Pat Buchanan tries to critique the Court, and in particular Justice Stevens, in this *brilliantly* crafted critique.
The Faustian bargain these justices are offered is favorable media, comparisons to great liberal jurists of yesterday like Louis Brandeis and Hugo Black, and repeated references to how they have "evolved," and "grown," and are being accorded a strange "new respect."
When they accept such media favors, these justices, nominated by Republican presidents to restore constitutionalism to the court, begin to receive ovations at establishment dinners and turn up on the most desirable party lists. Where once they were the "clones of Scalia," suddenly, they are jurists of "independent thought."
Yes Pat, its because of the popular media attention and the party invitations they receive that they find the death penalty abhorrent to democratic principles and in violation of the Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Or, it could be that we're the only industrialized country in the world, one of two if you deign to include China, that still executes it's own people. But Pat is probably right, they probably made a "Faustian" bargain for caviar and foie gras.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Those who stay will be champions. . .
Jake Long is the opposite of Justin Boren!
While Boren, transferring to F*C* STATE, is a communist, Jake Long is the best of college football.
He is truly the epitome of class and the living example of Bo Schembechler's motto: THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS!
Mike Hart, Michigan's career leading rusher and a co-captain with Long last season, said there was no player more deserving of the No. 1 overall pick.
"If you want to talk about a sure thing, it's Jake Long," Hart said. "No quarterback (in this draft) is a guarantee with the top pick. The smartest pick, the best pick, and safest pick is Jake Long. He's someone who's not going to get in trouble. He's someone who everyone is going to like. He's not going to come in and be a (jerk).
"He's the perfect pick. A lot of guys would go buy a lot of cars and crazy jewelry, but he's probably going to show up in Miami driving his white S-10 truck. I saw him last Friday at a draft party, and I said, 'Jake, you're going to have a bunch of money to go buy whatever you want,' but he still wears the same jeans, same shirts, same everything. Jake is going to be Jake. He's a guy who plays football and acts like he doesn't have any money."
Carr said Long takes nothing but positives into the NFL.
"I think they're looking for more than a great football player; they're looking for a guy who can be a representative of not only the organization in the NFL, but the city and be a guy in the locker room who is going to represent and be the kind of leader that you need to be successful," Carr said.
"I think everybody who knows Jake is thrilled for him because, certainly there is a financial aspect of this thing, but I think in the years ahead, Jake will be everything for the Miami Dolphins that he was at Michigan. The thing I love the most about Jake, I know this won't change him. He's genuine, and he knows what he wants to do in life. I'm delighted for him."
While Boren, transferring to F*C* STATE, is a communist, Jake Long is the best of college football.
He is truly the epitome of class and the living example of Bo Schembechler's motto: THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS!
Mike Hart, Michigan's career leading rusher and a co-captain with Long last season, said there was no player more deserving of the No. 1 overall pick.
"If you want to talk about a sure thing, it's Jake Long," Hart said. "No quarterback (in this draft) is a guarantee with the top pick. The smartest pick, the best pick, and safest pick is Jake Long. He's someone who's not going to get in trouble. He's someone who everyone is going to like. He's not going to come in and be a (jerk).
"He's the perfect pick. A lot of guys would go buy a lot of cars and crazy jewelry, but he's probably going to show up in Miami driving his white S-10 truck. I saw him last Friday at a draft party, and I said, 'Jake, you're going to have a bunch of money to go buy whatever you want,' but he still wears the same jeans, same shirts, same everything. Jake is going to be Jake. He's a guy who plays football and acts like he doesn't have any money."
Carr said Long takes nothing but positives into the NFL.
"I think they're looking for more than a great football player; they're looking for a guy who can be a representative of not only the organization in the NFL, but the city and be a guy in the locker room who is going to represent and be the kind of leader that you need to be successful," Carr said.
"I think everybody who knows Jake is thrilled for him because, certainly there is a financial aspect of this thing, but I think in the years ahead, Jake will be everything for the Miami Dolphins that he was at Michigan. The thing I love the most about Jake, I know this won't change him. He's genuine, and he knows what he wants to do in life. I'm delighted for him."
Damn White Women!
Why is Barack Obama not putting Hillary away?
If you ask MSNBC's Chuck Todd, its because of "Obama can't close the deal with white women."
*SNAP*
Is that racist or is Chuck Todd as obsessed with the double entendre as I am? He said the above phrase over and over again all morning on "Morning Joe" and even sent it to me in his daily political update text message.
On another note . . . yes, I receive daily text message political updates from Chuck Todd.
If you ask MSNBC's Chuck Todd, its because of "Obama can't close the deal with white women."
*SNAP*
Is that racist or is Chuck Todd as obsessed with the double entendre as I am? He said the above phrase over and over again all morning on "Morning Joe" and even sent it to me in his daily political update text message.
On another note . . . yes, I receive daily text message political updates from Chuck Todd.
On to the politics...
Being the complete nerd that I am, I subscribe to the mailing lists of both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. This means that I get both of their spin emails. After last night's PA primary, these are the emails I received. It is interesting to observe the differing accounts of what is happening in this race.
Dear Eric,
Thanks to you, we won a critically important victory tonight in Pennsylvania. It's a giant step forward that will transform the landscape of the presidential race. And it couldn't have happened without you. There will be much more to do beginning tomorrow. But tonight, let's just celebrate the fact that you and I are part of a remarkable community of people tough enough, passionate enough, and determined enough to win big when everything is on the line. Thanks so much for all you do.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
[CONTRIBUTE]
Dear Eric,
Thanks to you, we won a critically important victory tonight in Pennsylvania. It's a giant step forward that will transform the landscape of the presidential race. And it couldn't have happened without you. There will be much more to do beginning tomorrow. But tonight, let's just celebrate the fact that you and I are part of a remarkable community of people tough enough, passionate enough, and determined enough to win big when everything is on the line. Thanks so much for all you do.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
[CONTRIBUTE]
ERIC --
Votes are still being counted in Pennsylvania, but one thing is already clear.
In a state where we trailed by more than 25 points just a couple weeks ago, you helped close the gap to a slimmer margin than most thought possible.
Thanks to your support, with just 9 contests remaining, we've won more delegates, more votes, and twice as many contests.
We hold a commanding position, but there are two crucial contests coming up -- voters will head to the polls in North Carolina and Indiana in exactly two weeks. And we're already building our organization in the other remaining states.
But it's clear the attacks are going to continue, and we're going to continue fighting a two-front battle against John McCain and Hillary Clinton.
I need your support right now. Please make a donation of $25:
Thank you for all that you're doing to change our country.
Barack
First and foremost let me be clear, I have done absolutely nothing to help either of them, yet they are so gracious in thanking me.
To Hill: I don't want you to win, so while you praise "us," "you and I" for being so tough, resilient and victorious when all is on the line, it makes me mostly annoyed that you just won't go away!!!
To Barry: Enough already! I like you and I want you to win, but seriously . . . talking about your victories in February won't permeate the zeitgeist today! Nobody likes watching the team that gets out to a big lead and then sits on it while the other team is scrapping away, trying to come back. Most people watching end up rooting for the scrappy team to pull off the improbable comeback. You would be correct that the result of this tactic is usually victory. In politics as in sports however, the next game is just as important and your sitting on the lead and refusal to engage in the game is turning people off to you. You're better than this, you are the more talented athlete. Don't let yourself be out hard-worked and out-fought by the scrappy Clintons!
My law school, the felonious...
This is some very interesting news coming from Wayne State University law school, my alma mater . . .
This guy was in my criminal procedure class my last semester in law school- he was a night student.
My buddy Danny had evidence with him and apparently the guy was paying attention in both classes because this is what happened!
What is funny, or may not be funny, depending on whether you have a sense of humor or not; the guy was a really nice, personable, if not all-too-bright guy. . . he was outgoing but super soft spoken.
Oh, and then there is this exemplar of virtue who happens to be enrolled at Wayne Law currently!
Apparently the law school needs a new motto: Wayne Law- We Produce Our Own Clients, thats the "Wayne Difference"!
This guy was in my criminal procedure class my last semester in law school- he was a night student.
My buddy Danny had evidence with him and apparently the guy was paying attention in both classes because this is what happened!
What is funny, or may not be funny, depending on whether you have a sense of humor or not; the guy was a really nice, personable, if not all-too-bright guy. . . he was outgoing but super soft spoken.
Oh, and then there is this exemplar of virtue who happens to be enrolled at Wayne Law currently!
Apparently the law school needs a new motto: Wayne Law- We Produce Our Own Clients, thats the "Wayne Difference"!
UNHOLY TREASON
As a reflection of the new direction of this blog, I am going to infuse more non-political, but every bit as much, newsworthy information. Some sports, some current events and other "stuff" that is interesting to me . . . and hopefully you.
The first story I am posting is this most disgustingly, unholy of treasons.
My response: Justin Boren is a big cry-baby, who can now go live in his parent's basement, eat his Mom's homecooked food and make his once-proud parents wonder where they went wrong and why their son is a traitorous coward!
The first story I am posting is this most disgustingly, unholy of treasons.
My response: Justin Boren is a big cry-baby, who can now go live in his parent's basement, eat his Mom's homecooked food and make his once-proud parents wonder where they went wrong and why their son is a traitorous coward!
The Return of the Blog
For the two of you that have been eagerly anticipating the return of this blog. . . here it is!
Why has it been so long since I last posted? Umm . . . I guess I was in need of an infusion of new ideas. The same old, same old political analysis was getting boring, it sounded redundant (to me) and I felt the blog lacked both creativity and new readers.
So . . . I am back and I am going to try some new things and try and keep this interesting.
Why has it been so long since I last posted? Umm . . . I guess I was in need of an infusion of new ideas. The same old, same old political analysis was getting boring, it sounded redundant (to me) and I felt the blog lacked both creativity and new readers.
So . . . I am back and I am going to try some new things and try and keep this interesting.
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