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Obama picks Sotomayor for high court
I particularly liked this quote:

Without digging deeper it sounds good to me. Numan's not going to like this though.... it's another damned Constitution Thumper.

So the Congressional butcher shop will soon open...and the flesh and blood will begin to splatter the nation.

This pick is one that was rumored from the moment that Souter announced his resignation.

I don't really know much about Sotomayor, but in Texas there is already some kind of rattle about her being "Puerto Rican"...which apparently isn't the "Right Kind of Hispanic" for many.

Can't win for losing, huh?

The Republicans will be driven by power-lust to mutilate Sotomayor before the public.

Our political system is so divided over power struggles that the selection process, regardless of the candidate for the position, will look much like an ongoing stump by Palin as she relentlessly accused Obama of running around with an American terrorist, W. Ayers.

I can't opine one way or another about this person...sooooooo. I guess for some who loves blood-sport games...they'll frequently tune into the freak show about to take place, but I think I'll sit this one out.

What is the "right kind of Hispanic" ? Someone's ethinicty should have nothing to do with their qualifications.

Please.

I like that she's from The Bronx. Tough. Smart. Street wise.

Your're right, I don't like the Constitution --- but in this Era of Stagnation during which it is in effect, it should be interpreted by someone who is responsible and knowledgeable.

During most of the history of the United States, the Supreme Court has been the most dangerous, reactionary and irresponsible element in the American system of governance. That was apparent in the Dred Scott decision, during the 1930's, and in 2000, when it outrageously "selected" George W. Bush as president. It is too powerful, and too unchecked; there are many dangers to the American people from their ill-devised Constitution, but the Supreme Court is one of the most dangerous.

As in a monarchy, it functions well when good people are judges, and it functions very badly and dangerously when bad people are there. So, as long as the present Constitution is in effect, it is very important to have good people there.

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It's absolutely essential, CR, once you understand the racial, ethnic and gender Balkanization process making its way through the body politic. When Thurgood Marshall retired, Clarence Thomas was viewed by many as not being the right kind of black person to fill that vacancy.

A similar rule of Balknization applies to parceling out the spoils amongst Spanish-speaking trough-feeders. There are essentially three (3) [Hispanic | Latino] sets to appease - Mexicans (including other Central/South American national groups), Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. Mexicans are by far the largest and most widely spread; Cubans tend to be better organized, better educated, and wealthier but are concentrated geographically; Puerto Ricans appear to be the least influential.

A common mistake of the liberal gringo is to think that, just because they are all Hispanic that they have a common set of interests. In reality each group is jealous of its own "rights" and perks WRT the others in much the same way that some blacks resent the rising Hispanic influence in the great American minority-pimping game.

The one almost common requirement of an Obama nomination is to be a tax cheat. How long before we find out she misunderstood the tax laws of NY?

Ron, Ron, Ron... {shakes head} how ever can you talk, with your tongue so thoroughly lodged in your cheek? Feel free to provide links to the paint can from whence you drew your very broad brush.

Just a few comments, rick. I suspect the administration created one of two lists in its search for a suitable nominee.
1) It sought out only those nominees that were female and non-'white', and selected who was most politically attuned to Obama and his base.

2) It sought out a list of those nominees who were equally competent and politically attuned to Obama and his base, and selected one based on being female and not 'white'.

And, just as the Repubs and Dems have done in the past, the selectee will be someone who they are sure will faithfully serve the Establishment and its various power centers. They do not look for maverick lawyers/judges or free thinkers.

I do not know what her religion is, but the vast majority of Puerto Ricans are Catholic. We already have 5(?) Catholics on the SCOTUS. If the diversity shell game is to be played, that may be a bit of a sticky wicket, though it could be countered by a playing up of her ethnicity. That is just how the game is being played.
Yours,
Issodhos

It appears to me that rather than using a "broad brush", Ron has, instead, succinctly exposed the socio-political substructure of what is usually presented as a monolith for the purpose of political pandering.
Yours,
Issodhos