By Jim Lynch on Jun 23, 2005 in Judiciary, SCOTUS | 1 Comment
I am hearing nearly universal condemnation and outrage over the SCOTUS decisison in Kelo v. New London. What leads me to believe that this story has real “legs” is that I am hearing reactions from unusual an unexpected places. I heard co-workers who where shocked about the ruling. Co-workers who I would guess average somewhere [...]
By Jim Lynch on Jun 23, 2005 in Judiciary, SCOTUS | 3 Comments
It’s impossible for me to read the news reporting on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding private property without being totally stunned. As the article says, “As a result, cities now have wide power to bulldoze residences for projects such as shopping malls and hotel complexes in order to generate tax revenue.” If you ever [...]
By SouthernYankee on Jun 10, 2005 in Christianity, Congress, Conservative Politics, General, Judiciary, The Left | Comments Off
Just a few short comments and a few loose ends to wrap up.
First, I wanted to let you all know that the second part of Stan Guthrie’s interview with David Limbaugh is posted. In it Limbaugh lays out his thoughts on different components that make up conservatives.
Ankle Biting Pundits has several great posts (as [...]
By SouthernYankee on Jun 9, 2005 in Congress, General, Judiciary | Comments Off
Do you remember learning about comparatives in grade school? “An adjective or adverb expressing the comparative degree.” You know. Big, bigger, biggest. Happy, happier, happiest. You can also use more and most as in talented, more talented, most talented. I recall learning that an adjective or adverb could apply to a large group of objects [...]
By SouthernYankee on Jun 7, 2005 in Congress, Judiciary | Comments Off
The senate is scheduled to vote today on the nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Brown, who has been waiting in limbo since November of 2003, is the second “controversial” nomination to come up for a vote. Priscilla Owens was confirmed several weeks ago [...]