"JUSTICE 40/40: 40 JUDGES IN 40 DAYS"

[BanTheGOP]

Currently, there are about 40 vacancies for federal judges in the US. While we have the mandate we must take action as SOON AS POSSIBLE to fill them with qualified individuals with as little congressional impediment as possible.

I propose the following:

1. NO judges should be confirmed for the remainder of the Bush dictatorship.
2. Once President Obama takes office, he should have a fast-track nomination and confirmation process for filling the vacancies. I suggest that an average of one judge should be filled per day, starting April 1.
3. By June 1, all vacancies at the Federal level should be filled.

PREREQUISITES OF JUDGES:

1. Track record of PROGRESSIVE legal interpretations from the bench, or legal representations of clients.
2. Age: 30-40. Keep in mind the nominated individuals do not have to have judicial experience, but courtroom experience should be evaluated. While 5-10 years may not seem like much experience, we can actually select from the fastest-learned, most prolific legal professionals at this rate. Exceptions can be made for outstanding candidates, but keep in mind that filling a vacancy is not just for quality decision makers, but for longevity of service potential to limit the vacancies for potential enemy administrations to make their selections.
3. We should ensure a minimum litmus test of support for the following:
- A. Support for the progressive agenda
- B. Believe in economic justice for all people
- C. Believe in social justice for all people
- D. Vigorously interpret the Constitution for the progressive tenets given here.
4. Be dedicated to good physical health to ensure LONGEVITY of service.

We have hundreds of top-notch, qualified legal professionals around the country that can meet these standards, and it will be important to select form a diverse amount of personnel to choose from. Such individuals will form the basis of preserving our rights throughout the first half of the 21st Century. Hopefully, by that time we will have merged with much of the world in a true global progressive society.

If anyone here has any recommendations to actual candidates, you can mention them in this thread.

[ManiacJoe]

1. I prefer my judges to not have an agenda.

Any agenda belongs in the legislature.