Comments on: Judge cancels special election to replace Lott. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:05:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mississippi Blue http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4230295 Mississippi Blue Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:37:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4230295 The sad part about this is that the onlly reason Barbour is doing the election like this is so Lott can skirt the lobby law. There is no other reason - Lott could have just retired Jan.1 and there would be no question about the election. I can understand (not agree but understand) if it were some legal ideal or belief - just have your cake and eat it too. The sad part about this is that the onlly reason Barbour is doing the election like this is so Lott can skirt the lobby law. There is no other reason – Lott could have just retired Jan.1 and there would be no question about the election.

I can understand (not agree but understand) if it were some legal ideal or belief – just have your cake and eat it too.

]]> By: George http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4230203 George Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:55:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4230203 Barbour will appeal to a higher court. Barbour will appeal to a higher court.

]]> By: Helen Rainier http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4230166 Helen Rainier Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:59:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4230166 #12 -- You speak for many of us, I'm sure, in your praise of this judge to chose to follow the law. That is a primary reason why I so intensely dislike this administration and any one who enables them. They are violating the oath of office that they swore they would uphold and defend, and that includes the US Constitution. When I was still in the Army, I pledged that oath and did it with great pride. It breaks my heart to see that trampled upon by domestic enemies of the Constitution. #12 — You speak for many of us, I’m sure, in your praise of this judge to chose to follow the law. That is a primary reason why I so intensely dislike this administration and any one who enables them. They are violating the oath of office that they swore they would uphold and defend, and that includes the US Constitution. When I was still in the Army, I pledged that oath and did it with great pride. It breaks my heart to see that trampled upon by domestic enemies of the Constitution.

]]> By: Mississippi Blue http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229429 Mississippi Blue Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:08:29 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229429 There are a great many of us here in MS who are happy that this judge chose to follow the law however the next stop is the State Supreme Court that is full of Haley's buddies. Barbour did not start this because he planned to lose - it will be a sad day for the rule of law. There are a great many of us here in MS who are happy that this judge chose to follow the law however the next stop is the State Supreme Court that is full of Haley’s buddies. Barbour did not start this because he planned to lose – it will be a sad day for the rule of law.

]]> By: Buckie Boy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229404 Buckie Boy Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:46:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229404 Their attempt to totally take over the courts is starting to show cracks and just maybe there could be some judges out there that know what rule of law means and will stick to it. Not really something most repukes like, but screw em, it's not OK if a repuke does it. Buck Fush Their attempt to totally take over the courts is starting to show cracks and just maybe there could be some judges out there that know what rule of law means and will stick to it. Not really something most repukes like, but screw em, it’s not OK if a repuke does it.

Buck Fush

]]> By: Nevar http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229403 Nevar Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:43:34 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229403 March 19th? How about electing the Easter Bunny? Free grass and colored eggs for all! March 19th?
How about electing the Easter Bunny?
Free grass and colored eggs for all!

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229396 Doc Rock Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:33:24 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229396 The best laid plans of mice and . . . . The best laid plans of mice and . . . .

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229382 Wayne Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:23:28 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229382 Oh the link to the Austin issue, forgot to add to my last post. <a href="http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:561535" rel="nofollow">Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.</a> Oh the link to the Austin issue, forgot to add to my last post.

Are you using ‘too much’ energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229373 Wayne Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:16:51 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229373 The future will show how far the judiciary and the state of law will decline in the US. Comment by JMOHR — January 15, 2008 @ 7:03 pm The Law ( Constitution and other laws passed and signed ) has already been broken and broken badly at the Top, of course the locals are running rampantly insane. Austin Police got caught going through people's electric bills, without a warrant, not just one suspect, everyones in a wide net gathing of personal data, in search of a suspect, by power consumption. I suspect heads are going to fall in the primaries. People are ticked across party lines over that mess. The future will show how far the judiciary and the state of law will decline in the US.

Comment by JMOHR — January 15, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

The Law ( Constitution and other laws passed and signed ) has already been broken and broken badly at the Top, of course the locals are running rampantly insane.

Austin Police got caught going through people’s electric bills, without a warrant, not just one suspect, everyones in a wide net gathing of personal data, in search of a suspect, by power consumption.

I suspect heads are going to fall in the primaries. People are ticked across party lines over that mess.

]]> By: JMOHR http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229364 JMOHR Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:03:28 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229364 There are even limit to what a conservative, right wing judge appointed by a Republican will tolerate. The problem will come with those appointed by Bush. A large number of them were considered unfit by the ABA. Of course, that radical left wing organization is no longer heard by the administration. The new Republican appointments are vetted by the religious right and the Federalist Society. Hold on to your hats. The future will show how far the judiciary and the state of law will decline in the US. There are even limit to what a conservative, right wing judge appointed by a Republican will tolerate. The problem will come with those appointed by Bush. A large number of them were considered unfit by the ABA. Of course, that radical left wing organization is no longer heard by the administration. The new Republican appointments are vetted by the religious right and the Federalist Society. Hold on to your hats. The future will show how far the judiciary and the state of law will decline in the US.

]]> By: katy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229361 katy Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:57:29 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229361 OT - but, help! <em><strong>Dodd Facing Fight Within His Caucus on FISA</strong> [...] <strong>Dodd needs our support.</strong> I’ve been in contact with his team and they want responses from citizens that they can show his staff as well as others to let them know that we have Dodd’s back to continue this fight. <strong>Please contact Sen. Dodd or leave a comment on this thread supporting his leadership.</strong> [...] http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/01/15/dodd-facing-fight-within-his-caucus-on-fisa/</em> OT – but, help!

Dodd Facing Fight Within His Caucus on FISA
[...]
Dodd needs our support. I’ve been in contact with his team and they want responses from citizens that they can show his staff as well as others to let them know that we have Dodd’s back to continue this fight. Please contact Sen. Dodd or leave a comment on this thread supporting his leadership.
[...]
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/01/15/dodd-facing-fight-within-his-caucus-on-fisa/

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229355 RUCerious Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:46:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229355 I am so glad the rule of law still applies. And in Mississippi, no less!! **smiling** I am so glad the rule of law still applies. And in Mississippi, no less!!

**smiling**

]]> By: Impolitics http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229352 Impolitics Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:42:23 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229352 It will be interesting to see what amounts to a referendum does to the presidential campaign. Not to mention the press response. It will be interesting to see what amounts to a referendum does to the presidential campaign. Not to mention the press response.

]]> By: celtic cynic http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229349 celtic cynic Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:39:36 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229349 re #1 - Let's hope so. re #1 – Let’s hope so.

]]> By: StratRat http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/comment-page-1/#comment-4229344 StratRat Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:30:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/01/15/judge-cancels-special-election-to-replace-lott/#comment-4229344 I thought the judge was going to do this. Maybe there still is a Constitution here in America. I thought the judge was going to do this. Maybe there still is a Constitution here in America.

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