What's The Schiavo Endgame? Martyrdom or Executive Order?

[Edgewater_Joe]

It appears that we're getting close to the end of the judicial road with poor Ms. Schiavo and the vile Repunks using her hospital bed as a dais. With it, and with her apparent fading, there seem to be only two more options left for Bush, DeLay, and the other Forces of Evil:

(1) Simply let Ms. Schiavo finally die - and use her memory to fuel the Wingnuts into the '06 election on some sick drive to "save Terry" (read: Schiavo would be to '06 what gay marriage was to '04); or

(2) Dear Leader, Jesus' Brother George, will issue an "executive order" that will "save" Terri and further bind the Wingnut Fringe to the Repunk party.

Which do YOU think the Repunks are gonna try?

[TwilightZone]

1. I don't think that even Bush is stupid enough to sign an executive order

re: this case. If the SCOTUS refuses the case again, I suspect Bush Co. will back off.

[sarcasmo]

2. Votes for the Repukes. This is all pandering to the right to lifers.

This is all part of the Kings Mandate.

[DetroitDem]

10. #1

I don't see GW pulling the executive order on this one if you think people are pissed now after what Congress did. Can you imagine if an executive order came out, that'd basically be handing the Democrats 2006 and 2008(hmm..maybe it's not such bad idea after all)

[TheWatcher]

15. You'd have a point if it weren't for that little wrinkle called

The Voting Machines.

In 2006 The Republicans Will gain a Super majority in both the House and Senate and True Fascism will begin.

If the Republicans run a Tuna Fish Sandwich in 2008, then a Tuna Fish Sandwich will be our next President.

But THAT'S all just a conspiracy theory, right.

Try doing some research on the four PRIVATE CORPORATIONS that control Electronic Vote tabulation In This Country, and research their ties to The Christian Re constructionist Movement.

Then tell me again how the Democrats are going to win 2006, 2008, or ANY National Election EVER AGAIN.

I have said it before, I will say it again.

These people can do whatever they want, whenever they feel like it.

The only thing they have to worry about is 290,000,000 people getting pissed off and FORCING them out by whatever means necessary. That is a bit of a problem, but they are working on THAT too.

Which is why every day in this country has been reduced to one giant Circus, on Giant Dog And Pony show designed to keep the ILLUSION of democracy alive. It is all about MANIPULATION and CONTROL of The Public to keep them pacified, confused, fearful, and at bay.

When the Mask Comes Off, and they have all the tools in place they need to where the illusion isn't necessary anymore, that's when all Hell is going to break loose, but it will be too late.

Subversion, Subtlety, Secrecy. Democracy will not die a heroes death, it will die like a thief in the night.

And most will look around in amazement and wonder

"What Happened?"

What Happened? It Happened HERE. Right under our noses.

Remember, they don't NEED the entire populace to support them.

They need just enough to finish the job.

And they are Hard At Work.

[Al-CIAda]

16. Good post watcher -eom

[Mandate My Ass]

3. looks like exec order, only by Jebby

Florida officials may protect Schiavo
By PHIL LONG, ERIKA BOLSTAD AND MARTIN MERZER

Miami Herald


PINELLAS PARK - Rebuffed by the courts and unsuccessful in the legislature, state officials may attempt to place Terri Schiavo under protective custody so her feeding tube can be reinserted, The Herald learned this afternoon.

No timetable for a decision was clear, but events were moving at a rapid pace in the courts and in state offices today. The brain-damaged woman has been without food and water since her feeding tube was removed Friday.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/11209309.htm

[napi21]

6. I'm not sure, but doesn't that sound illegal?

And since they went back to Judge Greer with this request for court order, I don't think they stand a chance.

I sure wish I saw as much intensity in fighting for someone presumed to be innocent who is awaiting death by injection!

[Mandate My Ass]

12. Yup...but

when has that ever stopped the Bushes?

[freedom_to_read]

4. Jeb Bush will intervene

... not sure what the legal implications of this will be.

[Discord]

8. a diminished chance at a presidential run.

given the public opinion on this issue, it could be very damaging to Jeb's political aspirations.

[napi21]

14. TERRIFIC!!! I'll take anything to keep him out of the WH!

I also noticed that both Shrubs looked uncomfortable talking about this case. Shrub Sr. especially.

I suspect they are afraid their political skirts are showing.

[adwon]

5. If Democrats wanted to play the cynical politics game

They could campaign in 2006 on the slogan, "W let Terri Die!"

Yeah, I think I need to wash after that.

[Blue_In_AK]

7. I see martyrdom in Terri's future. n/t

[Ganja Ninja]

9. Why not freeze her head so future generations can revive her.

It's the Ted Williams option.

[Al-CIAda]

11. Send in the troops Georgie!!!!!

Save her!!!!!!

:evilgrin:

[knight_of_the_star]

13. Whichever they do

This has backfired in ways that are beyond redemption. If Dean and the DNC pick this up and use it at 2006 and keep it in their faces, then we win.

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. number two

2006 is TOO FAR AWAY to have any effect, unless they can keep her alive close to november of '06

Yep I am cynical here