Comments on: Sotomayor pledges 'fidelity to the law' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: independent Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843537 independent Jim Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:27:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843537 Qualified - check. Promises to follow the law and Constitution - check. Nominated by one political party and opposed by the other - check. Nothing new here.... Qualified – check. Promises to follow the law and Constitution – check. Nominated by one political party and opposed by the other – check. Nothing new here....

]]> By: swin5 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843497 swin5 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:46:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843497 And if you don't believe her you can ask her. And if you don't believe her you can ask her.

]]> By: Really!? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843473 Really!? Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:33:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843473 Why has she never said that in a speech over the years? She has regularly said just the opposite. Why has she never said that in a speech over the years? She has regularly said just the opposite.

]]> By: No Hillary = No Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843458 No Hillary = No Obama Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:21:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843458 You go girl! You go girl!

]]> By: bob z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843453 bob z Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:19:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843453 she should not be confirmed ,she is a member of la raza which is very racist group she should not be confirmed ,she is a member of la raza which is very racist group

]]> By: Tired in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843440 Tired in SC Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:14:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843440 It would be much better for our country if you would just go back to Porta Rico. Form Cnn's news I understnad that you are largely influenced by the Hispancis community. We need to be able to vote a person inot the position you wnat not just give it to a person based on what the president wants. Not fair at all, It would be much better for our country if you would just go back to Porta Rico. Form Cnn's news I understnad that you are largely influenced by the Hispancis community. We need to be able to vote a person inot the position you wnat not just give it to a person based on what the president wants. Not fair at all,

]]> By: Lauren http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843421 Lauren Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:08:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843421 I have looked at some of Sotomayor's past judicial decisions and have come to the conclusion that she is a very bright, thoughtful woman who truely does follow the law and apply her decisions to the law. The republicans are counting on people being distracted by the one comment that she made, they are trying to control the message. But for people who read and do the research, it is clear that the republicans are whistling in the dark. They are hoping we listen to them and not seek out the facts for ourselves. I have looked at some of Sotomayor's past judicial decisions and have come to the conclusion that she is a very bright, thoughtful woman who truely does follow the law and apply her decisions to the law.

The republicans are counting on people being distracted by the one comment that she made, they are trying to control the message. But for people who read and do the research, it is clear that the republicans are whistling in the dark. They are hoping we listen to them and not seek out the facts for ourselves.

]]> By: DAVE N CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843400 DAVE N CA Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:58:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843400 wow..... that is good..... for years in her speeches on the law circuit she would come to a better conclusion than a white male...... and that laws are made by junior courts.... not lawmakers...... i hope the republicans rip her to shreds tomorrow..... she will be confirmed but is not qualified to be on the highest court in the land......the blind fold will be removed and unless you are african american or hispanic or any nationality other than white you will have it made with this judge.... wow..... that is good..... for years in her speeches on the law circuit she would come to a better conclusion than a white male...... and that laws are made by junior courts.... not lawmakers...... i hope the republicans rip her to shreds tomorrow..... she will be confirmed but is not qualified to be on the highest court in the land......the blind fold will be removed and unless you are african american or hispanic or any nationality other than white you will have it made with this judge....

]]> By: Denna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843375 Denna Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:43:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843375 I believe that Judge Sotomayor will be a fine addition to the Supreme Court. It would be nice if white males (read - GOP) would unbunch their undies and give her a fair hearing. Let it go that she is proud of who she is. Only a person with confidence would be as good at her job as she is. Remember, a Republican nominated her to the bench to begin with. I believe that Judge Sotomayor will be a fine addition to the Supreme Court. It would be nice if white males (read – GOP) would unbunch their undies and give her a fair hearing. Let it go that she is proud of who she is. Only a person with confidence would be as good at her job as she is. Remember, a Republican nominated her to the bench to begin with.

]]> By: James Farley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843354 James Farley Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:31:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843354 Your actions speak so loud I can not hear what you are saying Your actions speak so loud I can not hear what you are saying

]]> By: Nat, NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843347 Nat, NYC Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:30:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843347 "Ha-ha, i shouldn't say that", thinking Sonia. "Ha-ha, i shouldn't say that", thinking Sonia.

]]> By: Pamma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843343 Pamma Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:29:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843343 Her," Fidelity to the Law", is flawed, because she has been overturned many times. Her," Fidelity to the Law", is flawed, because she has been overturned many times.

]]> By: Dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843339 Dennis Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:27:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843339 Still blaming Bush for his own shortcomings. It's time to move on. Still blaming Bush for his own shortcomings. It's time to move on.

]]> By: FEMALES FOR FEMALES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843333 FEMALES FOR FEMALES Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:24:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843333 Pledging don't mean anything to the illegals of America. They come here as gangsters. Do gangerster deed then flee back across the border before anyone know it is them that do it. You think this woman will honor legislation that will take away the coming and going of gangsters? Pledging don't mean anything to the illegals of America. They come here as gangsters. Do gangerster deed then flee back across the border before anyone know it is them that do it. You think this woman will honor legislation that will take away the coming and going of gangsters?

]]> By: hypocrites_are_everywhere http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843325 hypocrites_are_everywhere Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:22:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843325 Obama's 3 checkmate moves! 1. Sonia Sotomayor gets confirmed 2. Mullah Omar or Osama bin's head will be discovered (by July 4th 2011)! 3. Healthcare reform will squeak through Middle East's long-lasting (I.e. most stable thus far) peace will be in place! And the economy will heal itself by 2012! Just watch! Obama's 3 checkmate moves!

1. Sonia Sotomayor gets confirmed
2. Mullah Omar or Osama bin's head will be discovered (by July 4th 2011)!
3. Healthcare reform will squeak through

Middle East's long-lasting (I.e. most stable thus far) peace will be in place! And the economy will heal itself by 2012!

Just watch!

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843311 AJ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:18:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843311 I've got news for Sotomayor: If it werent for judges "making law" she'd be peddling her pomogranites in Puerto Rico. What a disastrous nominee. I've got news for Sotomayor: If it werent for judges "making law" she'd be peddling her pomogranites in Puerto Rico. What a disastrous nominee.

]]> By: jaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843309 jaye Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:18:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843309 She will be an excellent supreme court justice. The naysaying republicans need to shut up (their nothing but war mongers and hate mongers and racist, anyway). She will be an excellent supreme court justice.
The naysaying republicans need to shut up (their nothing but war mongers and hate mongers and racist, anyway).

]]> By: Steve, Columbia SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843302 Steve, Columbia SC Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:16:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843302 I want to hear her say "fidelity to our Constitution," otherwise let's find another nominee. She will end up having an affair with international law............. I want to hear her say "fidelity to our Constitution," otherwise let's find another nominee.

She will end up having an affair with international law.............

]]> By: annie for Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843294 annie for Palin Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:14:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843294 Don't worry if this thing is voted down - people like her are a dime a dozen and obama probably has a whole closet full just waiting to step in if she fails. Don't worry if this thing is voted down – people like her are a dime a dozen and obama probably has a whole closet full just waiting to step in if she fails.

]]> By: ib http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843277 ib Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:10:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843277 If she goes by the law why have so many of her rulings been overturned. I'm not a fan of hers and by the way I'm not racist either. If she goes by the law why have so many of her rulings been overturned. I'm not a fan of hers and by the way I'm not racist either.

]]> By: Bpin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843247 Bpin Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:00:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843247 Yep. In front of congtrss, what else is she to say? Sotomayor is like a bunch of other folks that go through Washington. Listen to what I say, but don't pay attention to what I do. This whole confirmation hearing is a waste of the taxpayers money. It is all political and not about her ability to judge. Dems have got their minds made up already, and so have Reps. What is the use? Nothing she could say or do will keep her from being confirmed. Just a waste of time. Yep. In front of congtrss, what else is she to say? Sotomayor is like a bunch of other folks that go through Washington. Listen to what I say, but don't pay attention to what I do. This whole confirmation hearing is a waste of the taxpayers money. It is all political and not about her ability to judge. Dems have got their minds made up already, and so have Reps. What is the use? Nothing she could say or do will keep her from being confirmed. Just a waste of time.

]]> By: mjm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843245 mjm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843245 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, quoted CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin's statement that "in every major case since he became the nation's 17th chief justice, Roberts has sided with the prosecution over the defendant, the state over the condemned, the executive branch over the legislative and the corporate defendant over the individual plaintiff." Unless you count the time he told the city of New Haven that they couldn't discriminate against some fire fighters. In fact, this quote if from an article in the New Yorker. The whole article is about Roberts standing up for the rights of the individual against government. Who was the judge that they over turned anyway? Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, quoted CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin's statement that "in every major case since he became the nation's 17th chief justice, Roberts has sided with the prosecution over the defendant, the state over the condemned, the executive branch over the legislative and the corporate defendant over the individual plaintiff."

Unless you count the time he told the city of New Haven that they couldn't discriminate against some fire fighters.

In fact, this quote if from an article in the New Yorker. The whole article is about Roberts standing up for the rights of the individual against government.

Who was the judge that they over turned anyway?

]]> By: Doug Neumann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843227 Doug Neumann Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:52:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843227 "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life. " "All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know. " These are her own words. "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life. "

"All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know. "

These are her own words.

]]> By: AlwaysThinking http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843226 AlwaysThinking Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:51:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843226 Actions speak louder than words: Look at her judicial record and make decide her nomination accordingly. A pretty straight-forward task, if you ask me. Actions speak louder than words: Look at her judicial record and make decide her nomination accordingly.

A pretty straight-forward task, if you ask me.

]]> By: Richard-Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843219 Richard-Arkansas Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:48:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843219 "Some of Sotomayor's critics have argued that she has allowed her rulings to be swayed by factors such as ethnicity and race." Yes and some of herr critics believe that the world is 6000 years old and the sun revolves around the earth. Those who actually have reviewed her rulings have found them very well done and not the activism that we are currently seeing on the Roberts' court. Even the New Haven ruling followed SCOUS precedence and the Roberts' court was activist in ruling against SCOUS precedence. Now if we could get Rioberts, Alito, and Thomas to resign and get a liberal nominated. Sotomayor is a centrist, not a left-wing judge but then again, the current court is so far to the right that if Roberts were around in 1957, we would still have segregated schools. "Some of Sotomayor's critics have argued that she has allowed her rulings to be swayed by factors such as ethnicity and race."

Yes and some of herr critics believe that the world is 6000 years old and the sun revolves around the earth.

Those who actually have reviewed her rulings have found them very well done and not the activism that we are currently seeing on the Roberts' court. Even the New Haven ruling followed SCOUS precedence and the Roberts' court was activist in ruling against SCOUS precedence.

Now if we could get Rioberts, Alito, and Thomas to resign and get a liberal nominated. Sotomayor is a centrist, not a left-wing judge but then again, the current court is so far to the right that if Roberts were around in 1957, we would still have segregated schools.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843211 Brian Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:45:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843211 Seriously, is she to be believed? She is an activist. That is why she was selected. Why is it so wrong to tell the truth now. There is no disgrace in being honourable and truthful. Seriously, is she to be believed? She is an activist. That is why she was selected. Why is it so wrong to tell the truth now. There is no disgrace in being honourable and truthful.

]]> By: tedious898 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843208 tedious898 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:44:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843208 .....simple, fidelity to the law. Get over yourselves! This woman is qualified. This is an honorable person that happens to be "Latina and a woman" Sling your mudd GOP people and after alienating every minority in the country, your party can look forward to an early ticket to complete obscurity. I'm looking forward to your complete absence. .....simple, fidelity to the law.

Get over yourselves! This woman is qualified. This is an honorable person that happens to be "Latina and a woman"

Sling your mudd GOP people and after alienating every minority in the country, your party can look forward to an early ticket to complete obscurity. I'm looking forward to your complete absence.

]]> By: pcharmin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843204 pcharmin Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843204 what is fidelity to the law suppose to mean??? unfortunatly her comments about ruling on how the law effects someone is not how the constitution works.because know matter what case she is ruling on someone is going to be affected negitively,so do you rule according to who you feel sorry for the most what is fidelity to the law suppose to mean??? unfortunatly her comments about ruling on how the law effects someone is not how the constitution works.because know matter what case she is ruling on someone is going to be affected negitively,so do you rule according to who you feel sorry for the most

]]> By: be the opposite of Scalia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843198 be the opposite of Scalia Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:41:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843198 that would be enough to make you worth while just balance out Scalia that would be enough to make you worth while

just balance out Scalia

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843140 mike Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:20:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843140 Except for that pesky race issue. Except for that pesky race issue.

]]> By: Willy Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843072 Willy Brown Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:53:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843072 She’s a farce but she will have no impact on the bench she bought and paid for. She’s a farce but she will have no impact on the bench she bought and paid for.

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/13/sotomayor-pledges-fidelity-to-the-law/#comment-2843050 mike Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:44:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=60308#comment-2843050 So does that mean you will interpit the second admendment to give people the right to bear arms or is that still not a fundamental right? So does that mean you will interpit the second admendment to give people the right to bear arms or is that still not a fundamental right?

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