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So, the Roberts Era has begun.
And the NYT (I think, it might have been someone else) reports that the Delay indictment probably won’t stand, because he’s not actually guilty of the charges. Some other newspaper that I failed to get the link to reports that this same DA once indicted an 11 yo girl for murder, after obtaining a pseudo-confession from her, without benefit of either counsel or parents. Real gem, there.
I’m not saying that Delay is all sweetness and light. He probably has numerous skeletons in the closet, but this one isn’t it. His major indictable crime seems to be effectiveness. He gets the job done, and the Dems hate that. I can hear the teeth gnashing now………Plamegate fades into oblivion because Rove really didn’t do anything wrong. Now Delay will fade as well.
Hmm, here is a suggestion: Quit trying to hang the Republicans, and get a real platform for your party. On second thought, don’t. 
And just why did Barak Obama vote “no” on Roberts? I was thinking that here was a Dem that I could maybe respect, but……..no. No on a man with impeccable credentials, more brains that I could pack into a large suitcase, and a cute dancing kid to boot. I expected a no vote from Hillary, Ted and John, but Barak? Whatever.
On the knitting front, I think I can promise a FO to you later today, thought the pic may wait until tomorrow. The Santa Train sweater needs one more round on the sleeve, and bind-off, and buttons. Then the ends (all 4 or 5 of them) need weaving in. Think I can get that done today?
I have been working on the cotton blanket each night for the past several. I calculated out that I need to get this round of colors in, then one more round of squares, and it should be done. It’s 44 inches square now. Wanna see? Ok, hold on.
The “stick” the near the middle is actually the crochet hook. I’ve noticed that I have more crochet projects up this time that knit ones. You know the best part of being a switch hitter? I never have to look at a pattern and say, “Oh, but it’s for (insert fiber craft), so I can’t do it.”
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Looks great! I love the big “window” in the middle!
That is a real interesting pattern! I like it. Right now I’m wondering who’ll be selected for the next position and I know “whoever” will be met with a challenge - I hope they will be able to handle themselves as well as Roberts did.
the blanket looks great!
just goes to show that a family man with an impeccable record scares the liberal masses.
Thanks ladies! I am kinda liking it. I really try to be avant garde, you know, but I think at heart, I am 95% kitsch. Just can’t help but love the homey looking stuff. If the wrinkle wash out, I’m good with it. Hope dh feels the same
urgh, well. My hero, Russ Feingold said “yea” and I’m disappointed, so I’ll be watching the Madison newspapers online to see if they print his explanation of why that vote was a Y vs. a N.
Schumer (my sen here in NY) has said, as have the others who gave a nay, said it had nothing to do with the politics, but everything to do with the person and how he conducted himself during the hearings. As Schumer said, Roberts is a very successful and GOOD lawyer and was able to answer questions without answering them (lots of word play) He got the nay from those who felt he didnt answer their questions.
And lets face it, every republican in Washington falls in line when it comes to their president. If he propped up Saddam Hussein as the nominee, they would all vote for him, its all about “stickin’ with the party”
As for Obama? Just because he gave a nay, means you lost respect for him? Really. Thats interesting, its not as if his no vote ever had any bearing on the outcome. We all knew Roberts would unfortunately be confirmed. Don’t you make decisions every day that some people don’t necessarily agree with. I mean, look how Feingold voted. I’m disappointed, but I’m still planning on campaigning for him come the next dem primary!
Anyway, I personally think its a sad day for America. And that is ultimately why I have such “issue” with the conservatives that run this country. See we liberals, we like a level playing field, its why we usually nominate middle of the road judges. The conservatives, no, they don’t like that. They want everything their way or no way at all. So tell me again which judges are activists? That has always been a load of crap.
As for Delay, I do know the saying “a ham sandwich could get indicted”. And I hear the rightie pundits screaming that there is no evidence. Just an indictment, and his stepping down as leader is justice. The man is so slimy and dirty. No wonder he’s “effective”, he bends to rules and lies his arse off to get things done. The man has faced so many ethics charges WITHIN congress, I mean, doesnt THAT tell you something?
And I saved the best for last… Beautiful blankie!
Oh, good! I was hoping you’d get to the blanket part.
LOL, I ran on didn’t I?
And the blanket really is beautiful! Is this the “cuddle on the couch” one?
Run on about politics? You?? Never!
No, it’s the one for dh for Christmas. I work on it right in front of him, he doesn’t know it’s for him. It’s for our bed, he asked for one years ago.