Souter to retire

By Michelle Malkin  •  April 30, 2009 10:21 PM

Supreme Court Justice David Souter has announced he will retire at the end of the current term.

The biggest mistake John Sununu ever made was vouching that Souter would be a “home run” for conservatives.

Now, we’ll get an out liberal as opposed to a stealth one.

Is it Harold Koh’s lucky day?

Gah.

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  1. #692471
    On May 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm, zeroangel said:

    ConservativeRus:
    You do realize I basically just rephrased this:

    Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    ?

  2. #692472
    On May 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm, chapoutier said:

    Oh for goodness sakes. I don’t know why my posts won’t come up. But anyway, its a longgg list of ways that gambling exists in “liberal” states that apparently r4l missed. Probably too busy visually assaulting women at the gym while “seriously” weightlifting.

  3. #692481
    On May 1st, 2009 at 1:48 pm, undresiege said:

    Interesting stuff today, but my neck is starting to hurt. I’m about to sign off.

    Later.

  4. #692488
    On May 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm, conservativesRus said:

    Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

    And what about those?
    Taking seven words out of the middle of a much longer sentence often leaves the intended meaning of the sentence completely behind.
    In the study of any historic document, one needs to a) get the words right, b) get the meaning of the words right (what the words meant at the time they were spoken) c) get the context for the words right (not only in the paragraph at hand but also culturally) and d) understand what those words meant the the “audience” at that time. The list of “requirements” is actually much longer for how to properly interpret a document but I dare say, if you apply just those to your seven words above, you’ll discover that you in no way paraphrased even a section of the founding documents of our country.

  5. #692503
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm, zeroangel said:

    conservativeRus:

    You asked about a BASIS (a “standard to build on”). I gave you a BASIS. The only retort you had was hand-wringing over semantics.

    A society based on the opening of the Declaration is an excellent place to start.

  6. #692504
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm, right4life said:

    There you conservatives go again trying to save adults from themselves. If a woman or man(woman is a red herring) wants to get paid to engage in sex acts with other adults, what business is it of yours? What business is it of yours if other adults want to watch?

    you do know there is a large worldwide slave trade in women for the sex trade right??

    to say it is ‘victimless’ is laughable and naive.

  7. #692507
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm, right4life said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 1:44 pm, chapoutier said:
    Oh for goodness sakes. I don’t know why my posts won’t come up. But anyway, its a longgg list of ways that gambling exists in “liberal” states that apparently r4l missed. Probably too busy visually assaulting women at the gym while “seriously” weightlifting.

    really? well you tell me where gambling existed legally before las vegas???

    and yeah punky boy, I got the trophies at home to prove I was a serious lifter…you?

  8. #692511
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:06 pm, right4life said:

    Probably too busy visually assaulting women

    let me guess, you only look at guys!!

  9. #692515
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm, zeroangel said:

    Oh for goodness sake.

    Slaves are used for mining, cash crops, menial labor, AND prostitution to this day.

    This doesn’t mean that mining, cash crops, menial labor, or prostitution should be illegal.

  10. #692526
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm, spaceycakes said:

    any sex act involving adults

    uh oh.

  11. #692529
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm, right4life said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm, zeroangel said:

    what you call a ‘victimless’ crime is not. its obvious you don’t care about the victims of prostitution, nor what it does to society in general.

    why don’t you tell us about the societal benefits of prostitution…even the dutch are getting rid of it…

    Amsterdam’s red light district has been a major draw for decades. But a deal reached Thursday will cut the number of prostitute display windows by a third. It’s all part of Holland’s attempt to clean up its image.

    “What we want is to get rid of the underlying criminality,” Cohen told Dutch television on Thursday. “We’re very busy making a development plan and we hope to have that ready by the end of the year.”

    link

    so go ahead, lets here how wonderful it would be….this should be good…

  12. #692531
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm, conservativesRus said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:03 pm, zeroangel said

    It’s obvious we don’t speak the same language.
    Please run your world-view to it’s logical conclusion. Either it’s based on something external, or it’s based on something internal. If internal, then which “internal” system? If external, then which external system and why?

  13. #692539
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm, John Deaux said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 12:51 pm, zeroangel said:
    John:

    Are you saying you are not a religious zealot and agree that prostitution and MJ should be legalized?

    I am definitely not a religious zealot. I don’t know how you could ever get that from my posts. Maybe it’s because I believe in creation, I don’t know. I honestly wouldn’t have a problem with legalization under certain conditions except for the give them an inch problem.

  14. #692540
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:21 pm, zeroangel said:

    conservativeRus:

    Here we go again…

    Why don’t you tell me when was the last time you conferred with this “external” entity/person/system and what he/she/it had to tell you?

  15. #692543
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm, spaceycakes said:

    the give them an inch problem

    John Deaux–I do hate it when that happens.

  16. #692544
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm, zeroangel said:

    John:

    I know you aren’t a zealot. I was just poking at you.

    I am glad to hear you agree WRT MJ and prostitution. To clarify, I do agree with undreseige in regards to zoning. that just makes sense.

  17. #692550
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm, conservativesRus said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:21 pm, zeroangel said:

    I’ll happily answer your question after you’ve run your world view to it’s logical conclusion.

    I apologize to MM for my part in getting this thread far far off track from it’s original subject.

  18. #692552
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:28 pm, chapoutier said:

    Come one come all to Rhode Island where prostitution, so long as the solicitation occurs indoors, is legal.

    But you better hurry. The legislature has been trying to close the loophole.

    Just look for a big pink building off the west side of I-95 as you are entering Providence called “Cheaters.” At least they are honest.

  19. #692555
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:30 pm, conservativesRus said:

    I gotta get back to paying work.
    Ya’ll have a great day.

  20. #692563
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:36 pm, John Deaux said:

    I’d argue that pollution and second-hand smoke are more about protecting people from people which is different than your initial comment “about saving us from ourselves”. If you have some other specifics in mind, please let me know.

    Gay marriage is a value of the left, not right and more inroads have been made pushing that agenda than any other.

    This is also another slippery slope problem. Most people really don’t care if somebody’s gay. It’s the PDA that they don’t want. I think you’ll also find they feel the same about all PDA. The big problem with gay marriage is that once legal, the left will use it to damage religion by forcing them to marry gays against their beliefs or face discrimination charges. If you don’t think that’s true, look no further than Massachusetts, where Catholic Charities no longer handles adoptions.

    prostitution which should have been legalized many yesterdays ago, and I’d make drug use legalized and taxed. I don’t oppose restriction based on zoning at local levels regarding these issues.

    Slippery slope. Simple as that. You know as well as I do that those zones would get stretched and challenged to the detriment of everyone. Somebody’s always got to ruin it for the rest.

  21. #692568
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:39 pm, zeroangel said:

    conservativeRus:

    What are you talking about? We have already run a state to it’s “logical conclusion” where Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are used as a basis.

    What exactly is your problem with my “worldview?”

  22. #692572
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm, zeroangel said:

    conservativeRus:

    When you get back from work please let us know when was the last time you spoke to “god” and how did he communicate to you that he agrees with you?

  23. #692573
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:42 pm, John Deaux said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:28 pm, chapoutier said:
    Come one come all to Rhode Island where prostitution, so long as the solicitation occurs indoors, is legal.

    A Brit friend of mine once explained that prostitution is technically legal there. However, it’s a crime to ask or offer.

    That kind of limits things to telepaths.

  24. #692577
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:43 pm, chapoutier said:

    A Brit friend of mine once explained that prostitution is technically legal there. However, it’s a crime to ask or offer.

    Isn’t this basically just dating?

  25. #692581
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:45 pm, zeroangel said:

    Chap:

    If my marriage ever fails let’s meet up in RI and get some coke and hookers.

  26. #692584
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:48 pm, John Deaux said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:43 pm, chapoutier said:
    A Brit friend of mine once explained that prostitution is technically legal there. However, it’s a crime to ask or offer.
    Isn’t this basically just dating?

    With money exchanging hands?

  27. #692585
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm, chapoutier said:

    With money exchanging hands?

    Pretty trinkets, nice dinners…

  28. #692588
    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:52 pm, John Deaux said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 2:49 pm, chapoutier said:
    With money exchanging hands?
    Pretty trinkets, nice dinners…

    From that we can extrapolate a whole lot.

    I have that sense of impending doom. Let’s change the subject.

    I saw a zombie pug this morning.

  29. #692663
    On May 1st, 2009 at 3:50 pm, L.N. Smithee said:

    undresiege wrote:

    Clearly, I don’t equate first-trimester abortion to murder, so on a moral basis I differ from many others, and likely you.

    You are very careful to say “first trimester abortion,” but you know very well the door to abortion for any reason at any time before natural delivery is opened by the semi-wide loophole considering “the health or life of the mother.” As you are probably aware, it is that exception which has allowed our new DHS chief Kathleen Sebelius’ favorite abortionist to stab thousands of newborns in the back of the head without saying exactly why it was necessary to save a mother’s life.

    Is it your opinion that partial-birth abortions should be subject to evidence of necessity? Sebelius does not.

  30. #693054
    On May 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 am, DBNinKY said:

    On May 1st, 2009 at 12:42 pm, zeroangel said:

    I could argue that there are women that would say they have benefitted from both prostitution and abortion.

    Could you argue it in good faith, that those women chose such a path for themselves when other options existed?

    Convincing women abortion and prostitution are acceptable alternatives when other options do not appear viable, is part of the meme of a male dominated society.

  31. #693089
    On May 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 pm, zeroangel said:

    DBNinKY:

    Actually, undreseige already pointed out that this is a red herring.

    Why do you mention only women in regards to prostitution? Why not men?

    In regards to abortion, don’t be frivolous. There are plenty of women that could claim abortion befitted them. I need only point to a teenage pregnancy of a girl that had plans to go to college.

    This is more than just a “meme” of a male-dominated society. It is concerning puritanical views of sexuality borne out of a male dominated society. Consider, what would sexuality be like in a society that DID NOT think it was important to know who the father was? Just food for thought…

    The government doesn’t belong in anyone’s bedroom, period. The abortion debate is far less cut and dry, but I’ve already made my case above.

  32. #693130
    On May 2nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm, DBNinKY said:

    Actually, undreseige already pointed out that this is a red herring.

    How is it a red herring to not accept the premise that a fellow human being selling his body for money, is left physically and psychologically undamaged by such a practice? Sexuality is both sacred and committal; it is against our nature and the interests of our mental and physical health to engage in unsafe/multiple partners. Not to be flippant but have you ever seen a happy or healthy, prostitute over the age of forty?

    Why do you mention only women in regards to prostitution? Why not men?

    Women are more physically vulnerable to prostitution than men.(Some women may turn to prostitution due to single motherhood, under-educated for workforce demands, or leaving an abusive relationship and in need of money.)

    In regards to abortion, don’t be frivolous. There are plenty of women that could claim abortion befitted them. I need only point to a teenage pregnancy of a girl that had plans to go to college.

    I suggest there are other options. Motherhood may impede or delay an education, but it doesn’t prevent one for the truly determined. Bristol Palin comes to mind; she completed high school and intends to someday attend college. Even the rural school system where I work provides alternative classes and daycare for young mothers.

    This is more than just a “meme” of a male-dominated society. It is concerning puritanical views of sexuality borne out of a male dominated society. Consider, what would sexuality be like in a society that DID NOT think it was important to know who the father was? Just food for thought…

    Good point. But I still say abortion and prostitution afford men as many sexual conquests as possible w/o the apprehension of a long-term commitment or emotional attachment, and usually at the expense of a woman’s dignity, virtue, and better nature.

    The government doesn’t belong in anyone’s bedroom, period.

    I agree, but nor should it propagate a system that devalues human sexuality and regeneration.

  33. #693308
    On May 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm, zeroangel said:

    DBNinKY:

    All the social stigmas and ills you are concerned with all go back to our society’s hang-ups about sexuality. I am not sure I can be clearer. I am not sure human beings are monogamous by nature; however, looking at our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, I doubt it.

    Why do you (or anyone) even call a man having sex with a woman a “conquest?” Why does a woman having multiple sex partners cost her her dignity? What is dignified about denying our nature?

    It is our society that devalues human sexuality and our nature. There is nothing “wrong” with exchanging services or monies for sex.

    As far as abortion I’ve explained my position several times now. I consider the idea that a teenaged child that made a mistake MUST carry a fetus to term to be cruel.

    We have had this conversation a million times; you aren’t going to convince me.

  34. #694207
    On May 4th, 2009 at 8:33 pm, DBNinKY said:

    I am not sure human beings are monogamous by nature; however, looking at our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, I doubt it.

    The fact there are communicable diseases and STD’s pretty much solves this dilemma for us.

    There is nothing “wrong” with exchanging services or monies for sex.

    Leaving religion completely out of the equation, I can’t imagine anyone who sells his or her body is psychology at ease or entirely happy with that life choice.

    We have had this conversation a million times; you aren’t going to convince me.

    My point is, it’s a fallacy to say that abortion and/or prostitution liberate females, because they don’t. They afford men an out from fatherhood and a means of sexual release which, in my view, is why a male dominated Court allowed the former to come into legal existence.

  35. #694368
    On May 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am, zeroangel said:

    DBNinKY:

    The fact there are communicable diseases and STD’s pretty much solves this dilemma for us.

    …and condoms solve that. Perhaps we should avoid going out at all for fear of disease?

    Leaving religion completely out of the equation

    Yes, please.

    I can’t imagine anyone who sells his or her body is psychology at ease or entirely happy with that life choice.

    Society. Seriously, why shouldn’t anyone be happy to make a living out of having sex? I am willing to be there are porn stars that absolutely LOVE their jobs. Furthermore, what business is it of yours and why should we waste taxpayer money on chasing down johns and prostitutes?

    My point is, it’s a fallacy to say that abortion and/or prostitution liberate females, because they don’t.

    Huh? I am not saying this. I am merely saying, a fetus is not worthy of “personhood” under the law for reasons spelled out above and that the government doesn’t belong in anyone’s bedroom. Women AND men should be allowed to make any kind of sexual arrangement they want with another consenting adult(s).

  36. #694385
    On May 5th, 2009 at 9:15 am, zeroangel said:

    DBNinKY:

    An afterthought: let’s assume you are correct; though I don’t think so, and it’s impossible to prove; let’s assume that prostitution causes psychological distress. My answer is, so what?

    Spending too much time playing video games or surfing blogs could possibly cause psychological distress too, should we limit or ban those activities? I think China does something like that…

  37. #694388
    On May 5th, 2009 at 9:17 am, zeroangel said:

    #221

    *willing to bet there are porn stars

    Typo, sorry.

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