We have been laughing are butts off over this. Just too funny! Bush holding his book! No wonder he cannot keep up!

Thanks to the link from T Bogg.

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An article on Bush's extremist judicial nominees by The Nation.

During the 2000 Presidential elections, my biggest fear about Bush being elected was the judicial nominees. I voiced that concern frequently. I knew our system of government usually formed law towards a moderate position. A judicial system that was filled with right wing conservatives, however, could cause some serious damage to freedoms many Americans hold dear. Abortion, discrimination, worker rights and privacy could suffer severe setbacks with conservative judges dominating the court system.

Jack Newfield wrote a scathing article on the right wing's assault on our judicial system. He covers why Bush is nominating extremists, why he is championing Miguel Estrada, and what Bush and Rove are hoping to accomplish. He covers what right wing conservatives are doing to influence our government.

The most important points Newfield seems to make, in my opinion, is what Congress historically has done when denying or accepting nominees, what they can do during the process, and what they need to do. Congress is not a rubber stamp for nominees. Their job is to keep extremists off the bench, and be a moderating force. Extremists, of any political party, need to be kept off the bench so they cannot legislate from the bench.

A must read article for everyone. Please read it.

Gore finally shows some fortitude

Could Democrats actually start speaking up? Yesterday I wrote about this, referencing Cynthia Tucker's opinion piece. Gore now stand up and takes the lead in criticizing Bush's antics. Can Congress be likely to follow? It would be nice if they started listening to their constituent's views, and perhaps following their own opinions. Zell Miller, and others, seem only willing to rubber stamp Bush.

Salon published an excellent article on this by Edward Lempinen, as a Salon Premium Exclusive. Cough up the dough and read it if you are not already a member.

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