As Judge Alito is interrogated by the Senate Judiciary Committee next week, too many Americans will click the channel away as they yawn at the thought of caring about the newest nominee to the Supreme 
Court. Despite this fact, I thought I’d post a little tribute to our nation’s highest court.
If confirmed, Alito could move the court to the right since he would be replacing the more centrist Sandra Day O’Connor. This has far-reaching implications… everything from the power of the president during war times, to affirmative action and abortion.
I don’t know enough about his record to make an informed decision about whether or not I support his nomination – but I was a bit weary when I saw the spokeswoman for Concerned Women of America stand up and shout how wonderful the man is… My mom receives their propaganda, which has accused public schools that encourage environmentalism as “agents for earth and animal worship”. I read this stuff with my own two eyes and nearly pulled my hair out.
I realized today that I could only name five justices – so I wonder – how many can you name? (answer found in comment section)
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- @jeffreine that bridge gives me chills
- @jeffreine yep! and watched tv ... I'm pretty sure every night should end like that
- @soccerhaus it was pretty hilarious... then another couple came in and started making out too.. it never ended
January 10th, 2006 at 5:36 pm
Ruth Bader Ginsberg…um…Thomas…uhhh…Paul…Ringo…Meredeth Baxter-Birney…and…Mike Nesmith I believe…and I’m out.
January 9th, 2006 at 5:01 pm
Oy. Alito worries me because of his past record on executive authority. The Bush Admin. has greatly expanded the President’s prerogative, and I worry about a justice who might in fact help to exacerbate that trend.
That said, the hearings are meaningless. He’ll be confirmed. The committee will preen, posture, ham it up for the cameras, drop hard-hitting quotes that are meant to get them on the evening news, and otherwise extract no new or interesting information from Alito.
Bonus: Bush says that Alito has “the intellect to bring a lot of class to the court.” What does that even mean? Since when has there been any connection between intellect and class (in that sense)? Could the President define either word on the spot?
January 9th, 2006 at 12:53 am
The currency over here has a Queen on it, any points for that? My poli sci professor had a thing for the Supreme Court, but I really don’t follow it’s internal dynamics as closely for the social decisions, I’m obviously much more interested in how the replacement will vote on things like privacy and other workplace issues where O’Connor was a key vote.
January 8th, 2006 at 8:40 pm
thanks for the answer! thanks for the check on “how much you are paying attention to your government” need the reminder more! :)
January 8th, 2006 at 3:11 pm
Heh can’t name ANY. That IS bad. :oX
January 8th, 2006 at 1:57 am
not to brag, but I know all of them…yeah I pretty much am disgusted by the views of both the far left and far right. I wish many more would join the radical middle.
January 8th, 2006 at 1:53 am
hey-i just noticed the book you’re reading. is that for a class or personal pleasure? crossan has interesting views. he’s always on the specials on primetime tv. let me know what you think about it.
January 8th, 2006 at 1:52 am
argghh-i got all but 2. didn’t know jp stevens and forgot breyer. yea, i understand your reservations about an endorsement from cwa. but i wouldn’t dismiss him solely on that fact. i guess one of the primary issues for me is how does he interpret the constitution? i would like to read more about him, albeit not through ANY group’s mouth. i don’t like it when politicians politicize things and it sounds like alito may be in for a “borking.” whatever side you come down on, that just isn’t right. *sigh* i am weary of all politicians. anyway, if you find some good sites that are objective, please post!
January 7th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Chief Justice: John Roberts – Associate Justices: John Paul Stevens, Sandra Day O’Connor, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, David Souter, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer