Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Caught Napping

[DBruleU]

I guess being a Supreme Court Justice isn't all exciting. :yayaya:

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/3/3/123132.shtml?s=ic

Political redistricting is a tedious legal issue. So tedious, in fact, that Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg apparently fell asleep during oral argument in the Court’s review of a controversial Texas redistricting plan directed by Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, in 2003.

The Associated Press reported that Ginsburg had difficulty staying tuned to the details of the hearing: "The subject matter was extremely technical, and near the end of the argument Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dozed in her chair. Justices Souter and Samuel Alito, who flank the 72-year-old, looked at her but did not give her a nudge.”

The Court’s sketch artist drew a humorous picture of the hearing, featuring Ginsburg with her forehead planted firmly on the bar in front of her seat.

Fox News Channel reporter Megyn Kendall highlighted Ginsburg’s "Supreme” napping ability during a segment on Special Report with Brit Hume.

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"It is one of the biggest redistricting cases the high court has heard in years,” explained Kendall. "But the special two hour argument proved less than compelling to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who at time appeared to be, well, asleep.”

Expert observers told the Associated Press that the case could determine the outcome of the upcoming mid-term elections. "It’s conceivable,” said Mark Baden, a Republican lawyer with experience in redistricting, "that this case could swing control of the House of Representatives in November.”

[Crushaholic]

That does it. We should encourage her to retire and replace her with still another judge who is "destined" to reverse Roe v. Wade...;D ;)

[Rohirrim]

Maybe Scalia was giving another of his famous, "I'm the smartest man in the world," speeches.

[Garcia Bronco]

She's been arrest for DUI's...or caught at least...they need to throw her in jail

[Spider]

I got a problem with newsmax , have had one ever since they did the tanker full of WMD in the atlantic story , then the body gaurd of Saddam ........ news max is more full of shít then drudge ...........

[DBruleU]

I got a problem with newsmax , have had one ever since they did the tanker full of WMD in the atlantic story , then the body gaurd of Saddam ........ news max is more full of shít then drudge ...........
Then don't read it LABF, er I mean spider. I'm sure this is a made up story as well...

[Spider]

Then don't read it LABF, er I mean spider. I'm sure this is a made up story as well...I read as far as News max didnt finish the rest ........ but thats your defense for posting somthing like this from source that has been busted before for lying ......... Maybe you would enjoy the Some repubs idea of family values , maybe you was a victim of thier family values ....

[DBruleU]

I read as far as News max didnt finish the rest ........ but thats your defense for posting somthing like this from source that has been busted before for lying ......... Maybe you would enjoy the Some repubs idea of family values , maybe you was a victim of thier family values ....

Would you mind showing me what they lied about, and the proof that they did lie?

My defense? All I said if you dont like it, dont read it. Common sense really.

[alkemical]

but then we have a prez bumpin lines, so which is worse?

[Spider]

Would you mind showing me what they lied about, and the proof that they did lie?

My defense? All I said if you dont like it, dont read it. Common sense really.
Yes I would mind , I am on dial up , it would take me hours to archive the stories . But News Max put out story about a super tanker Saddam dumped all the WMD , into and sent out on the Atlantic to hide , then they took another story from the Debka Files and posted a story that we had 1 of Saddams bodyguards in custody on told us the WMD were hidden under a seceret door in the desert , then Saddams Bunkers were built by some genius from germany and the the toliet paper roll holders were made of pure gold ....... It went on and on .....

[DBruleU]

Yes I would mind , I am on dial up , it would take me hours to archive the stories . But News Max put out story about a super tanker Saddam dumped all the WMD , into and sent out on the Atlantic to hide , then they took another story from the Debka Files and posted a story that we had 1 of Saddams bodyguards in custody on told us the WMD were hidden under a seceret door in the desert , then Saddams Bunkers were built by some genius from germany and the the toliet paper roll holders were made of pure gold ....... It went on and on .....
I have never heard of anything, or read anything of that sort from anywhere before. I'm sure whatever you are referring to was reported from other sources, and not just Newsmax alone. Since you mind so much, I cant put much faith into what you say. So until I see undeniable stuff from you explaing how Newsmax deliberetely lied, I cant put much into what you claim.

I'm not surprised you and LABF hate newsmax so much. They are more conservative. So it goes without saying you guys would hate them, and knock their credibility in anyway possible. I dont think you would be someone I'd listen to when it comes to telling me Newsmax is full of hot air.

[bendog]

newsmax is not a legitmate new source. It's at best comedy and at worst intentionally misleading.

http://conwebwatch.tripod.com/stories/2000/updateflorida2.html

http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1938.cfm

[Spider]

I have never heard of anything, or read anything of that sort from anywhere before. I'm sure whatever you are referring to was reported from other sources, and not just Newsmax alone. Since you mind so much, I cant put much faith into what you say. So until I see undeniable stuff from you explaing how Newsmax deliberetely lied, I cant put much into what you claim.

I'm not surprised you and LABF hate newsmax so much. They are more conservative. So it goes without saying you guys would hate them, and knock their credibility in anyway possible. I dont think you would be someone I'd listen to when it comes to telling me Newsmax is full of hot air.LOL Now you need to ask yourself , Do I give a damn if you believe me or not ? I guess we both know I dont give a damn what you think , you asked a question off of one of my statements I gave it to you , if you dont like the answer , dont ask the question , oh and I read news max all the time when i was in Bush's corner , thats right kiddo I was on Bushs side untill Iraq , maybe one of these days you will put that scholarship to good use and know when you are being Bullshítted .... I have my doubts you will though

[bendog]

I can't believe anyone would say newsmax actually reports news. It's like saying you'd listen to Rush to hear about the whole picture.

[alkemical]

Ohh yeah

[DBruleU]

LOL Now you need to ask yourself , Do I give a damn if you believe me or not ? I guess we both know I dont give a damn what you think , you asked a question off of one of my statements I gave it to you , if you dont like the answer , dont ask the question , oh and I read news max all the time when i was in Bush's corner , thats right kiddo I was on Bushs side untill Iraq , maybe one of these days you will put that scholarship to good use and know when you are being Bullshítted .... I have my doubts you will though

The fact of the matter is that all of us on both sides of the aisle are never going to agree on things like this. We all have places to which we get our facts and news from.

I'm not sure what a scholarship on any sort has to do with anything, but I like the fact that you will use any chance to poke at someone.

[Spider]

I can't believe anyone would say newsmax actually reports news. It's like saying you'd listen to Rush to hear about the whole picture.
;D DBruleU is still in highscool , has alot to learn

[DBruleU]

I can't believe anyone would say newsmax actually reports news. It's like saying you'd listen to Rush to hear about the whole picture.

Of course you can't. We both have major differences in reasoning, and what we believe to be true. It's not a surprise. It's like how I cant believe anyone would listen to any Democratic Sen. tell us how to fight the war on terror...or lack there of, or how Bush lied about this and so on....

[alkemical]

The fact of the matter is that all of us on both sides of the aisle are never going to agree on things like this. We all have places to which we get our facts and news from.

I'm not sure what a scholarship on any sort has to do with anything, but I like the fact that you will use any chance to poke at someone.


Then wouldn't say there is a problem with journalism.

[DBruleU]

;D DBruleU is still in highscool , has alot to learn

Even if I were in still in HS, which I'm not, I would have still gone further than you in any formal education. So therefor you have zero room to talk.

[bendog]

unreal. You've just compared newsmax to a senator. Christ, you're beyond any reason.

[DBruleU]

unreal. You've just compared newsmax to a senator. Christ, you're beyond any reason.

No, I was comparing it you how you were saying you couldnt believe anyone would listen to Bush, and take his word for it.

[DBruleU]

My correction, you said Rush.

Either way, I'll now use Al Frankin or whatever Liberal talk show host.

[alkemical]

Of course you can't. We both have major differences in reasoning, and what we believe to be true. It's not a surprise. It's like how I cant believe anyone would listen to any Democratic Sen. tell us how to fight the war on terror...or lack there of, or how Bush lied about this and so on....


yeah newsmax has all the credibility of washington d.c.

[Spider]

The fact of the matter is that all of us on both sides of the aisle are never going to agree on things like this. We all have places to which we get our facts and news from.

I'm not sure what a scholarship on any sort has to do with anything, but I like the fact that you will use any chance to poke at someone.
i will always take a shot at someone , thats just me ....... I get most of my info from Raw Story , BBC , and MSNBC .......

[DBruleU]

yeah newsmax has all the credibility of washington d.c.

CNN sure does....same with the NYTimes huh?

[alkemical]

i will always take a shot at someone , thats just me ....... I get most of my info from Raw Story , BBC , and MSNBC .......


and from amesj :) j/k

[alkemical]

CNN sure does....same with the NYTimes huh?


don't go to the NYT too much, or cnn -

sorry -

[Spider]

Even if I were in still in HS, which I'm not, I would have still gone further than you in any formal education. So therefor you have zero room to talk.
and you are still this stupid ? talk about a waste of tax payers money to send you to public schools ...............

[bendog]

LIKE duh, yeah, CNN and NYT do actually report facts. So does Fox, when it's actual news as opposed to Sean or Orielly or another talking head. That's an opinion.

Newsmax just spins without regard to actual facts.

[RaiderH8r]

newsmax is not a legitmate new source. It's at best comedy and at worst intentionally misleading.

http://conwebwatch.tripod.com/stories/2000/updateflorida2.html

http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1938.cfm
How about the Associated Press.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/01/D8G35EHO7.html

"The subject matter was extremely technical, and near the end of the argument Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dozed in her chair. Justices David Souter and Samuel Alito, who flank the 72-year-old, looked at her but did not give her a nudge."

Big f'n deal. I wouldn't put the blame solely on her, I mean, if the attorney were even coming close to a compelling argument she might have felt the need to be a bit more attentive. Just tells you how much merit this case has when the Fader won't even stay awake for it.

[DBruleU]

LIKE duh, yeah, CNN and NYT do actually report facts. So does Fox, when it's actual news as opposed to Sean or Orielly or another talking head. That's an opinion.

Newsmax just spins without regard to actual facts.

LOL Yeah, CNN, and NYT are great....and so is Foxnews...."Only when they dont have O'Rielly or Hannity talking."

Thats great.

[bendog]

Exactly. IF someone sees newsmax report something, it's best to get some corroboration. They've been caught out time and again. It's not the pt someone would read newsmax, or Mother Jones or the Freeper, it's taht they'd take them at their word.

[DBruleU]

Exactly. IF someone sees newsmax report something, it's best to get some corroboration. They've been caught out time and again. It's not the pt someone would read newsmax, or Mother Jones or the Freeper, it's taht they'd take them at their word.

If it makes you feel any better, its not the only source I get news from. I do watch Hannity and Colmes though. :)

[bendog]

LOL Yeah, CNN, and NYT are great....and so is Foxnews...."Only when they dont have O'Rielly or Hannity talking."

Thats great.

no offense, but you are going out of your way to be an ass and miss the pt. Orielly or Hanpatty are no different that Hardball or any other talking head show. They're reporting THE OPINION of the guy running the show. It's an EDITORIAL. When the NYT reports a story, ro when Fox reports a story, while the spin will be different, the BASIC FACTS should be the same.

Newsmax simply spins their facts to report the OPINIONS of newsmax. It's like stupid **** for dummies like you.

[bendog]

dude a college educ and fee google couldn't help you \

OUT

ignore is best for people like you

[DBruleU]

no offense, but you are going out of your way to be an ass and miss the pt. Orielly or Hanpatty are no different that Hardball or any other talking head show. They're reporting THE OPINION of the guy running the show. It's an EDITORIAL. When the NYT reports a story, ro when Fox reports a story, while the spin will be different, the BASIC FACTS should be the same.

Newsmax simply spins their facts to report the OPINIONS of newsmax. It's like stupid **** for dummies like you.
You're starting to take this way to personal. I understand they are OPINIONS. I still watch them because I agree with their OPINIONS. I still read what I agree with. I dont just read one source, and stick to it. I read multiple sources, and make up my mind. We dont agree on it...so be it.

[DBruleU]

dude a college educ and fee google couldn't help you \

OUT

ignore is best for people like you

What is with everyone's obsession of college educations around here?

I find it amusing that the people who say, "Go get a college education," are the ones constantly misspelling words.

[Antilles]

I have no doubt she fell asleep, but this is news? Hell, Thomas dozes or falls asleep in probably 3 out of every 10 oral arguments. I've seen it personally twice. The Justices (and appellate judges generally) almost always have their minds made up on the law long before argument. And if they don't - that's what the briefs are for. Oral argument is mostly just for show.

[RaiderH8r]

What is with everyone's obsession of college educations around here?

I find it amusing that the people who say, "Go get a college education," are the ones constantly misspelling words.
I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.
-Mark Twain

And there's a bit of truth for your day.

[Hogan11]

That is some really boring stuff......I'd fall asleep during a lot as well, so I really can't blame her on this one.

[baja]

unreal. You've just compared newsman to a senator. Christ, you're beyond any reason.


If you were a teacher Bendog this would be one of those students that you would let go of in order to focus on others that you could actually teach something to...

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

She's been arrest for DUI's...or caught at least...they need to throw her in jail

Just like Smirk and Dick, eh?

:~ohyah!:

[Blueflame]

"News" and "facts" used in the same sentence with "Newsmax"? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:saywhat: :kiddingme:

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

"News" and "facts" used in the same sentence with "Newsmax"? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:saywhat: :kiddingme:

My reaction exactly. :giggle: