Sotomayor and the Sillies

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/13/AR2009071302605.html

I have following the Sotomayor hearings, sort of - the weather is too beautiful and the speeches and questioning are so dull, not to mention wildly hypocritical. If I hear one more question about a wise Latina by a stupid white guy, I am going to scream. It is amazing how the so called bully is being so patient with these clearly rude and silly people. This piece by Eugene Robinson nails the idiocy that is the Republican's way of questioning Sotomayor. The poor little lambs, they are terrified that immigrants and people of color are going to enslave them. The only normal for them is the conservative white male point of view. They are also desperate to make out that the creepy John Roberts represents American views. It was startling to see his wife and kiddies at his confirmation. They all looked as if they were in costume circa 1958. There is definitely something icky about Roberts, and I sure wouldn't trust him as a scout master. It is pretty ridiculous to hear Jeff Sessions, who not all that long ago thought the KKK was a fine organization until he learned that some of them smoked pot, imply that Sotomayor is a racist and a bigot. I guess that is how he sees the world - any difference inspires hatred and bigotry. Coming from him it ludicrous. Next we will hear Newt lecturing her about the sanctity of marriage. I do wish the Dems would stop talking about her inspirational life, not that it isn't, but look at Clarence T. His life story is pretty inspirational, but he is a warped, bitter and miserable human being. Sotomayor has great academic credential and a long and varied career in the law.