An apology to Barbara Boxer.

[Lone_Wolf_Moderate]

I have to admit, but I'm a little embarassed. I fell for the oldest trick in the book. What makes it worse, is that MMFA pointed it out, and in my not paying attention, I actually believed that these were the authentic words of Barbara Boxer:



This courtesy Media Matters (hhtp://www.mediamatters.org)


From Radio Blogger's August 8 post titled "Bloviating Barbara Boxer" (blogger's "translation" is bold font):

It might just be easier to translate Boxer's answer as we go.

WB : Based on what you know right now, are you ready to vote to confirm the nomination of John Roberts as the next Supreme Court Justice?

BB : I don't know enough to say yes or no. I have to hold my fire until Ralph Neas and Nan Aron hear what is said in the hearings later this month. I may well vote yes. Not a chance, but I have to show some semblence of fairness. I may well vote no. More likely. I may even have other options that I look to. Screw what the Gang of 14 thinks. If I think Roberts will overturn Roe at some point, I'm going to filibuster him myself. At this point, I don't have enough information, remember I'm a little dense, and we're working on getting the information, posing the questions. People For the American Way, NARAL & the Alliance For Justice are still digging through Roberts' trash cans. I have tremendous faith in the Judiciary Committee. I serve Chuckie Schumer completely. I will be watching those. I'll do whatever Schumer tells me to. I will be submitting questions. Pro-choice interest group talking points. As a matter of fact, the women Democratic senators are getting questions from all over the country to ask him. Actually, it's only one question, and it's only about abortion. We need to know, because our freedoms hang in the balance. I know that's a little over the top, but when abortion is at stake, no rhetoric is too extreme. Where is he on the important freedoms that we cherish so much? The cornerstone of modern liberalism is abortion on demand, and if we lose it because of this judge, the world will most certainly come to an end as we know it.


Remember, the bold text is the so-called translation of what Boxer said, in other words a total distortion.

So, Sen. Boxer, I'm sorry for not paying attention. My apologies. Of course, it's really Radio Blogger and Pat Robertson who should apologize, but that won't happen.

[kerrygoddess]

1. DiFi is the only woman on Judiciary

She said a couple of weeks ago if she doubts how Roberts would rule on abortion he will not get her vote. I'll try to find the link.

The right (the Republican Noise Machine)wants us to think that our Dems are not opposed to Roberts. I say that is bull shit.