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usregimechange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 06:18 PM
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Justice Kennedy weighs in on GOP blockade of judges
Edited on Thu Sep-09-10 06:56 PM by usregimechange


Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, on hand for the 9th Circuit retreat, took note of the confirmation conflicts without assigning guilt to either political faction.

"It's important for the public to understand that the excellence of the federal judiciary is at risk," Kennedy said. "If judicial excellence is cast upon a sea of congressional indifference, the rule of law is imperiled."

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-judicial-logjam-20100831,0,771599.story


Edited to thank DUer Tx4obama for bringing this to my attention.
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 06:19 PM
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1. Good for him. It's past time for the judges to speak out strongly. nt
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usregimechange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 06:22 PM
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2. And Justice's don't do so lightly, it is a big deal when they do and it is a big deal
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ellenfl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 07:35 PM
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3. you forgot the sarcasm emotie. sounds like he's making
excuses for the repub holdups, to me.

ellen fl
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 07:40 PM
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4. Everyone should speak out
One branch of government is destroying another one.
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usregimechange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-09-10 10:56 PM
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5. and write there Senators, esp in Maine.
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