask him ANYTHING.

[Chichiri]

251. 182 greatest nominations -- is that a record!? n/t

I SAID n/t!!

[livvy]

252. Aaahhhh! I needed a story like this one today.....well done!

Proud of you!

[librechik]

253. Oh, man, you had his number, all right!

If I had been your professor I would have congratulated you on your research skills. You got him three times, and he was out!

:loveya:

[merh]

255. You are my hero!

I am so proud to share this board with you. :yourock:

:patriot: Never be afraid to ask the hard questions. Be very worried if you are the one that is afraid to answer them.

:hug: thank you

[Terran1212]

256. I met a RW Congressman and DIDN'T confront him and I felt terrible

It's awesome you stood up to such a powerful man. I've never met anyone that high up; i'm not sure I'd be brave enough to take him on.