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33. it also proved that conservatives only care about states rights when they serve their rich patrons

Mon Apr 29, 2013, 11:17 AM

Apr 2013

but if a state happens to inconvenience the rich, suddenly we need a powerful central government to set things right.

That goes all the way back to slavery. They wanted the states right to own slaves, but the federal law allow catching escaped slaves in free states.

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After Casting Key Fifth Vote For Bush, Justice O’Connor Now Regrets Bush v. Gore [View all] Harry Monroe Apr 2013 OP

It's ok Sandra Paulie Apr 2013 #1

+1 harmonicon Apr 2013 #22

I heard her on NPR's FRESH AIR a few weeks back and she REFUSED to discuss any court decision yurbud Apr 2013 #36

''....whose farts are smelliest.'' = Scalia (garlic) :-| n/t DeSwiss Apr 2013 #93

between him and Clarence Thomas, they could do this scene from the Klumps: yurbud Apr 2013 #108

I heard that interview ... Delphinus Apr 2013 #110

that's the impression I got too, and kind of self-important. yurbud May 2013 #111

I will be having some Margert Thatcher Deathcake when you finally snuff it Sandra. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #43

don't go looking for absolution now, from us ZRT2209 Apr 2013 #59

She's not. She's speaking to her colleagues who sit on the bench at levels lower than the AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #62

Eff you, Sandy! beac Apr 2013 #2

every judge and lawyer that enabled Bush reminds me of the judges in yurbud Apr 2013 #80

A despicable decision rendered by a still despicable person. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #3

Totally agree kairos12 Apr 2013 #29

I live in Palm Beach Cty., FL... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #35

What a worthless piece of shit. Jokerman Apr 2013 #4

Having travelled to the Newest Reality Apr 2013 #5

Where can I get a one-way ticket? JusticeForAll Apr 2013 #19

If you go back, say Hi to Walternate for me Blandocyte Apr 2013 #20

;-) DeSwiss Apr 2013 #94

not good enough sandra - you are disgusting and your shameful samsingh Apr 2013 #6

ROFLMAO loudsue Apr 2013 #7

No "Better Late Than Never" redemption for you, Justice O'Connor. Paladin Apr 2013 #8

The best sentence: "If nothing else, Bush v. Gore demonstrates how justices who are determined to spooky3 Apr 2013 #9

That stuck in my craw, too ... Myrina Apr 2013 #26

That vote changed the entire WORLD. It's mind boggling to think of it. gateley Apr 2013 #10

And now the US tortures!!! tblue Apr 2013 #51

Spinning history without telling the truth, they actually stole the Presidency from the People Coyotl Apr 2013 #11

you're soooo right BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #34

exactly! neversaydie Apr 2013 #96

OH now she says so! AnnieK401 Apr 2013 #12

Way to go Sandy Day! Botany Apr 2013 #13

+ 1000. Excellent post! eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #23

+1 tallahasseedem Apr 2013 #30

thank you. you should mail this to her. And a few LTTE's. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #37

You're saying exactly what I feel pearl Apr 2013 #76

The Gulf Coast Oil Spill is Sandy Day's Legacy Botany Apr 2013 #77

+1,000,000,000,000,000 Dawson Leery Apr 2013 #85

Botany: Great list that IMO proves... usaf-vet Apr 2013 #103

9/11, endless war.... Gary 50 Apr 2013 #14

darth "evil undead" cheney* was not crapping his pants, nor in a secret location... Raster Apr 2013 #41

I guess either karma or hell are weighing on her mind. gtar100 Apr 2013 #15

Its too late to say your sorry Liberalynn Apr 2013 #16

Sort of like the Titanic having a "less than perfect" maiden voyage, Uncle Joe Apr 2013 #17

"Thanks a pantload for 8 years of FAIL, Sandra" - The Citizens of these United States Berlum Apr 2013 #18

what a different better world it would have been had President Gore's votes been counted samsingh Apr 2013 #21

The decision was about hypocrisy. aaaaaa5a Apr 2013 #24

it also proved that conservatives only care about states rights when they serve their rich patrons yurbud Apr 2013 #33

None Dare Call It Treason, much-too-exalted madam. burnsei sensei Apr 2013 #25

Does she anywhere explain what the idiot court was thinking? jwirr Apr 2013 #27

"We can put our boy in the White House! We can put our boy in the White House!" struggle4progress Apr 2013 #84

Well, Sandy, I heartily invite you to perform an anatomically impossible act. Sheldon Cooper Apr 2013 #28

A million dead Iraqis and Afghans and four thousand dead American troops feel much better now yurbud Apr 2013 #31

This. navarth Apr 2013 #67

That decision was a mockery of the concept of equal protection. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #32

Hind sight is 20-20 liberal N proud Apr 2013 #38

No Refunds! rock Apr 2013 #39

O’Connor didn't do it alone. The Democratic Party should have shut the government down. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #40

In 1968, we took to the streets. In 2000, we took to our computers. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #56

In 1968, we thought that it made a difference. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #61

Heh. Touche'. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #71

that they didn't and on a lot of subsequent issues, tells you how much of a democracy we really have yurbud Apr 2013 #79

little late to change her mind. (if she had one). olddad56 Apr 2013 #42

Thanks for NOTHING!! SaveAmerica Apr 2013 #44

She regrets it? How about the millions dead and the santamargarita Apr 2013 #45

"She." WinkyDink Apr 2013 #57

Thanks santamargarita Apr 2013 #78

I'm refraining from expressing a string of explicatives Politicub Apr 2013 #46

Sorry, Sandy. You and Tony Blair go into the "coulda been a contenda" pile of history. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #47

totally unrelated neversaydie Apr 2013 #97

You're welcome! Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #109

Well, it's a little late , but glad you realize it now. Marrah_G Apr 2013 #48

If only there were a panel of legal experts somewhere... Orsino Apr 2013 #49

Rot in Hell, you old hag. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #50

got that right neversaydie Apr 2013 #98

She has been regretting that vote for some time now. Old news. n/t Laelth Apr 2013 #52

On the bright side, you taught every kid in America how many justices are on the court... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #53

FH&THSRIO. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #54

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Apr 2013 #55

Too late, SDO. sofa king Apr 2013 #58

If it's a matter of decision making, I wonder what else they've done wrong. Gregorian Apr 2013 #60

I don't trust her... She's already complained about SCOTUS's decisions on campaign financing... cascadiance Apr 2013 #63

That piece of neocon shit needs to read this book Hubert Flottz Apr 2013 #64

Go shit in your hat, O'Connor, you killing machine. nt valerief Apr 2013 #65

To Justice O’Connor: azureblue Apr 2013 #66

She was an enabler as were the 4 other criminals. You are guilty by association. You have so firenewt Apr 2013 #73

Thanks for nothing O'Connor Nika Apr 2013 #68

Piss off, Sandra. Your crappy vote enabled that crappy man to put this great nation Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2013 #69

I have regrets too lunatica Apr 2013 #70

Well, that makes it all better, doesn't it? deutsey Apr 2013 #72

I hope your Day O'Reckoning is coming, Sandra Blue Owl Apr 2013 #74

I'm Hearing Pat Benatar In My Head colsohlibgal Apr 2013 #75

About a million deaths too late Marthe48 Apr 2013 #81

Sandra Day O'Connor is NOTHING to the women's rights movement. Dawson Leery Apr 2013 #82

"oops! heh-heh! sorry!" struggle4progress Apr 2013 #83

Just wanted to add my "you're too late Sandra" life long demo Apr 2013 #86

Sorry ass corrupt asshole tabasco Apr 2013 #87

Sandy, see me waving one finger at you?... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #88

Kick! n/t Tx4obama Apr 2013 #89

no amount of regret will wash the blood off her hands Skittles Apr 2013 #90

Sorry Sandy. You selected our President over the will of the people and will burn in Hell for it. onehandle Apr 2013 #91

Dear Sandra, may you rot in hell. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #92

As mediocre as Gore was... LAGC Apr 2013 #95

DU was founded as a response to the usurpation of President Gore Kolesar Apr 2013 #101

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #99

Not funny In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #100

SCOTUS fook the hit PATRICK Apr 2013 #102

How many lives were diminished, ruined, or snuffed out by her decision? DFW Apr 2013 #104

Will confession save SDO from hell.. no way! mountain grammy Apr 2013 #105

Is there a Supreme Court room at the Bush Library? PADemD Apr 2013 #106

She messed up big time, but she was not alone. Maineman Apr 2013 #107