Comments on: Saying dumb things

By: tgirsch

tgirsch — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:05:50 +0000

The problem is how do you judge the job that the judiciary is doing? It certainly can’t be any sort of popularity contest; that defeats the whole purpose of having a judiciary. History is generally what decides that.

As far as “congresscritters” and so forth, I’m warming up to the idea of term limits, although there are plenty of cons to that, too.

I’ve often wondered if it would help if you decentralized congress; use teleconferencing for congressional sessions or meetings, so that all the representatives are meeting from their home constituencies rather than all in person inside the beltway. Representatives and Senators should be chummy with their constituents, not with each other.

By: robert

robert — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 15:04:21 +0000

I’m happy to have a senator who acknowledges that there is ANY problem at all. Usually they want to talk about BS.

Maybe Cornyn read some of my emails.

More likely its the accelleration of the RATE of Government intrusion, cost and power that is finally flipping a few alarms.

Every day we get the choice between slavery and rebellion. So far, everyone pretty OK with slavery.

By: Xrlq

Xrlq — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:33:37 +0000

Instapundit’s clipped quotation of the original speech is misleading, and a borderline dowdification. You are right of course that Cornyn’s statement is bullshit on a factual level (these particular acts of violence have nothing to do with judicial activism), but contrary to Instapundit’s innuendo (and, I presume, that of most of the lefty bloggers who are predictably up in arms), it cannot be reasonably interpreted as condoning violence under any circumstances. One particular phrase he puppyblended out was “Certainly without any justification, but a concern that I have.”

By: Blounttruth

Blounttruth — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:27:33 +0000

I hate to say it but the monster of big government is here to stay. With the size comes power, and like money they will not give up either. I agree that they are not serving us, and they never will. They serve themselves. If we are to ever gain control of the monster we need to start with a resolution ending campaign finance reform. Until those with money and power stop controlling our political decisions, we the people are left out in the cold.
I have often wondered if a Libertarian were to take the presidency, would they too submit to power and corruption for their own personal and political gain? or would they really shake things up and end unnecessary government funded programs, apply sensible tax laws, reduce government spending, and get things on a more sensible path for America�s future?

By: cube

cube — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 13:48:23 +0000

I will bring the beer.