Who will Obama nominate to replace Souter?

[SteamWake]

"Needs the gay vote"

Son pay attention he already has this vote, he dosent need to pander to them.

Oh I almost forgot, Neal you left out "Tax cheat" in your poll.

Well there does seem to be a certain pattern there you must admit.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

"Needs the gay vote"

Son pay attention he already has this vote, he dosent need to pander to them.

Oh I almost forgot, Neal you left out "Tax cheat" in your poll.

Well there does seem to be a certain pattern there you must admit.

By George, your right. Last I heard he was not getting much support from the gay community. No matter, I still believe the selection will be a gay individual.

[Zachstar]

He is not because of the lack of support he gave to the no on 8 movement.

However, I think it matters little as state by state they are gaining the right to marry and every year it becomes more taboo to be homophobic.

Matter of fact now that I think about it. An openly gay member may do more harm than good in that case. The cause for equality is one of time and patience.

[AVGWarhawk]

However, I think it matters little as state by state they are gaining the right to marry and every year it becomes more taboo to be homophobic.

Taboo or not, the state by state law to allow marriage will not change the minds of those that are "homophobic". Is there such a word as heterophobic?

[August]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

"homophobic"

The implication of that term being that if you oppose gay marriage, gay adoption, gay anything you have some kind of mental problem.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by August

The implication of that term being that if you oppose gay marriage, gay adoption, gay anything you have some kind of mental problem.

I'm fully aware of the definition Heterphobic...is there such 'condition' or term

[geetrue]

Sonia Sotomayor won

She looks good to me, but first the GOP will have to check her out to make sure she's not a gay commie sleeper cell inserted by an unkown terroist group.


Text of Sonia Sotomayor's remarks on Tuesday after President Barack Obama announced her nomination to the Supreme Court, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hZJQu1IgIB1qznbDtUVPsfVYE9kgD98E0EV00

SOTOMAYOR: I was just counseled not to be nervous.
That's almost impossible.
Thank you, Mr. President, for the most humbling honor of my life. You have nominated me to serve on the country's highest court, and I am deeply moved.
I could not, in the few minutes I have today, mention the names of the many friends and family who have guided and supported me throughout my life, and who have been instrumental in helping me realize my dreams.
I see many of those faces in this room. Each of you, whom I love deeply, will know that my heart today is bursting with gratitude for all you have done for me.
The president has said to you that I bring my family. In the audience is my brother, Juan Sotomayor — he's a physician in Syracuse, New York; my sister-in-law, Tracey; my niece, Kylie — she looks like me. My twin nephews, Conner and Corey.
I stand on the shoulders of countless people, yet there is one extraordinary person who is my life aspiration. That person is my mother, Celina Sotomayor.
My mother has devoted her life to my brother and me. And as the president mentioned, she worked often two jobs to help support us after dad died. I have often said that I am all I am because of her, and I am only half the woman she is.
Sitting next to her is Omar Lopez, my mom's husband and a man whom I have grown to adore. I thank you for all that you have given me and continue to give me. I love you.
I chose to be a lawyer and ultimately a judge because I find endless challenge in the complexities of the law. I firmly believe in the rule of law as the foundation for all of our basic rights.
For as long as I can remember, I have been inspired by the achievement of our founding fathers. They set forth principles that have endured for than more two centuries. Those principles are as meaningful and relevant in each generation as the generation before.
It would be a profound privilege for me to play a role in applying those principles to the questions and controversies we face today.
Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich. I was raised in a Bronx public housing project, but studied at two of the nation's finest universities.
I did work as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting violent crimes that devastate our communities. But then I joined a private law firm and worked with international corporations doing business in the United States.
I have had the privilege of serving as a federal district court trial judge, and am now serving as a federal appellate circuit court judge.
This wealth of experiences, personal and professional, have helped me appreciate the variety of perspectives that present themselves in every case that I hear. It has helped me to understand, respect and respond to the concerns and arguments of all litigants who appear before me, as well as to the views of my colleagues on the bench.
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
It is a daunting feeling to be here. Eleven years ago, during my confirmation process for appointment to the Second Circuit, I was given a private tour of the White House. It was an overwhelming experience for a kid from the South Bronx.
Yet, never in my wildest childhood imaginings did I ever envision that moment, let alone did I ever dream that I would live this moment.
Mr. President, I greatly appreciate the honor you are giving me, and I look forward to working with the Senate in the confirmation process. I hope that as the Senate and American people learn more about me, they will see that I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.
Thank you again, sir.