Alito Sworn In

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

The vote would have been 5-4 if he had voted the other way, so nothing conclusive here; he could just be "easing in" and getting ready to put his vote in where he thinks it will matter more. I'm sure there are lots of politics on the SC, so he is biding his time.

I agree and that was my point. It is too early to draw any conclusions. However, time will tell.

[Fleet 472]

Originally Posted by Mustangman25

Finally, more help for if/when Bush's illegal wiretaps come before the Court...funny how they're strict constructionists in all regards except when it doesn't help them.

The wiretaps have not been ruled illegal. Everyone in Congress (even Nancy Pelosi) were briefed about it. There is no evidence of domestic spying. No warrant is needed for tapping foreign conversations.

[Fleet 472]

Originally Posted by Prelewd

I know he passed with the lowest number of opposing party votes in history.. Can't be good.

That just shows what hypocrits the Democrats in Congress are. When the vote was for Ruth Bader Ginsberg, almost all of the Republicans voted for her because they knew she was qualified, even though they disagreed with her views and beliefs. Alito is just as qualified as she was (if not more) yet most Democrats did not vote "yes" for Alito.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by Fleet 472

That just shows what hypocrits the Democrats in Congress are. When the vote was for Ruth Bader Ginsberg, almost all of the Republicans voted for her because they knew she was qualified, even though they disagreed with her views and beliefs. Alito is just as qualified as she was (if not more) yet most Democrats did not vote "yes" for Alito.

Teddy Kennedy should have drowned with Mary Jo Go...whatever her name was.