The Overreaction From The Right
Posted on October 3, 2005
I just want to say that I think too many blogs on the right completely overreacted to Bush’s pick, though some seem to be calming down a little from their initial reactions. There is legitimate reason for concern when we don’t know anything about the nominee, but today’s jump ship attitude really struck me as a premature, reactionary disappointment that Bush didn’t pick a known conservative. Look, judicial activism is bad no matter which side it comes from. Bush knows this woman, and I don’t think he’d pick her if she didn’t believe in his judicial philosphy. She has said straight out that she wouldn’t legislate from the bench. I know if she makes it through the confirmation process we are stuck with her, but all those jumping the gun don’t know if this is a bad thing or not. I’m frankly embarrassed that so many jumped to conclusions and are not taking a more level headed approach to this.
Don’t start whining to me about how she contributed to Al Gore in 1988. There are plenty of good conservatives that used to be democrats…Ronald Reagan for example. Sure there were more conservative choices, but thats not what this is all about…it is about qualifications and judicial philosphy.
Down the road, I may be completely wrong, but all the overreactors are not even giving her a chance. She’s straight up pro-life, something even Robert’s danced around. She is a devoted Christian, and does not believe in judicial activism. If she is what she says she is, she is what we need. I say again, calm down folks. Take a deep breath. Check out that new blog ad on the right side to learn more about why she may just be something good that happened.
When the ACLU comes out against her, I will know for sure I am for her.
Look, Moveon.org is already wanting to dig up dirt on her.
Again, Beth on the same page with me.
So is Euphoric Reality
So is Flopping Aces
Here is another pretty reasonable reaction.
California Conservative
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As well as Pirates Cove who is chillin too.
Glad to be a part of the Coalition of the Chillin
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The problem, Jay, is that this does not happen in a vacuum. Miers might be the best jurist in the history of the world, but this is a decision that has bad political implications. The base of the GOP is decidedly turned off, and even if Miers is wonderful, no one will really know that for at least several years. In the meantime, the base is going to stay home in 2006. That’s just my feeling on it. The President gets to make his pick as he sees fit, but there are broader consequences to that one decision.
Bush would have been vilified to one degree or the other no matter whom he selected. But, you are correct, the knee-jerk reaction is extraordinary. On the other hand, Bush has proven his critics wrong before, so I am guessing Meiers is either a brilliant stroke of political gamemenship or is the exact balance that the Court should have, or combinations thereof. We will all find out soon enough. In the meantime, the pundits and second-guessers need to take a deep breath and chill-out for awhile.
Whoops! Gotta get the spelling correct: “Miers.” Sorry ’bout that.
I’ve been chilling out my entire adult life, waiting for a day when there would be a GOP majority in both houses, a GOP president, and then more than one vacancy on the Court. I’ve worked for that. And now that we’re there, I’ve got too much invested to take this one on faith. I can’t think of any good reason, when presented with “good” to not want “better”.
I understand your point of view, and I’m not ready to be that pessimistic YET. Maybe later, but I still need to learn more about this choice. This wasn’t just a decision made by Bush on the spur of the moment, he looked over records for quite a while, and had many people advising him in his decision. There is more to this than the immediate reaction reveals…or so I hope to believe at this point.
If, as the confirmation process proceeds, and I see reasons why she shouldn’t be approved, I may change my tune.
I think we have to be careful here, because judicial activism can be done by either side of the political sphere.
I’m not saying your wrong, I’m just saying that I don’t know yet, and I think an immediate pessimistic reaction is a little bit premature.
Quote: If, as the confirmation process proceeds, and I see reasons why she shouldn’t be approved, I may change my tune.
And likewise, if I see reasons why this is a brilliant move, I’ll be more than happy to eat crow.
I happen to think, after today’s events, that the GOP lost the 2006 elections the day that it didn’t pull the trigger on the so-called nuclear option several months ago. I sincerely hope that I am wrong.
Here’s the thing. You know I run CourtZero. I can’t in one breath claim that SCOTUS is malfunctioning and creating a serious crisis for representative government, and also be jump up and down excited over a SCOTUS nominee that seems to have been nominated with the blessings of Harry Reid.
I’m definitely not jump up and down excited about this pick. I hope you didn’t think this post was aimed at you because it wasn’t.
It was aimed at websites like Confirm Them, and commenters at freerepublic who’s overreactions were waaaaaaay out there…perhaps I should modify the post to specify this. I’m talking about the jump ship attitudes where people are saying they are done with Bush, and voting democrat, and all that crap.
Jay, your posting of Jay Sekelow comments and other blogs really eased my mind, and I quoted you over at freerepublic. You’re doing a lot to stop the panic. Keep up the good work!
Others: When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.Jay: Let’s be sensible about this.
Thank you Wayne, that is exactly what I’m seeing…panic! And I don’t like what happens when people panic.
Bla Bla Bla! I’ve heard this appeasement for years. If Bush has double-crossed us (conservatives) again and like so many others have in the past, then I am through with this make believe conservative party. No I will never vote for a liberal but if I can’t find a conservative in the Republican Party then I will not be voting for them either. Please don’t give me that lesser of two evils crap either.
Mike, there is no appeasement here, just pointing out that I think the knee jerk reaction is is an overreaction. I notice you use the word “if”. Thats all I’m saying…I haven’t made my mind up, and I think those who made theirs up immediately and closed it immediately are not keeping cool heads.
Just a reminder, I am a former Democrat…sobering up is not a bad thing.
Miers history is political … ABA work, pres. of the Texaa Bar, even managing partner. An apparent history of politicking in places where conservatives don’t normally traffic.
She calls Pres. Bush “the most brilliant man I have ever met” … I like Pres. Bush, but this sounds like a fawner politico.
And John Cornyn, bless him, admits today, “She’s no Scalia or Thomas.”
There you have it. And C. Schumer says she is mainstream and D. Harry likes her. Sounds great. Sure does.
Just my 2 cents, but, when push comes to shove, GOP folks are not going to stay home and not vote, or vote for someone else other then a GOPer. Why? Do you really think that they want a Demaloon in office instead of a Republican? Nope. The GOP may be rascals, but they are at least our rascals.