Unless of course it's a dynomite belt around his waist that goes BANG!
Actually there are very few "cures" for any cancer. Just very agressive treatments that sometimes work and sometimes doesn't. However, pancreatic cancer doesn't display any symtoms until the late stages. And from the look of Kim Jong Il, I'd say he has anywhere from 6 months to a year left. I've had 3 people in my family die from it. It's very agressive and kills very quickly. The weight loss would indicate he's well into the late stages.
If you look at it from a tactical stand point...she's going to get confirmed anyway...if the Republicans opposed her and lose what Latino votes they would have gotten...what purpose does that serve? It's a losing strategy...The midterms are right around the corner....It's would be a stupid move on their part.
There's a difference between a circuit court judge and a supreme court judge? Ya think? Of course, there is. And all she has to do is tell Obama what she wants him to hear...like I said, she has no prior rulings on the matter. At this point, she can say anything to become the first minority woman to sit on that court, and probably will...This is what you can bet, OM...he knows nothing solid to base his assumptions on about what rulings she would make on the subject....BTW...Sotomayor is not someone who is going to give him any majority on the court anyway...she's a liberal replacing a liberal...so his agenda is going to be interfered with as far as the SCOTUS is concerned. Perhaps that is what you don't understand...Obama already HAS that seat....
Do I think Obama would nominate someone who doesn't believe the same thing he does? I think he would if she had no prior rulings on an issue. She can say what she wants him to hear in that case, can't she? It's like O'Connor and Reagan. Things don't always turn out the way you would have them turn out. I would venture to guess Reagan had a gut feeling about O'Connor.....unfortunately in Reagan's case, and I'm sure he discussed issues with her too, people don't always do what you expect. But like I said...it's my opinion and no one will change it but me...As as your "gut feeling" goes....no one is right 100% of the time.
I didn't ask anyone to buy anything...It's my opinion...Yes the Catholic church forbids abortion. And since she's never made a ruling on an abortion issue one way or the other, I'll hold my judgement till I see her make one. What makes you think she's pro-abortion? Not all Conservatives are pro-life....and not all Liberals are pro-choice...
Old Marine...there's a difference...You're talking about men...her parents were Roman (notice the Roman in here) Catholics from Puerto Rico....Those two factors alone make her more apt to be pro life than the others you mentioned. Having spent the better part of my childhood in a Roman Catholic country....I know the difference between being Catholic here...and being Roman Catholic there. The two churches are nothing alike. Like I said...I'll take my chances with Sotomayor...
I don't know, call me crazy but I think Sotomayor may end up being a blessing in disguise. She might become the liberals worst nightmare as far as the abortion issue goes. She's Roman Catholic for one. The Roman Catholic church is very different outside this country....I'm guessing she was raised by a woman who grew up in that enviornment. I know some of that stuck with Sotomayor. She's more conservative in her view on crime. I have a sneaking suspicion she may be more conservative in her views on abortion. The balance of the court isn't going to change. It's a liberal, replacing a liberal. If there's any chance at all that she may tip the balance of the court on abortion...then she's worth any trouble she may be on the court.
Well I can say this for the dems.....their selection of Obama as their candidate must have taken some time. Finding that perfect candidate. They managed to find someone to push their most liberal ideas and one who hides their most obvious defect as dems these days...Their constant bleating...Oba-a-a-a-a-ma....Oba-a-a-a-ma...God help us!
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