Whoa! No linky yet, but John Paul Stevens says he’s stepping down this summer, so Barry Radical Cleric Nobama gets to appoint another liberal, which will be a “contentious” process because, uh, Republicans will cry and wet their Depends and Obama will put whoever he wants on the bench. Did you known Stevens was actually put on the court to be a conservative? Why do smart conservatives keep turning liberal?
Stevens said Friday he will step down when the court finishes its work for the summer in late June or early July. He said he hopes his successor is confirmed “well in advance of the commencement of the court’s next term.”
His announcement had been hinted at for months. It comes 11 days before his 90th birthday.
See, not all old people are gross!
Anyway, the “John Paul Stevens is about to retire” story is about as old as Wonkette itself. Here’s a post from early 2006 claiming JPS was going to step down that summer.
Let’s see, Obama has been informed, on his spaceship coming back from Prague, and, uh, Obama plans to choose a replacement. Really? That’s the “background” White House statement? [AP/Wiki]
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Well we knew it was coming. Guy’s going on 90.
Oprah stepped down from her show and is a Friend of Barry.
OPRAH FOR SUPREME COURT!!!!!!!!!!
Gah, why can’t it be Scalia?
Now we need a wise Asian.
Why do smart conservatives keep turning liberal?
Shame on you, Ken. By answering your own question there, now I have nothing else to say in this comment.
I don’t care about the nominee’s politics, I just want another bowtie on the court.
Plant and Page never call him, so John Paul Jones is probably available.
I wonder if this is to get someone on before the November shitshow produced a Senate that won’t confirm anyone to the left of an unholy union between Bork and Hitler? Ugh.
Obama needs to nominate someone big, like, 6’6″, 275 pounds. Someone who can knock some heads, give Clarence and Scalia a good swirlie if they keep up their shit, stuff that that looney-tunes googley-eyed Roberts in a trash can.
God, here comes another stupid fight over who will be nominated. The following people can shut the fuck up in advance: Sessions, Graham, McCain, Kyl, and Lieberman.
Dude lived through the Depression. Anybody who lived through the Depression and is a conservative by today’s standards is living as a tax fugitive in Costa Rica.
Barry should just go balls to the wall on this one, since the Republicans are going to treat any nominee as the most radical judicial activist EVAR no matter what.
Quick, someone go find an Asian transgender judge who was raised by a former SDS member!
[re=552238]chascates[/re]: Tom Vu.
You heard it here first, baby. Bill. Fucking. Clinton.
he’s going to appoint a muslin, innit he?
[re=552242]Mild Midwesterner[/re]: Two words: Tucker Carlson.
Octomom would make a good judge
let the madness begin. glenn, rush, sarah, come on, step up, time’s a-wastin’.
[re=552255]HipHopOpotamus[/re]: someone who can enforce Shariah Law without delay.
Obama just announced several of his finalists for the seat:
1. Jim Carrey
2. Dana Carvey
3. Steve Harvey
4. Harvey Weinstein
5. Harvey Fierstein
6. Fox Mulder
7. Dana Scully
8. Michael Bey
9. Quentin Tarintino
10. Rupaul.
# # #
[re=552238]chascates[/re]:
I would recommend Mr Miyagi, but he’s dead now.
[re=552241]mumblyjoe[/re]: I will throw out the obvious answer that it is because dumb conservatives keep getting dumber and more conservative.
I will also make a dumb comment about Ken liking cinnamon toast crunch. He does.
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]: No, he will appoint a former senator, daschle, maybe?
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]:
You did beat me to it. Wouldn’t that be great, Billy (A constitutional law prof himself, back in the day) giving shit to the retards who didn’t think the Paula Jones lawsuit would take up much of the presidents time, and who handed over the WH to a war-mongering imbecile?
[re=552244]jfruh[/re]: I hope so. It’s nice to see a justice using some strategy on the way out the door. Now, if he would only give Roberts a fatal swirlie at his retirement party, I could be truly happy.
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]: Too old, we need someone who’s going to be there for another 40 or 50 years. That and we need a bus to drive thru McDonalds while Scalia, Alito and Thomas are having lunch there. I’ll give Roberts a pass, for now…
SCOTUS needs David O. Carter FTFW. Get to it, Barry!
Lieberdouche twat: “My vital vote for new SCOTUS justice will be based on how much attention I can get for ME ME ME” in 3,2,1…
For nomination: Goodwin Liu, perhaps?
He has the advantage of potentially pissing off both the Republicans and the Chinese (PRC).
Plus think of the fun when some gentleman from the South in the Senate objects to him as a nominee born in Taiwan because “we should never forget Pearl Harbor”.
Fox’s coverage of this is absolutely genius. Also.
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]: Actually, GW Bush would make a great nominee for Republicans. He and Clarence Thomas could form the “I’m just hitting here being stupid” block on the Court and let Allito and Roberts just run the place.
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]: Good thought, but we needs another gal. Wonkette Emerita, Ana Marie Cox. Maybe in 2050 it will be known as the buttsechs seat.
[re=552238]chascates[/re]: http://www.jimis-cyberstore.com/store/images/mens/cbs_214_sulu_star_trek_t_sh.jpg
[re=552245]Prommie[/re]: Alan Page is available. Former Minnesota Viking and now state Supreme Court justice. He’s kind of old, but he could still kick some serious ass.
Ford’s appointment of Stevens does, in retrospect, somewhat make up for pardoning Nixon. But only somewhat.
[re=552246]MargeSimpsonsBlackFriend[/re]: Too late; Lieberman already made douchebaggy statements over a presumptive Supreme Court nominee a few days ago.
[re=552285]WIDTAP[/re]: Whoops. Goodwin Liu was actually born in Augusta, Georgia. Parents were Taiwanese immigrants. But that is all the better for the meme.
Leave it vacant. For the lulz!
How have the wingnuts turned every piece of good news for Hopey into a face-biting shitstorm? Which is what the debate over (anything) devolves in to.
Seriously, though, I’ve read good things about Goodwin Liu, not only that he’s a pretty good liberal, but also that he testified against Alito. His judicial philosophy is the opposite of Scalia’s, which would make the conservatards’ heads asplode, sploosh, small brains everywhere. Scalia might have a stroke.
But Liu’s still awaiting confirmation for the 9th Circuit, so I don’t know if he can realistically be nominated to SCOTUS. But I wanna see heads asplode.
[re=552238]chascates[/re]: Margaret Cho?
Oh, wise, not wise-cracking. Never mind.
[re=552291]coolcatdaddy[/re]: Makes sense. Even morons deserve representation on the court. And since about 20 percent of the population are barely functioning retards, they should have more than one justice representing their retarded interests.
Or maybe not…
Hillary Clinton – it would get her out of the way for good. It might cause some republican heads to actually explode, however.
[re=552246]MargeSimpsonsBlackFriend[/re]: I’ll second that. Nothing pushes the buttons of an attention whore more than a SCOTUS fight.
The chances of finding, let alone nominating and confirming, someone as liberal as Justice Stevens has proven to be, will be next to impossible. The Wise Latina is cool and all, but she’s not as left-ish as Souter was, thereby her appointment bent the curve to the right a little. Anyone who replaces Stevens will likewise bend the court further to the right. We’re screwed, is what I’m trying to say.
i’d say judge judy, if only to get her off tv, she’s so obnoxious. or judge wapner, altho he might be dead by now. mario cuomo would make an excellent pick, but maybe too old and probably coulnd’t make up his mind by 2012 whether to accept
Alan Page of the MN Supreme Court – former linebacker for the Vikings (the purple people eater era), would be my pick. And for bonus points – he wears a bowtie!
I honestly thought Paula Abdul was great, I don’t know why they didn’t make her judge for life.
I heard David Frum is looking for work.
Lawrence Lessig, please. The real one, not the Christopher Lloyd character.
My vote is for John Paul Jackson – he thinks we’re all in the shitter in 2012, anyway.
I hear Tiger Woods’ dad is available.
[re=552285]WIDTAP[/re]: Oops, took me too long to type it out. You linked to the same story I did. But I really love that Liu testified against Alito, saying “That concern is Judge Alito’s lack of skepticism toward government power that infringes on individual rights and liberties…His deferential instinct toward government is at odds with the Supreme Court’s vital role in protecting privacy, freedom, and due process of law…”
Liu is not wrong. But you’re right, he did vote against some liberal interests, but I like his judicial philosophy.
I’d also like to see Obama nominate a black judge for several reasons, not least to make Jeff Sessions’ look like a fool during the hearings when he says, “Boy, why you think you oughtcha be on that thar Su-preme Court?”
Either Harold or Kumar — or Chong (can’t be Cheech since we already have one Messican).
No more Papist men, though! Goodwin Liu WAS born in Georgia, unlike carpetbagger Newton Leroy McPherson.
[re=552304]Katydid[/re]: [re=552299]WIDTAP[/re]: I think you’re onto something. You know how much Barry likes making statements with his choices and the first Asian on the court would be a big get.
[re=552296]JMP[/re]: Lieberman’s always a step ahead when it comes to douchebaggery.
Trig
Obama should use the George W Bush strategy of choosing whoever is walking past his door RIGHT NOW.
[re=552299]WIDTAP[/re]: Goodwin Liu? Taiwan in teh hizzouse!
Come to think of it, Liu is my mom’s maiden name. There’s a pretty good change I’m related to him. Taiwan ain’t all that big a place.
[re=552318]Not a Country Bumpkin[/re]: Actually, Alan Page was a defensive tackle.
How about ex-pope John Paul? Oh, yeah, I forgot…
[re=552249]Lazy Media[/re]: or hiding out from the mossad in brazil, no?
[re=552330]An American in Toronto[/re]: Yes, but, really, he caught my attention because he’s mostly a liberal, he believes in a living Constitution, and is supposed to be pretty smart. And, best of all, HE TESTIFIED AGAINST ALITO’S CONFIRMATION.
Conservatards. Heads. Asploding. Tiny brains everywhere.
How about New York Judge for Criminal Court, Part 2 Harold T. Stone; his impish pranks and one-liners will break through the stuffiness of normal Supreme Court proceedings.
OT: Bart Stupak not running again! The UP is in chaos!
What? You didn’t know Stupak was a UPer? It explains everything.
[re=552344]Katydid[/re]: You really are fixated on that “tiny brains everywhere” imagery, aren’t you? I’m not saying that’s bad. I’m just saying when the Second Civil War comes, I’m putting you out front.
[re=552281]queeraselvis v 2.0[/re]: Hell, yeah. I’ve been reading the Taintz decision and he is spot on. He’s a former Marine who was at Khe Sahn so the R’s can’t fuck with him there. Presided over the Mexican Mafia trials, made Orange County open up to gay students, etc., etc.
Here’s the best line (so far) from the Taintz case: “The Court has a word for such a refusal to follow the orders of the President of the United States, but it will leave the issue for the military to resolve.” Hmm, I think the word is cowardice. It’s your fucking war right-wingers, go serve in it.
Oh shit. PUMAs are going to nuts if Hillary isn’t nominated. This should be fun to watch.
What’s the Fox News take on this? “Some are asking if Obama intends to nominate his 60s radical puppetmaster Bill Ayers before it’s too late.” [picture of H-bomb besplosion]
[re=552359]WIDTAP[/re]: Ah thought it was already here. We seem to be fighting it every day on Our Wonkette.
Judge Reinhold.
Retiring to tour with Led Zeppelin full time?
[re=552246]MargeSimpsonsBlackFriend[/re]: but will that stop them? I’m afraid not!!!!
But god, this WILL be painful.
I hear John Kyl plans to filibuster unless Obama selects Trig for the job.
[re=552384]ph7[/re]: I heard it was because he really enjoyed touring with Them Crooked Vultures.
[re=552269]ManchuCandidate[/re]: So? Clarence Thomas is on the court, isn’t he?
I thank the Health Care Reform Bill for re-educating me as to how our Government really works. Now, on what day of the week will the event be telecast whereby President Obama goes to the Office of Very Important Senator Lieberman and asks him what he wants, this time, to give his most important support to the idea of replacing the retiring Court Justice? Will some thoughtful aide put a soft pad down on the floor to prevent the grovelling from discoloring or ripping the knee area of the President’s suit pants?
[re=552292]weejee[/re]: I am in with the Ana Marie suggestion, a hot red head with a nice rack and the supreme court will no longer be boring.
Y’know…John Edwards has a law degree.
Van Jones. That would be a thing of beauty.
Orly Taitz – for the comedy.
[re=552344]Katydid[/re]: Everything that you said. Plus, he’s cute.
Wow. Wonkette wasn’t funny at all in 2006, was it?
Recess Appointment!
Considering that Jon Kyl stated last Sunday on Faux Noise Sunday that the Republiklans would filibuster any appointment that has “a pre-conceived idea about the law”, expect more obstruction.
Diana Ross ‘cuz then it would be…never mind
Anita Hill
[re=552516]GOPCrusher[/re]: Ooo, great idea — or without the “preconceived idea about the law” (or anything else), the nod would go to Pallin.
I would go with Joe Biden. While there are people on the SCOTUS who say some stupid shit, there is no one who represents Americans with turrets syndrome.
[re=552254]Lazy Media[/re]: [re=552272]germansteel[/re]: Sorry Mate – altho’ Bill Clinton would be an interestingly vengeful choice, ol’ Slick Willie is busy campaigning to become the next UN Sec-Gen – you heard THAT here first!
However, a good liberal Asian (Buddhist? Female?) would be a fine pick.
[re=552266]thefrontpage[/re]: Jim Carrey as Fireman Bill or Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura?
Pat Priest of San Antonio, the judge who signed off on Tom DeLay’s money laundering and conspiracy to launder money charges. *my hero*
[re=552380]gurukalehuru[/re]: Judd Nelson
[re=552493]JadedDIssonance[/re]: Reece Whitherspoon Appointment!
[re=552271]Prommie[/re]: Daschle is not a lawyer. Pretty sure Rupaul isn’t either.
An Asian Muslim redhead. Conan O’Brien needs a job. I bet he’s a secret lawyer.
FTW:
William Sanderson, famous from the Nick at Nite television network as the marvelously eccentric Larry, of “Larry, Darryl and Darryl” on Bob Newhart’s Newhart television series, and from the cult film Blade Runner, graduated from Memphis State Law School (now the University of Memphis Law School).
I nominate Rachael Maddow. She has ruled out a Senate race, but she hasn’t ruled out a Supreme Court gig. She seems smarter than several judges already serving.
Even if she wasn’t confirmed, it would be great fun just watching all the tea bagger skulls explode at the hearings.
Can I just ask, who broke his nose? Pictures of him straight-on, it really looks like someone must have smacked him, at one time.
You and I may think of it as a chance to stack the court, but Barry probably just sees it as an opportunity to get his unemployed wife out of the house for a few hours a day.
ZEPPELIN REUNION TOUR 2010.
Bill Clinton for Supreme Court!
[re=552245]Prommie[/re]: Jesse Ventura!
I’m with JP. Rachel Maddow!
The habit of naming only lawyers to the court is a modern custom and not one worth perpetuating. Besides, what are the odds of finding a gay atheist Muslim chinaman? No matter how much fun it would be to watch Mitch McConnell wetting himself and Fox “News” in full meltdown, we need to settle for the best we can get. And a young smart lesboliberal would be a major leap forward. Plus, we’d still get to see Mitch & Friends piss themselves, drop in frothing faints. ‘Twould be good times.
Former Secretary of Labor and current Cal Berkeley professor Robert Reich. For realz.
I do think Bill or Hill Clinton would be a hilarious stroke, especially Mrs. C. I thought one just had to be a lawyer to get the nomination, not a sitting court judge? If not, well then hell, there’s a ton of people to consider. I too thought an Asian would be a nice touch or a real left wing African American woman to really give Thomas “the business”. Where’s Anita Hill these days? The Repubs are going to piss and whine through the whole thing, but I don’t think enough of them will stick together to filibuster someone who is ultimately qualified (unlike, say, Harriet Myers).
[re=553098]smellyal8r[/re]: Technically one doesn’t need to be a lawyer, which is good for Bill because technically he’s no longer a lawyer, having had to relinquish his license as a result of some sort of incident involving a deposition and a blowjob.
[re=553098]smellyal8r[/re]: Anita Hill, eh? Mebbe not, once you hear that she taught law at
AnalOral Roberts Uni from 1983 to 1986, and may be partially responsible for turning Frau Michelle Crayzeeyes Bachmann (J.D. class of 1986) loose upon your tortured country…Charlie Sheen. Easy one.
[re=553067]MarvintheCat[/re]: Robert Reich … I’ll drink to that.
And by the way people, you do NOT have to be a lawyer to sit on the Court. You do not have to have been a judge in the past (e.g. Earl Warren). The Constitution specifies no rules whatsoever about the justices; they don’t even have to be American citizens (how radical were those founders?!) Technically speaking, Obama could appoint Justin Beiber if he wanted to. Which is about the same thing as W. trying to foist Harriet Miers on us. By the same token, if Sarah Palin were ever president, she could appoint Trig, although she would probably appoint Ted Nugent.
[re=553134]covered[/re]: Sam Waterston.
[re=553136]Jukesgrrl[/re]: Good research. Thanks. I hear Jennifer Granholm is in the “vague discussion” category and she’s a Canadian…
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