September 21, 2005
More wackos
Roywatch returns!
"Judge Roberts stated that he had 'no overarching judicial philosophy.' We suggest that he might benefit from studying the judicial philosophy of Judge Roy Moore, former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, who demonstrated that he clearly understood that as a judge, one cannot divorce one's conscience from one's intellect. Rather, Moore understands that the conscience informs and shapes the intellect. Furthermore, Judge Moore appreciates that a proper understanding of the American view of law and government is one that recognizes the Christian origin of our system of law."
It's hardly worth it at this stage to point out that the American system of law is not based on Christianity, is it? Or that St. Roy's beloved Ten Commandments, when you get right down to it, aren't a Christian document? Or that St. Roy was fired for violating 200 years of precedent?
Anyway, the punchline:
"We sincerely hope that in the interests of justice and of the Constitution, the president would consider a nominee of the stature and intellect of Judge Moore-who is a brilliant jurist and true American statesman."
Yeah, Bush will get right on that.
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July 18, 2005
Roywatch editorial roundup
The Decatur Daily:
Roy Moore won’t be next Supreme Court appointee
But his defense of the Ten Commandments was also defiance of a federal court order to get them off public property. So he's out of the mainstream of judicial thought with respect to both his views on separation of church and state and his belief that he — as a judge, of all people — has the right not to obey a court order.
And the paper that's been on the forefront on Moore from the beginning, the Montgomery Advertiser:
Idea of appointing Moore scary thought
Why would anyone consider a man with a demonstrated disregard for law, a man who wanted to ignore with impunity a legal decision that had gone against him at every point of the process, fit for any court, much less the highest court in the land?
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July 17, 2005
Not an endorsement
Unsigned editorial, Birmingham News:
It's an absurd thought because Moore's notion of distinguished service on Alabama's high court was: A) installing a 2½-ton replica of the Ten Commandments in the rotunda of the state court building; B) waiting for the inevitable legal challenge; C) defying a federal court order to move the monument; and D) getting himself kicked off the court for showing such utter disrespect for the law.Yes, that's what this country needs: a U.S. Supreme Court justice who believes obeying court orders is optional; a judge who views himself as above the law.
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July 16, 2005
What's the big deal?
The Cincinnati Post - Rational thought takes a holiday
Michael Collins, Cincinnati Post:
But none of that matters to Moore's die-hard supporters on the religious right. In their eyes, there's nothing wrong with a Supreme Court justice who defies the laws of the land, as long as he strictly follows the laws of the Almighty.
Well, yeah.
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July 14, 2005
The Robe
Coalition urges Bush to nominate Roy Moore
The "Conservative Caucus" has petitions urging that St. Roy be nominated to the court. Howard Phillips (who turns out to be a three-time Constitution Party Presidential nominee) is joined by, among others Alan Keyes. St. Roy isn't commenting, and the News says that "Moore's chances for a Supreme Court appointment appear slim." Phillips blames Karl Rove.
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July 06, 2005
They call it World Nut Daily for a reason
WorldNetDaily: Roy Moore for Supreme Court justice?
Howard Phillips, chairman of The Conservative Caucus:
"Judge Roy Moore also has a track record. He is a rock-solid defender of the right to acknowledge God, a foe of sodomy and abortion, and a critic of the 'legal positivism' embraced by David Souter, Anthony Kennedy, John Paul Stevens, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Steven Breyer."
Remember, "sodomy" in this context means gays. (Tainted Bill saw it first.)
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July 01, 2005
I guess he's Michael Peroutka's brother
Judge Roy Moore PetitiionNational Pro-Life Action Center: O'Connor Replacement Must Meet Rehnquist Standard on Roe v. Wade : ArriveNet Press Releases : Politics
Right-wing anti-abortion nuts, led by Stephen G. Peroutka, put out this press release. Peroutka has this to say:
"We cannot let history repeat itself. In 1981, Ronald Reagan was persuaded to choose O'Connor over Judge Robert Bork-an esteemed and highly regarded constitutionalist-in the name of political expediency," stated Peroutka. "President Bush must resist the temptation to nominate an Alberto Gonzales. We have learned that not all 'conservatives' are truly conservative. Instead, he should select a nominee who has a true understanding of constitutional law and its Biblical underpinnings; a judge with the integrity to defend objective truth no matter the consequence. Someone like Judge Roy Moore. "
Wow, some historical confusion there. Not to mention that Alberto Gonzales is plenty conservative for the 95 percent or more of Americans who aren't completely insane.
Michael Peroutka ran for President on the Constiution Party ticket in 2004; he was closely linked to Moore. He, too, is a lawyer from Maryland. Stephen must be a relative.
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Davy finds one
This group's petition actually pre-dates today's events. (It's linked to by yet another Royite group, though this one seems mostly interested in making him Governor.) I quote (italics and boldface in the original):
I urge you and all other freedom-loving Americans who accept the TEN COMMANDMENTS as the foundation of our moral law and who want to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States to immediately:Sign the PETITION TO
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSHThis may be the most important action you take all year to influence public policy, defend the TEN COMMANDMENTS, and uphold our U.S. Constitution.
How many things are wrong with that short statement? I count at least five.
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Introducing Roywatch
I'm keeping an eye out for people and groups saying that St. Roy Moore should be appointed to replace O'Connor. I thought I had one, but it was just a Royite group announcing a "prayer vigil". I'm sure that they'd want Roy on the Court, but they didn't come out and say it. If you see anyone advocating it, add a comment or drop me a line at warliberal at yahoo dot com.
Bonus points for finding someone who thinks that Bush should appoint someone else so he can save Roy for Chief when Rehnquist leaves.
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