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1. #1
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm, Socky said:

   Just for gits and shiggles, what do you guys think the odds of a pardon for Mumia Jamal are?

2. #2
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm, bradley said:

   Don’t worry, Holder will just be another affirmative action hire. Experience, ability, intellect, none have anything to do with it.

3. #3
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm, JT said:

   On February 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 pm, Socky said:

   Just for gits and shiggles, what do you guys think the odds of a pardon for Mumia Jamal are?

   With the Obama administration it is entirely possible.

4. #4
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm, tettes said:

   repub demands for “political independence” of the next AG would hold more weight if they had held themselves to the same standards over the past 8 years.

5. #5
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm, taylork said:

   Specter needs to go. It’s a shame I’d be a year too young to run against him.

6. #6
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm, JDinTX said:

   I am sure my two RINO’s from TX will support him, too.

7. #7
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm, sonofdy said:

   tettes: So you are for a politicly active AG??? good to know.

8. #8
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm, James Felix said:

   repub demands for “political independence” of the next AG would hold more weight if they had held themselves to the same standards over the past 8 years.

   Really? Please describe the political activism of Bush’s AGs.

9. #9
   On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

   Geoffrey Holder: “Guaranteed to make your mouth water! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!”

10. #10
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm, vargas said:

    bradley–

    Disagree with Holder’s appointment based on his record, but he clearly has distinguished himself enough to be nominated. Calling him ‘just another affirmative action hire’ shows at best that you’re dumb, and at worst that you’re racist.

11. #11
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm, lottadawg said:

    Seems like a lot of appointees deserve a chance in this administration no matter what. I have trouble with that FALN thing.

12. #12
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:
    Geoffrey Holder: “Guaranteed to make your mouth water! think it’s being subjected to waterboarding Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!”

    Option 2.

13. #13
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Specter needs to go. It’s a shame I’d be a year too young to run against him.

    No need for birth certificates. After being elected – “Oops.”

14. #14
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm, conservativesRus said:

    On February 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm, vargas said:
    Disagree with Holder’s appointment based on his record, but he clearly has distinguished himself enough to be nominated

    ?distinguished? – what makes one distinguished? I take it that you don’t think good decision making (or even decision making period) is necessary. Maybe just “being in the public spotlight” makes one distinguished? Please explain. I’m confused.

15. #15
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:30 pm, arnold ziffel said:

    Does anyone find it ironic that 2nd. amendment haters Clinton,Clinton,Obama,and Holder have no problem with pardons of FLAN bombers, no problem with bombers Ayers and Dorhn, yet just about crapped their pants in excitement over the assault weapons/Brady bill?
    Even though there has been no uptick in gun crimes in the four years since its end,or reduction since the start of AWB legislation, the libs will pass another one—-this time w/no sunset clause.

16. #16
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:36 pm, Jamfish said:

    Good Lord; could Sessions sound any more divided?

    *sigh*

17. #17
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm, Jamfish said:

    Hutchinson expressed grave concern over 2nd Amendment rights and Holder’s interpretations… voting NO!

    Yay, Kay!

18. #18
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm, PersonalLiberty said:

    Holder is a 2A disaster. Vote NO!

19. #19
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm, Jamfish said:

    Fracking Hatch… was he in on that deal the GOP cut?

20. #20
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:04 pm, cngerms said:

    How much did taxpayers pay for Leahy’s 4-foot portrait of Holder?

21. #21
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:10 pm, old trooper said:

    Vargas, thanks for playing the race card.
    I was wondering when someone that is sadly ignorant of Holder’s record would blurt it out like a fart in Church.

    Holder’s lack of character, lack of judgment in the Clinton Pardons, involvement in Waco as Janet Reno’s #2,
    lack of respect for the Bill of Rights (2nd Amendment/Heller decision) makes him very “distinguished” indeed.

    Play the Race Card. It very clearly “distinguishes” you as a very ignorant
    and Racist individual.

22. #22
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:14 pm, Jamfish said:

    WTF is Specter doing talking about the stimulus?

    Leahy is spouting off about Holder’s alleged support of the 2nd Amendment.

    Leahy: “This man restores the luster of the Dept. of Justice”

    Hahahahaha…

23. #23
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm, Jamfish said:

    Leahy: “…come on the right side of history…”

    If Holder is the right side, then I want to be wrong, wrong, wrong!

24. #24
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm, cngerms said:

    Patrick Leahy was just extolling the virtues of Eric Holder, “Friend of the Second Amendment.” If I had hair, I’d ask someone to hold it back for me.

    America’s gun-owners are soon to be in a fight for their lives with the nomination of Holder and the introduction of bills such as HR45, Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009; a national registration scheme.

25. #25
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm, rightisright said:

    Doesn’t this guy know or appoint anyone to an office that isn’t a law breaker? This has to be the most corrupt, most unethical, administrations of all time. The Zero is making that other great socialist Pres. Nixon, look like a saint.

26. #26
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:42 pm, Jamfish said:

    Holder confirmed. Thanks for nothing, GOP.

27. #27
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm, txvet2 said:

    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm, cngerms said:

    Patrick Leahy was just extolling the virtues of Eric Holder, “Friend of the Second Amendment.” If I had hair, I’d ask someone to hold it back for me.

    America’s gun-owners are soon to be in a fight for their lives with the nomination of Holder and the introduction of bills such as HR45, Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009; a national registration scheme.

    That’s why the lines in the gun shops down here. I’ve stocked up, but I was thinking about another ammo run just in case.

28. #28
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 pm, txvet2 said:

    On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm, rightisright said:

    Doesn’t this guy know or appoint anyone to an office that isn’t a law breaker? This has to be the most corrupt, most unethical, administrations of all time

    They’re already the most corrupt administration in history, and they aren’t even all confirmed yet. They got pre-corrupted under Clinton and Carter.

29. #29
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm, cngerms said:

    That’s why the lines in the gun shops down here. I’ve stocked up, but I was thinking about another ammo run just in case.

    I hear you, txvet2. I just hope we’ve all got firearms in which to use that ammo in 4 years; registration precedes confiscation 100% of the time.

30. #30
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 7:45 pm, cngerms said:

    Hard to believe Sessions voted FOR Holder. Is there not one who can consistently hold the line and not compromise his principles?

31. #31
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm, zyzzyg said:

    Sen Vitter said, ” . . . just doesn’t pass the basic test of political independence . . .”

    I would like to know what he said about AG Al Gonzalez?

32. #32
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Surely there’s a place for Marc Rich in this Administration.

33. #33
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm, vargas said:

    old trooper:

    Clearly, I did not ‘play’ anything. Actually, as I specifically stated, I think it’s fine to disagree with his appointment based on a variety of reasons.
    Saying he is ‘just an affirmative action hire’ is indeed racist, and it’s a dumb statement. My response was directed solely to that statement. If you’re opposed to him based on his character, based on the Clinton pardons, etc., then that’s fine, and you’re entitled to your opinion on that. But don’t make a comment about him based solely on his race, as Bradley did.

34. #34
    On February 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    vargas, quite a few of us are opposed to the man for his opinions, actions and character and we need no one’s permission to hold such views.

    Saying he is ‘just an affirmative action hire’ is indeed racist

    Bull, he was just one more Clinton affirmative action photo.Sorry lad but the “racist” card is so overplayed that we can no longer act when racism does rise up for no one believes us.
    But hell, what does a former field worker Coconut know? Just a Credit to My Race here boss vargas.

35. #35
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am, Wellsy said:

    The Attorney General can be one of the most dangerous and damaging positions in government. Just look at all of Janet Reno’s tenure. And even she didn’t have all this baggage going into her position.