Ten Commandments judge explores presidential run

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

MONDAY Apr 18, 2011 12:52 ET

Ten Commandments judge explores presidential run
By Associated Press

The former Alabama judge known for refusing to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the state courthouse says he is forming an exploratory committee for a possible presidential run.

Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore made the announcement Monday on the Des Moines, Iowa, radio station WHO. He said he would immediately begin a weeklong tour of Iowa. January's Iowa Caucuses will be the first test for 2012 candidates.

Moore said in a release that he is concerned about what he called the country's moral, economic and constitutional crisis.

Moore, a conservative Christian, came to prominence as a circuit judge when he posted the Ten Commandments in his courtroom. Later, he was removed from office as chief justice for refusing to move the Ten Commandments monument.



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Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore

[Raven]

1. Please, please, please, run, Roy, run! n/t

[FSogol]

2. Please create the "Gawd-fearing, Moral-American Party and run! n/t

[Faygo Kid]

13. +1

[ThatPoetGuy]

3. Roy Moore on a third party = epic win for Obama,

and at least a temporary fracturing of the conservative coalition.

Roy Moore running as a Republican = making it harder for social conservatives to rally behind the ultimate Republican candidate.

Run, Roy, Run!

[Wilms]

4. Obviously the "owners" are extending Obama's contract, so the repubs are throwing a freak show. n/t

[Kurmudgeon]

5. Well, better him than an oil corp war monger like Bush.

Then again, I had hoped that Huckabee would help moderate the GOP until he started sharing some of his more radical right wing ideas.
Moore is just another weak choice in the GOP this time around, the big boys will jump in for 2016, none of them want to be the Dole or Goldwater style candidate for 2012. Be ready for 2016, that's when the right wing vote fraud and harassment will get serious.

[Politicalboi]

6. He looks like an older Jim Carey

SNL do your stuff.

[Kingofalldems]

7. Hick freepers will love this guy

[MineralMan]

8. Jayeesusuh!

You go, guy! Do it! Run!

[Proletariatprincess]

9. Goobers of the world Unite!

It is a truism that unqualified people always think that they are more capable than they really are and that Capable people constantly question their own abilities.

[bongbong]

12. Very common theme

I made a mini collection of quotes on this topic.

"Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world." - Schopenhauer

"He that is unaware of his ignorance will be misled by his knowledge." - Whatley

"I know that I am intelligen­t, because I know that I know nothing." - Socrates

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." - Charles Darwin

"The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell

"The majority of the stupid is invincible and guaranteed for all time. The terror of their tyranny, however, is alleviated by their lack of consistency." - Einstein

"The fool is happy that he knows no more." - Alexander Pope

"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." - Voltaire

[Proletariatprincess]

27. Thanks for all the great quotes, Bongbong.

I have copied them all into my collection of quotes I like. :applause:

[Warpy]

10. They all look like bunny rabbits, don't they? I think it's the teeth.

I predicted this some years ago, but strongly suspected he'd find the GOP far too worldly for his attention and start his own bible party.

[glinda]

17. Leave the poor bunnies alone.

[bongbong]

11. pigs

Why don't these pigs like Trump and this idiot, along with all the other repigs, run for the office they really desire?

You know - Emperor Of The USA, Lover Of Nuking Brown People & King Of Corporate Crime

[Turbineguy]

14. The moore the merrier!

Open the asylum doors wide. Flood the field with republican candidates.

[TygrBright]

15. The clown car is getting REALLY full! Should be an impressive turn come primary season. n/t

[BobbyBoring]

16. Just when you think the rethug line up couldn't get any crazier

Along comes Roy WooooooooooooooooWeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[rug]

18. At this rate Obama can take six months off before next November.

[Adsos Letter]

19. At this rate the Republican debates are gonna' make for some entertaining viewing.

:silly:

[LaPera]

20. This is one crazy looking elitist republican cracker!

[Renew Deal]

21. I hope he runs.

:crazy:

[tanyev]

22. Oh, good. Now the clown car has a driver.

[yellowcanine]

23. He will have to work to stand out among the current crop but I think he should go for it.

Run Roy Run. Join the nutbaggers.

[yellowcanine]

24. He is one weird looking dude, I will say that.

[Judi Lynn]

25. Remember the fits Alabama fundies pitched when he was removed from office?

To refresh you memory:



AP / Dave Martin
Supporters of former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore kneel in
prayer outside the Alabama Judicial Building in Montgomery in 2003.
The Alabama Court of the Judiciary was reading its verdict against
Moore at the time. The court ruled Moore should be removed from
office for failing to follow a federal court order to remove his
Ten Commandments monument from the building.

A man of varied interests.

http://cache.daylife.com.nyud.net:8090/imageserve/01em0BM5UxbdO/610x.jpg

AP Photo 1 month ago
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore speaks during an anti gay-marriage rally
sponsored by The Family Leader, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Statehouse in Des Moines,
Iowa. About 500 opponents of gay marriage rallied outside the Statehouse to pressure
lawmakers to approve a statewide vote on amending the constitution to ban gay marriage.

[NOLALady]

26. Is he the same person that was on Colbert?

The one who didn't know the Ten Commandments?

[calimary]

28. Man, ALL the bats are flying out of the belfry.

[Love Bug]

29. I fully expect him to practice what he preaches!

That means no lying in campaign ads (bearing false witness) or campaigning on Sunday (keeping the sabbath holy). Better keep his pants zipped, too, because adultery is a no-no. Coveting his opponents' contributions, # of volunteers or other material goods is forbidden, too.

Think he can do it?