A Lady's Ruminations

"Jane was firm where she felt herself to be right." -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Friday, July 01, 2005

Goodbye!

The big news today is of Sandra Day O'Connor, one of the Supreme Court Injustices, announcing her retirement. Of course, she will wait until the "nomination and confirmation" of her successor, which could mean she will be there until the Second Coming.

Here is her letter of resignation. It is interesting that she ends the letter with: "I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the court and its role under our constitutional structure."

Whatever. The Judiciary Branch seems to think it is the Supreme Executive of this country, but the Constitution certainly doesn't say that.

By "integrity of the court," she means "our ability to do whatever we want, regardless of the Constitution, the powers of the other branches of the government, and the will of the American people."

Has she read the Constitution of the United States? Does she understand the Judiciary's role under our " right

And how about this section, in Article III Section 1, "The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." Apparently the "good Behaviour" qualification is no longer applied.