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bishop · Feb 1, 2006, 11:34 pm

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court's newest justice cast his first vote Wednesday, then was sworn in ceremonially at the White House.

In his first vote, Samuel Alito joined the eight other justices in rejecting Missouri's effort to immediately end a stay of execution for convicted killer Michael Taylor.

The move had little practical effect, because the stay was already set to expire Wednesday afternoon. Further appeals in the case are pending.

Less than an hour after the decision was announced, Alito was at the White House for a ceremonial swearing-in for the cameras. (Watch as Alito becomes Justice Alito -- 7:52)

The justice said he was "overwhelmed by the occasion."

He added, "I simply pledge to do everything in my power to live up to the trust placed in me."

President Bush said he is confident his nominee "will make a superb justice on the United States Supreme Court."

grandpa · Feb 1, 2006, 11:43 pm

[NOTE: I read the article wrong. I will let this be a lesson to myself to read something more than once, when posible. I feel stupid about this, but oh well].

Original, incorrect response:
Well, it's nice to see he's kicking things off by offing somebody. That's a pleasant omen for things to come.

Grandpa h.

bishop · Feb 1, 2006, 11:49 pm

i think you read that wrong. his vote supported the stay of execution.

grandpa · Feb 2, 2006, 12:02 am

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Quote by: bishop

i think you read that wrong. his vote supported the stay of execution.

Oh, I guess I did read that wrong. Sorry. Hell, I am only human. Damnit.
Well, I'll update my message.

Grandpa h.

grandpa · Feb 2, 2006, 12:05 am

Well, then this is a POSITIVE sign for me, as opposed to what I originally stated.

Grandpa h.

Zeebadee · Feb 2, 2006, 12:46 am

"President Bush said he is confident his nominee "will make a superb justice on the United States Supreme Court."

Sounds to me a lot like, "Good job, Brownie".

Feb 1, 2006, 11:43 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
grandpa blasphemer Location: Michigan Posts: 8,353	[NOTE: I read the article wrong. I will let this be a lesson to myself to read something more than once, when posible. I feel stupid about this, but oh well]. Original, incorrect response: Well, it's nice to see he's kicking things off by offing somebody. That's a pleasant omen for things to come. Grandpa h. Last edited by grandpa; Feb 2, 2006 at 12:04 am.

Feb 1, 2006, 11:49 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	i think you read that wrong. his vote supported the stay of execution. hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Feb 2, 2006, 12:46 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Zeebadee Volcanic Erupter Posts: 3,809	"President Bush said he is confident his nominee "will make a superb justice on the United States Supreme Court." Sounds to me a lot like, "Good job, Brownie". "Everybody knows that the boat is leaking Everybody knows that the captain lied." - Leonard Cohen

Feb 2, 2006, 12:05 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
grandpa blasphemer Location: Michigan Posts: 8,353	Well, then this is a POSITIVE sign for me, as opposed to what I originally stated. Grandpa h.