Guest slackersam Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Does it bother anyone else that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court apparently doesn't know the Presidential Oath Of Office? Quote
KhorTose Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Does it bother anyone else that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court apparently doesn't know the Presidential Oath Of Office? Hell no, not at all. What bothers me is that he does not believe in a women's right to choose, any extension of civil rights, a right to privacy and (from a recent decision) the exclusionary clause in a criminal case. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Yes. There are many ways that he sucks. But, shit, reciting the oath of office in front of millions of people was his only job yesterday and he fucked that up. That astounds me. Quote
KhorTose Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Yes. There are many ways that he sucks. But, shit, reciting the oath of office in front of millions of people was his only job yesterday and he fucked that up. That astounds me. Well, the right wing of the court would probably be happier if they got to pick the winner, like they did in 2000. If they keep up their conservative decisions maybe OBama could help out their case load by making the court bigger (from 9 to 11) and appoint some decent judges. That worked for Roosevelt. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 That said, isn't it more fun to get fucked up the ass when you know it's illegal? I miss the naughty. Quote
KhorTose Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 That said, isn't it more fun to get fucked up the ass when you know it's illegal? I miss the naughty. Chacon Son Gout Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I was going for irony and clearly missed the mark. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I heard today on the news, that Roberts gave the oath a second time to Obama. Some were saying because the word faithful in the oath was said in the wrong order, that Obama was not really president. They did it a second time, just to be on the safe side. Quote
Guest shebavon Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I think he was really embarrassed about screwing up. I knew something had gone wrong the first time, and was glad to hear that it was not Obama who had screwed it up. Happy to hear that they resolved it by doing it over to end any potential controversy. At least we know it was the Lincoln Bible and not a Koran that was used. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Roberts most visual act of his term to date...giving Obama the oath...and he screwed it up. Now they have given him the oath again, so that FOX can shut the fuck up about "Were not sure Obama is really the president of the United States" At least FOX will suffer with the administration, as there boss no longer has a paid for friend in the white house. They will have to get their own talking points with out Bushes help....Same to Rush!! Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 What really sucks is that Roberts will be able to influence the country for decades after Bush is gone. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Roberts and Alito are two of Bush's people that will be screwing the US for years to come. Hopefully, Obama will be able to appoint at least two justices, and will appoint very young people that will have long term influence in the court. If the balance changes at all in the court, it could be catastrophic for several causes. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Particularly women's rights. I know that none of us have to deal with abortions and contraception, but I feel bad for our sisters and friends. Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Both Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Chester Arthur had to re-take their presidential oaths too, due to some sort of a flub up. Constitutional authorities are saying the slip-up doesn't matter, but most likely everyone is now aware that Obama has taken the oath a second time. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 The Guardian had an article yesterday saying it didn't really matter that much, that no matter what as of noon he was automatically president even if he was suddenly struck mute. I'm not sure if they are right, but they have more intellectual weight than CNN or FOX which are the other people discussing the matter. Quote
Guest shebavon Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Roberts and Alito are two of Bush's people that will be screwing the US for years to come. Hopefully, Obama will be able to appoint at least two justices, and will appoint very young people that will have long term influence in the court. If the balance changes at all in the court, it could be catastrophic for several causes. If the balance changes, it will only be for the benefit of us Lefties. That would be because Obama gets to pick a replacement for one of the far right loons on the court, who most likely will be of the liberal persuasion. Not being one to hope for someones early demise, I can only hope the Alito, Thomas, Roberts or Scalia decide that it is time to resign. Unfortunately they are all amongst the youngest justices on the court. But we can hope. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Obama can also expand the court. Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I think Chief Justice Roberts is an impressive guy despite presidential oath gaffe. He's an intelligent, articulate guy. No I don't like right wingers on the court but let's face it, a conservative prez is going to nominate conservative justices. I don't like when lightweights such as Clarence Thomas are nominated. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Obama can also expand the court. Not an option in my book. FDR tried to do it and it was a very unpopular topic at that time. I think it would be the same today. If Obama were to name a new justice, I wonder who it might be? You think he would ever appoint Bill Clinton? I think he would be a good choice if he would accept. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 At least we know it was the Lincoln Bible and not a Koran that was used. I don't find that in the least bit amusing. In fact, given some of the GOP rhetoric durng the election re Obama's middle name, I believe it is in extremely bad taste. Quote
Guest shebavon Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I don't find that in the least bit amusing. In fact, given some of the GOP rhetoric durng the election re Obama's middle name, I believe it is in extremely bad taste. Fount, I think you misinterpreted the intent. It was actually to belittle the right wingers who spread rumors during the campaign that Barack was sworn into the Senate on a Koran. My apologies for not being more clear. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I think he's making fun of the GOP bullshit. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Obviously my sense of humour lacks something, but I really do not see what is 'fun' about it. I understand a Muslim member of Congress did indeed use the Koran when taking the oath 2 years ago. In the UK, most members of parliament use a copy of the New Testament. If they are Jewish, they can choose the Tanakh. Muslims may use the Koran (but wrapped in an envelope to avoid it being touched my one not of that faith) and Sikhs can use their own holy book. Quote
Guest slackersam Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 If I ever become President I want to be sworn in using "The Joy Of Sex" or "American Psycho." Quote
Gaybutton Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 If I ever become President I want to be sworn in using "The Joy Of Sex" or "American Psycho." That definitely gives you my vote . . . Quote
