Comments on: Alito Hides His Plan To Push Executive Immunity In Wiretapping http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:13:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tacker http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-1158060 Tacker Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:13:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-1158060 <a href="http://rent-ring.com" rel="nofollow">Cheap apartments apartment house rent</a> Cheap apartments apartment house rent

]]> By: Scott Brison http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-1158041 Scott Brison Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:09:29 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-1158041 White House press secretary Scott McClellan would not say who Bush believes has been irresponsible, other than Democratic Party chief Howard Dean, who said last month that “the idea that we’re going to win this war … is just plain wrong.” In the past, the White House has also singled out, among others, Rep. John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who became a leading advocate for a quick troop pullout, and other Democrats who say Bush has no strategy. White House press secretary Scott McClellan would not say who Bush believes has been irresponsible, other than Democratic Party chief Howard Dean, who said last month that “the idea that we’re going to win this war … is just plain wrong.” In the past, the White House has also singled out, among others, Rep. John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who became a leading advocate for a quick troop pullout, and other Democrats who say Bush has no strategy.

]]> By: Scott Brison http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-1158043 Scott Brison Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:08:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-1158043 White House press secretary Scott McClellan would not say who Bush believes has been irresponsible, other than Democratic Party chief Howard Dean, who said last month that “the idea that we’re going to win this war … is just plain wrong.” In the past, the White House has also singled out, among others, Rep. John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who became a leading advocate for a quick troop pullout, and other Democrats who say Bush has no strategy. White House press secretary Scott McClellan would not say who Bush believes has been irresponsible, other than Democratic Party chief Howard Dean, who said last month that “the idea that we’re going to win this war … is just plain wrong.” In the past, the White House has also singled out, among others, Rep. John Murtha, the Pennsylvania Democrat who became a leading advocate for a quick troop pullout, and other Democrats who say Bush has no strategy.

]]> By: The Daily Background http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-473846 The Daily Background Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:21:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-473846 [...] ThinkProgress brings us speculation on how Alito Hides His Plan To Push Executive Immunity In Wiretapping, as well as a very interesting post entitled “Graham’s Behind-the-Scenes Coaching of Alito Could Violate Senate Ethics Rules,” “Graham” of course refers to the Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham- not the oh so delicious crackers of the same name, which were created in the 1800s by a Presbyterian reverend, in hopes that they would suppress lust. [...] [...] ThinkProgress brings us speculation on how Alito Hides His Plan To Push Executive Immunity In Wiretapping, as well as a very interesting post entitled “Graham’s Behind-the-Scenes Coaching of Alito Could Violate Senate Ethics Rules,” “Graham” of course refers to the Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham- not the oh so delicious crackers of the same name, which were created in the 1800s by a Presbyterian reverend, in hopes that they would suppress lust. [...]

]]> By: Progressive Republican http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-390643 Progressive Republican Thu, 12 Jan 2006 04:57:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-390643 <img src="http://www.rense.com/1.imagesH/theylive.jpg" alt="They Live" /> They Live

]]> By: Andy Nick http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-389874 Andy Nick Wed, 11 Jan 2006 22:38:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-389874 Oh Canada, Oh Canada here I come, Oh Canada! Oh Canada, Oh Canada here I come, Oh Canada!

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-388533 big papa Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:05:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-388533 Liberalism is dying and people like #11 are leading the way! Comment by Sane Liberal #21 InSane Librarian, Quick...do your part to resuscitate it, blow into the mike... Liberalism is dying and people like #11 are leading the way!

Comment by Sane Liberal #21

InSane Librarian,

Quick…do your part to resuscitate it, blow into the mike…

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-388527 big papa Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:01:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-388527 Alito says he can’t remember being involved in CAP, or what they did back in his college days… what a crock! we don’t need Samuel Alzheimers on SCOTUS! Comment by Pete Bogs #11 Hey Pete, It's an inbred gene handed down to all the right wing Bushite scum sucking traitors by their GREAT FATHER RONNIE RAYGUNN... Alito says he can’t remember being involved in CAP, or what they did back in his college days… what a crock! we don’t need Samuel Alzheimers on SCOTUS!

Comment by Pete Bogs #11

Hey Pete,

It’s an inbred gene handed down to all the right wing Bushite scum sucking traitors by their GREAT FATHER

RONNIE RAYGUNN…

]]> By: RAL http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-387761 RAL Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:51:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-387761 Friends, the last word on Alito and the Nazification of America: http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2006/3302alito_fuehrerprinzip.html Friends, the last word on Alito and the Nazification of America:

http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2006/3302alito_fuehrerprinzip.html

]]> By: bob the nihilist http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-387525 bob the nihilist Wed, 11 Jan 2006 06:28:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-387525 My God, the horror... My God, the horror…

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-2/#comment-387029 Marie Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:04:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-387029 #49, David Well stated comment! #49, David
Well stated comment!

]]> By: lickspittle http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386997 lickspittle Tue, 10 Jan 2006 23:47:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386997 this "administration" is very scary. They will send everyone to war for their "ideals" to Zionism. In my opinion FDR was a great four term president and look what he accomplished. Put everyone back to work, where bush wants to take American work and outsource it. CAFTA, NAFTA, et al. started the downhill slide. Our open borders where everyone streams across, cost taxpayers billions. Four hospitals in California closed down because illegals could not pay. Bush advocates "amnesty". All he is doing is displacing more American workers. What the hell did he do for New Orleans? This group of neo-cons has screwed up everything they have attempted. '06 should be the year of impeachment as they are war criminals. And I have seen them as a Vietnam combat veteran. This administration needs far less power, not more. The executive must answer to Congress. this “administration” is very scary. They will send everyone to war for their “ideals” to Zionism. In my opinion FDR was a great four term president and look what he accomplished. Put everyone back to work, where bush wants to take American work and outsource it. CAFTA, NAFTA, et al. started the downhill slide. Our open borders where everyone streams across, cost taxpayers billions. Four hospitals in California closed down because illegals could not pay. Bush advocates “amnesty”. All he is doing is displacing more American workers. What the hell did he do for New Orleans? This group of neo-cons has screwed up everything they have attempted. ‘06 should be the year of impeachment as they are war criminals. And I have seen them as a Vietnam combat veteran. This administration needs far less power, not more. The executive must answer to Congress.

]]> By: David http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386927 David Tue, 10 Jan 2006 23:05:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386927 17- Yes, the vitriol does rise when people talk about politics, but I'm sure you already knew that. And somehow I just have a hard time thinking that it is exclusive to here, but that is beside the point. Plain and simple, Alito seems far too deferential to government power, especially in the executive. With the current debate (I think we prefer the term scandal around here) over the NSA eavesdopping, torture/rendition, as well as the President's self-proclaimed power to determine the status of prisoners/detainees, or whether we abide by treaties that we are signatories to, I find it a little duplicitous to be told that the President gets the SCOTUS of his choosing. Didn't work for Roosevelt, and Bush is certainly no FDR. I don't recall Ginsburg or Breyer being in favor of unlimited executive power. And that you have to claim the RGB is more liberal than the rest of the court says far more about the current makeup of the court than it does about Ginsburg, for there is certainly no confusing her with a liberal. Also, if memory serves me correctly, didn't Clinton actually consult with Congress regarding his nominees? 17- Yes, the vitriol does rise when people talk about politics, but I’m sure you already knew that. And somehow I just have a hard time thinking that it is exclusive to here, but that is beside the point.

Plain and simple, Alito seems far too deferential to government power, especially in the executive. With the current debate (I think we prefer the term scandal around here) over the NSA eavesdopping, torture/rendition, as well as the President’s self-proclaimed power to determine the status of prisoners/detainees, or whether we abide by treaties that we are signatories to, I find it a little duplicitous to be told that the President gets the SCOTUS of his choosing. Didn’t work for Roosevelt, and Bush is certainly no FDR. I don’t recall Ginsburg or Breyer being in favor of unlimited executive power. And that you have to claim the RGB is more liberal than the rest of the court says far more about the current makeup of the court than it does about Ginsburg, for there is certainly no confusing her with a liberal. Also, if memory serves me correctly, didn’t Clinton actually consult with Congress regarding his nominees?

]]> By: ReidBlog http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386825 ReidBlog Tue, 10 Jan 2006 22:13:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386825 <strong>Brokeback Committee Room...</strong> Russ Feingold brings up the practice sessions. ...... Brokeback Committee Room…

Russ Feingold brings up the practice sessions. ……

]]> By: unbelievable http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386819 unbelievable Tue, 10 Jan 2006 22:10:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386819 <em>my beef is when teachers interject their personal feelings into the discussion (especially at the onset and prior to the discussion … if the class asks, then that’s different … if it were me, I’d give them my opinion after the discussion was over (or winding down) if they asked). </em> I still think what you are asking is unrealistic. Human beings have preferences (it's a survival skill). You can no more check your preferences at the door than you can your feet... <em>High school kids tend to be blissfully ignorant (college too, if you ask me) … challenging them to think and be informed is great! Comment by Giacomo — January 10, 2006 @ 1:32 pm </em> Giacomo, seriously - most of them have nothing to compare to. They've only known childhood where mom and dad provide. The handful who are emancipated and living on their own are much more serious. At this level they are adults who've not yet had the experience of being responsible for themselves. Ignorance is not their choice, and in fact, those who get into trouble do so for trying to gain experience... my beef is when teachers interject their personal feelings into the discussion (especially at the onset and prior to the discussion … if the class asks, then that’s different … if it were me, I’d give them my opinion after the discussion was over (or winding down) if they asked).

I still think what you are asking is unrealistic. Human beings have preferences (it’s a survival skill). You can no more check your preferences at the door than you can your feet…

High school kids tend to be blissfully ignorant (college too, if you ask me) … challenging them to think and be informed is great!

Comment by Giacomo — January 10, 2006 @ 1:32 pm

Giacomo, seriously – most of them have nothing to compare to. They’ve only known childhood where mom and dad provide. The handful who are emancipated and living on their own are much more serious. At this level they are adults who’ve not yet had the experience of being responsible for themselves. Ignorance is not their choice, and in fact, those who get into trouble do so for trying to gain experience…

]]> By: MichDem http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386794 MichDem Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:57:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386794 Alito and people like Sane are just plain treasonous for trying to rip apart the constitution , they need to get their own document such as the patriot act to wipe their asses on because the Bill of Rights is ours the real americans. Alito and people like Sane are just plain treasonous for trying to rip apart the constitution , they need to get their own document such as the patriot act to wipe their asses on because the Bill of Rights is ours the real americans.

]]> By: Lily http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386700 Lily Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:11:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386700 Of course the Executive Branch should have absolute immunity. And then let's vote more emergency powers to Supreme Chancelor Bush. Back off, Yoda! Of course the Executive Branch should have absolute immunity. And then let’s vote more emergency powers to Supreme Chancelor Bush. Back off, Yoda!

]]> By: For Truth http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386643 For Truth Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:34:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386643 Sane Liberal, are you NED? Sane Liberal, are you NED?

]]> By: For Truth http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386641 For Truth Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:33:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386641 12. Maybe if teachers were paid a good wage, more Right Wingers would be interested in the Job. Until then, the bleeding heart liberals will be teaching most of our young people. PS. 45k a year is not considered a good wage to influencial conservatives. 12.

Maybe if teachers were paid a good wage, more Right Wingers would be interested in the Job. Until then, the bleeding heart liberals will be teaching most of our young people.

PS. 45k a year is not considered a good wage to influencial conservatives.

]]> By: For Truth http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/comment-page-1/#comment-386628 For Truth Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:27:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/01/10/alito-wiretapping-justification/#comment-386628 Big papa I have great respect for you. Big papa I have great respect for you.

]]>