Is Scalia Losing It?

[Hissyspit]

Americablog's Joe in DC speculates on SCOTUS Justice Scalia. Is there a pattern developing?

http://americablog.blogspot.com/2006/03/scalia-asked-to-recuse-himself-from.html

Scalia asked to recuse himself from case where he already stated his opinion
by Joe in DC - 3/28/2006 10:11:00 AM

Scalia's been getting a lot of press for himself lately. When he goes public with his personal opinions on a case that's coming before the Court, he shouldn't sit in judgment:

On the eve of oral argument in a key Supreme Court case on the rights of alleged terrorists, a group of retired U.S. generals and admirals has asked Justice Antonin Scalia to recuse himself, arguing that his recent public comments on the subject make it impossible for him to appear impartial.

Scalia's behavior has been erratic lately. For a justice to speak publicly about a pending case is highly unusual. For a Catholic to make an obscene gesture in church -- right after communion -- during lent -- is almost unheard of.

[bryant69]

1. It's possible - he has been acting wierd.

Maye he just believes himself above the law.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[merbex]

2. I was thrilled to find out he's in his 70's

and he looks like he likes the highlife with a transfatty diet

Keep eating Scalia, forget exercise

[havocmom]

7. um, so you want DimSon to get to make another lifetime appointment?

:shrug:

Not fond of Fat Tony, but, damn, I sure as hell hope he stays healthy through late January of 09.

[merbex]

10. 70's isn't that young - Im hoping he he has good health till a Dem takes

over as you state till 09

[MadMaddie]

8. It won't matter if he leaves his position... the Repugs are

still in power they could replace him with another Roberts.

He is a nutjob no doubt!

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

3. Who says he was sane to begin with?

He's always had a penchant for doing borderline outrageous things.

[LostinVA]

4. Then trying to say the gesture isn't obscene...wtf?

My Dad's family is from Sicily... that gesture IS akin to flipping you off... if I did it now, my grandmother would hit me! And, doing it on the steps of a church after Mass... in a statement reeking of unchristian intolerance.... Jeebus.

[Binka]

9. Vaffanculo!!! Here Is Etna Today From My Porch..It Was 85 Today Fabulous

Fat Tony Has Lost The Pea Masquerading As His Brain. Are you aware that the guy who took the photo of the gesture was told "Not to print it." Sounds like a Mob threat to me. Fuck you lard ass Scalia!

How's the running coming VA? Nice to see ya.:hi:

[LostinVA]

15. That's exactly what it means!

No, I didn't know that about the photo -- what are you ashamed of, Fat Tony???

Running's coming along well (for me, anyway!). Running in a 5-k soon.

Why are you in Italia? I'm jealous. I want to come visit...

[Binka]

17. I Live Here Silly My Partner Works For ST MicroElectronics In Catania

We've been here two years next month! Come visit ANYTIME. Skittles and her man are going to England to see her Mum and then they are coming to Sicily for 5 days. DU party At Bink's Joint!
Here I am in Toarmina for my B/day & Valentines day holiday!

[LostinVA]

19. GASP! I didn't know that!!!!

Don't say that unless you mean it, or I will so be over there next Spring... I'm serious.

We can go running and yell "Vaffanculo!" for the hell of it.....

[Binka]

22. I Am Serious Come To The Isola And Have Some Vino!

I love to yell shit when I run. I also love to spit and and blow my nose hard. Especially when goons are staring. Vaffanculo!

[madrchsod]

16. thanks for rubbing it in....

43 wet cold degrees in northern illinois and i have to see this picture and it was 85 there...enjoy!

[Binka]

18. It Has Been So Miserable Here It Fucking Snowed Two weeks Ago

More rain more cold than in 150 years according to RAI 24. This was a treat. I actually put on my bathing suit and read The Nation on a lounge chair. Heaven!!!!

[Skittles]

20. correction: my mum is actually IN northern Illinois

I'm going to England to see her relatives :)

[BlueEyedSon]

5. No, he has always been insane

[im10ashus]

6. Losing it?

He has lost it. A LONG time ago.

[BlueManDude]

11. He thinks he's invinceable

so many worshipful rwers telling him how brilliant he is.

hopefully he will further mariginalize himself.

[Inland]

12. Apparently one can comment on cases as long as it's AFTER confirmation.

I'd like someone to pull the million statements from Nino, Roberts, and Alito on why they can't say anthing that would reveal their thoughts on pending cases, cases that might be pending, cases that occurred this century, or any other matter that isn't whether they actually killed a hobo with their bare hands.

[dogday]

13. Every day he has to look Roberts in the eye

and know that he should of been Chief Justice and got ripped off... I think he has had it up to here with politics and crap... I would like to see him just go berserk, but alas I ask too much?

[LittleClarkie]

21. I just had a warm fuzzy feeling toward Roberts for a minute there

just the thought of Scalia being tortured by the guy makes me warm up to him a bit.

[kenny blankenship]

14. They're in total control. He doesn't have to act "nice" anymore

or hide his bias.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

23. Dementia?

He's of age to be suffering from age-related cognitive decline... He'd have to be removed from SCOTUS if he were, of course.

Hey, I can dream, can't I?