Tuesday, January 10, 2006

 

Ted Kennedy and Truth are Strangers

In an embarrassing pontification yesterday during his opening statement at the confirmation hearings of Judge Samuel Alito, Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) shot himself in the foot (figuratively) on a few occasions.

First, he doesn't seem to know the name of the nominee, calling him 'Alioto' on a few occasions. (Here's the video--if you can stomach it)

Second, he lied about Alito's record. Kennedy said: "In an era when America is still too divided by race and riches, Judge "Alioto" has not written one single opinion on the merits in favor of a person of color alleging race discrimination on the job. In fifteen years on the bench, not one." But the truth is Alito ruled for Plaintiffs of color in Title VII cases time and time again. Even dedicated lefty Law Professor Erwin Chemerinsky said on Hugh Hewitt's radio show that Kennedy was wrong when he said that.

He lied about President Bush, saying: "In an era where the White House is abusing power, is excusing and authorizing torture and is spying on American citizens..." The Democrats, of course, have no problem accusing the President of crimes, even war crimes, during war but there is absolutely no truth to this smear about "authorizing torture," and Kennedy knows it.

Finally, he cited a study he had requested of Law Professor Cass Sunstein which contains some bogus figures (cited by Kennedy) and the following (not mentioned by Kennedy):

A preliminary analysis suggests two points. First, Judge Alito's opinions are carefully reasoned, well-done, attentive to law, lawyerly, and unfailingly respectful to his colleagues. Second, it is fair to say that the law, fairly interpreted, could well be taken to support those claims. Hence he has exercised his own discretion, not lawlessly but in a way that helps to illuminate his general approach to the law.

Sounds like a good judge to me. (h/t) John Sullivan

Although I laugh at Joe Biden, grit my teeth whenever Pat Leahy speaks, doubt nearly everything Charles Schumer says, I am beginning to hate Ted Kennedy, the bloated, alcohol addled, truth challenged, ethically challenged, should have been convicted of vehicular homicide decades ago, least of the Kennedy brothers. Hate's not good.

Comments:
It's not good to hate anyone but I can't help it. Thanks for the comment.
 
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