So our hapless, lovable antichrist now has a judge in his pocket.

[enid602]

One which was just too squeaky clean to be real, and raised fur and suspicions on the part of many. Whatever his secret is, it's safe with Dubya. God help John Roberts, though if he ever wants to express an independent belief.

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. And a jug of whisky in the other pocket. He looks like he's tanked

and not just tanked in the polling numbers..............

[jobycom]

2. He had five at the end of last session, he's got five now.

[enid602]

6. that 'special' judge

But isn't it nice to know that there's that 'special' judge who owes his success to you, personally? One that also might also be susceptible to a little good old fashioned BFEE blackmail? You know, just in case you wanted to change the laws of the country with regard to, say overturning indictments or establishment of martial law?

[jobycom]

8. Those five judges gave Bush the presidency

I doubt Roberts feels he owes little pissant Bush anything. Bush needs them more than they need him.

[Neocondriac]

3. That pocket's full now....

along with the 8 ball and condoms for Condi.

[Angry Girl]

4. Lovable? LOVABLE?????? *disgusting retching sounds*

Relax, I know that not what you meant! :-)

[soothsayer]

5. Eh. With lifetime appts, they sometimes surprise you and vote

differently than their keepers hope they will.

[enid602]

7. ownership

I appreciate your being optimistic, but I think Bush owns this guy.

[Solly Mack]

9. Selection 2000 shows he has the majority of the SCOTUS in his pocket

and has for over 5 years now

he just replaced the dead one

and he's now looking to replace one more