Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court

[Timothy]

I thought you were too old to care about that sort of thing.   

Not that old and certainly not dead!     

[Pathfinder]

Not that old and certainly not dead!     

Amen to that!

[Rob10ring]

Sorry, didn't mean to be jerk. Its just my uncle and godfather, died of the disease, sans feet since they had to be amputated. His daughter, my goddaughter, suffers from it and has to wear an insulin pump. She's a good kid who teaches children with autism. She'll be lucky if she sees fifty.I just hate the damn disease and get a little touchy about it. Sorry.
FQ13

I hate it too. My dad has been diabetic since I can remember. The other day he came over with some big red spot in his eye, which he told me was related to his diabetes. He says that it will eventually take his sight. He's had a lot of problems, because of it, but nowadays he really toes the line on his exercise and diet and does as well as possible.

Understanding the severity of the disease is why I know that it will be a threat for any nominee.

[fightingquaker13]

I hate it too. My dad has been diabetic since I can remember. The other day he came over with some big red spot in his eye, which he told me was related to his diabetes. He says that it will eventually take his sight. He's had a lot of problems, because of it, but nowadays he really toes the line on his exercise and diet and does as well as possible.

Understanding the severity of the disease is why I know that it will be a threat for any nominee.

You pray for my cousin and I'll pray for your old man. We'll both get people to give to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and hopefully they'll be a cure.
Peace
FQ13

[graywolf]

Yahoo.com news is reporting that this nomination will be "a Republican issue"  Meaning the Republicans have more to lose by opposing the nomination/confirmation.  Democrats claim that Hispanics will strongly endorse Sotomayor's appointment and that Republicans will not oppose it because of the political backlash.  Republicans lost key states in West by not winning the Hispanic vote.  As Michael Corleone said, "It's not personal, it's just business."  No one should be opposed to her just because she is Hispanic or female.  I admire her "life story".  However, when her opinions and beliefs clash with our life stories, then she should have to endure the advise and consent procedures that every other judicial nominee goes through.  And each and every Senator should vote his conscience and the will of his constituency.  Write your Senators, and yes even the ones that don't listen or answer you and let them know your concerns. Too often these important proceedings are just given the "ole rubber stamp" treatment.  Somebody needs to ask the tough questions of this nominee and get answers.

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[tt11758]

Sorry, didn't mean to be jerk. Its just my uncle and godfather, died of the disease, sans feet since they had to be amputated. His daughter, my goddaughter, suffers from it and has to wear an insulin pump. She's a good kid who teaches children with autism. She'll be lucky if she sees fifty.I just hate the damn disease and get a little touchy about it. Sorry.
FQ13

I have a 14 year old niece/goddaughter who is on an insulin pump.  Darn near lost her when she was about 18 months old.  She's a sweet little girl who, up until a couple of years ago, has not known what it's like to not get shots multiple times every day. 

[SigShooter]

Fortunately this is just one socialist POS replacing another socialist POS and will not effect the make up of the court.
Pray for the health of the more Conservative Justices.

I'm glad she's not replacing a ligitimate justice too, but it doesn't bring the court back to were it's supposed to be. Everyone seems to think it won't make a real difference in the make-up of the court, but that's the problem.

The USSC doesn't like to overturn its previous decisions and this court will have at least 20 years with her, plus the future replacement of the older conservatives and the liberals. So you're looking at future undesireable rulings that are not likely to be overturned for a very long time.

[Hazcat]

Add to the fact that she is known to be loud, rude, and overbearing and she could have more influence that we think.

[tt11758]

Add to the fact that she is known to be loud, rude, and overbearing and she could have more influence that we think.

Haz you and I are both loud, rude and overbearing and we have precious little influence.   

[Hazcat]

Haz you and I are both loud, rude and overbearing and we have precious little influence.  

Only cause we ain't face to face with them, brother!