Comments on: The most important election ever, ever, ever

By: Sawgunner

Sawgunner — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:50:09 +0000

#22 Serious George,
I suspect that those entering a career as attorneys these days will make quite sure they dont’ leave a “paper trail” as Judge Bork did. It meant having Biden staffers questions you about nearly everything you’ve ever written.
Just curious, has anyone looked up and read the client opinion letters of our favorite Harvard Law grad/community organizer?

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By: Serious George

Serious George — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:06:01 +0000

Gutsy? Like when boast about becoming increasingly and cravenly partisan in your approach to selecting SC Justices: it took about five years for me to realize that the ideology of that judge makes a big difference … That’s why I led the fight against Judge Bork. Had he been on the court, I suspect there would be a lot of changes that I don’t like and the American people wouldn’t like.

I guess in some twisted sense, it’s gutsy to admit to what you’ve been accused of for so long. Courageous to own up to having been party to politicization of the court. Yeah. Admirable stuff, that.

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By: arcadia

arcadia — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:21:49 +0000

With all due respect NJL and Peter L. While I understand your thought processes, Supreme Court appointments are simply not important enough to elevate the importance of a national election. We are, after all, electing folks who will govern us every day in hudreds of ways, not someone who mostly referees disputes between civil parties, disputes between other branches of gov’t, and mostly very esoteric criminal justice issues.

Incidentally, what did you think about Biden having the courage to tell the truth about how Senators really think about S Ct nominees? I thought it was pretty gutsy.

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By: NJLawyer

NJLawyer — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:21:52 +0000

Regarding the Supreme Court:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/10/02/brian-kalt-couric-interview-illustrates-palin-biden-divide-and-biden-comes-out-worse.aspx

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By: donna j

donna j — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:11:01 +0000

I appreciate Anlir’s comments as well.

Although I’m generally convinced Obama will win.

And I am praying in advance that I will be faithful in praying for him and his advisors, that they will have wisdom and will pursue the right course.

I also pray I will have no bitterness should the ticket I support lose this November — and that I will be supportive (albeit probably not always in agreement) of Obama as our nation’s leader should he win. It’s clearly a difficult job, most of us wonder who in the world would even want it.

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By: Chas

Chas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:45:46 +0000

Anlir, I appreciate your comments. You and I very seldom agree, -not even in sports- but You usually give arguments rather than attacks.
Go Gamecocks!

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By: Chas

Chas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:41:32 +0000

This is a very important election. But I’m sure the 1860 election was more important. The 1932 election was important because the New Deal extended the depression and gave Americans the concept of government taking care of them.
The 1940 election was more important because we elected a sick man who was no match for Churchill and Stalin and who embarked on a useless North Africa, Sicily, Italy campaign, and divided Germany.
The 1960 election was more important, not because Kennedy was elected, but because he died and got Lyndon Johnson in the presidency.

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By: Anlir

Anlir — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:30:00 +0000

I appreciate HSK’s comments about the “tyranny of the urgent”. Too many folks live and die by the 24-hour news channels, which make everything into a crisis. It’s why I avoid them like the plague.

I too try to take the “long” view when it comes to politics. For example, last night’s debate was made into a “Tyson/Hollyfied” match by the media. Yes, it was important, but not that important. Vice Presidential debates never are big deals in the grand scheme of things. Another example: I knew Sarah Palin’s numbers would come back to earth at some point. You just can’t get too excited either way about these things. Things go up and things go down. Unexpected things happen too.

I have said all along, that the election will be close. And I’ve also said that I don’t think my choice will win (Obama). I really, honestly don’t think he’s gonna win. Also, I get the pleasure of being surprised if he does win (and having a party on here).

I survived 8 years of George Bush, so I know I can survive 4 years of McCain. It won’t be the end of the world.

Like, Arcadia, Obama was not my first or second choice. My first choice was Kucinich, then Clinton. Obama is more conservative than I prefer. But I shall do my duty and vote accordingly.

The results of this election will hinge on a couple of things:

1. How motivated the CCR’s are to come out and vote (which helps McCain).

2. How motivated young people are to turn out and vote (which helps Obama).

3. Whether people are willing to give the R’s another chance, or punish them.

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By: Peter L

Peter L — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:14:56 +0000

Seriously, considering that there will be two or three SCOTUS appointments possible in the next term, this is a very important election!