My Perfect Choice To Replace Souter

[stopbush]

1. Left-wing/progressive. Moderates need not apply.
2. Female. Lesbian would be bonus points.
3. Atheist
4. Science advocate
5. Rs already biased against her/him :)
6. Young - will be there a long time.

What's your criteria?

[MazeRat7]

1. Someone who has a deep understanding of the law ??? n/t

[stopbush]

6. I took that as a given.

even though it hasn't been true of RW appointments to the court for some time.

[MazeRat7]

14. Ideology should not be in the mix where this seat is concered.

Judges are mediators in matters of law. The last thing I want is a judge with a specific "ideology". They need to be dispassionate and willing to put their personal beliefs aside in the rulings. To that point, your OP suggest that the next judge should have some "ideology" that somehow will influence their interpretation of the law. That's BS.

Judges needs to "judge" on the current law of the land. If we don't like said law, then work to get it changed. But for crying out loud, don't wish for judges that use their personal bias as a basis for interpretation. That is disastrous for all of us.

Peace,
MZr7

[On the Road]

2. I Just Want a Good Judge

who believes the constitution is broader than the most limited intent of the writers.

[Wapsie B]

3. I like those and I'd like to ad someone who makes Fat Tony seethe with anger

at the thought of working with them.

[Duer 157099]

8. Good point. Someone who can raise the blood pressure

of certain righties, to unsustainable levels.

[Wapsie B]

15. The way I figure it if rwingers are not flinging themselves off skyscrapers

at the thought of having that person on the Supreme Court that nominee is not nearly far enough to the left.

[guitar man]

4. Ralph Nader

Maybe if he's busy on the SC, he won't be tempted to fuck up any more Presidential elections? :shrug:

:rofl:

[SharonAnn]

16. Nooooo! Rachel Maddow!

[Thothmes]

5. Hispanic

[Blue-Jay]

7. Must have a peg-leg and three buttcheeks.

Blue skin from collodial silver use is a bonus.

[LynneSin]

10. would a third nipple do instead of 3 buttcheeks

:shrug:

[BOSSHOG]

9. Anita Hill

[Libertyfirst]

11. I like your criteria and

there are a number of outstanding women who meet most of your criteria (perhaps not lesbian or atheist) and also have outstanding legal qualifications and experience. Some real scholars of the law and deeply committed to the constitution. Some of the lists appearing on other posts demonstrate just how many excellent women are available with outstanding credentials --also opportunity for racial, ethnic diversity.

I say screw the Republicans, we have the votes and we know what we need.

[anonymous171]

12. A white, Catholic, straight, socialist male would be fine by me.

[Ian David]

13. Alan Shore.

I know, I know...

He's just playing a character, and he's not a real person.

So, in all seriousness then...

Dr. Daniel Jackson.





What?

[Fresh_Start]

17. what was the name of the US attorney from California

which Bushco forced out in spite of outstanding performance?

Young, female, oriental for more diversity, smart as can be, apparently unwilling to bend to political pressure