The Chief Justice and the President

[malaise]

The problem I had is that when I examined Judge Roberts' record and history of public service, it is my personal estimation that he has far more often used his formidable skills on behalf of the strong in opposition to the weak. In his work in the White House and the Solicitor General's Office, he seemed to have consistently sided with those who were dismissive of efforts to eradicate the remnants of racial discrimination in our political process. In these same positions, he seemed dismissive of the concerns that it is harder to make it in this world and in this economy when you are a woman rather than a man.

I want to take Judge Roberts at his word that he doesn't like bullies and he sees the law and the court as a means of evening the playing field between the strong and the weak. But given the gravity of the position to which he will undoubtedly ascend and the gravity of the decisions in which he will undoubtedly participate during his tenure on the court, I ultimately have to give more weight to his deeds and the overarching political philosophy that he appears to have shared with those in power than to the assuring words that he provided me in our meeting.

The bottom line is this: I will be voting against John Roberts' nomination. . . .
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124390047073474499.html
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Anyone remember how Roberts fugged up Obama's swearing in ceremony? Might it have been deliberate?

[Tippy]

1. I remember,,,I believed than and more so today It was deliberate

Roberts was putting Obama in his place for voting against his confirmation for one....Remember that picture of the Court last week, that was an, I gotcha, moment if I ever saw one.

[malaise]

2. The inauguration mess up may have been his first attempt

at that gotcha but Obama made him swear him in again.
This is dangerous when the unelected branch of government believes it has more power than the two elected branches.

We need more details on Roberts' epilepsy problems - what drugs is he on and why the cover up?

[MrsCorleone]

3. Thanks for this post. I had forgotten about Obama's no vote on the Roberts confirmation.