Transparency And Justice Scalia's Closed to the Media ...

"The fact is, he already despises most Americans" Do you have any proof of this "fact"? What would make you think (since it's obviously your opinion and not a fact) that he despises most Americans?

I have been watching this guy since he was first appointed. He has clearly expressed his disdain for anyone who was not born wealthy. The sick, the disabled, those who are accused of crimes they did not commit, those whose convictions were obtained through the use of illegal actions by police and prosecutors---it is a long list. He consistently favors corporations over individuals when the two clash. His record is at least consistent. He believes in the Constitution as far as it can be interpreted to allow corporations to do pretty much anything they want, but he does not think much of constitutional protections for citizens.

Yes, I just commented on that "duckgate" thingy! I won't say that Justice Scalia "despises most Americans" ... what I will say is that I'm loosing my trust and confidence in our own highest court's ability to render fair, non-partial and Constitutional based decisions! Is he one of our "activist justices" ... I say yes!!

Hi artistry .. indeed, they make decisions that are and could be life changing for Americans at large! What of Justice Scalia who went "duck hunting" with VP Cheney ... what was that outting called "duckgate"?? After this TRIP, Justice Scalia went on to rule on a case before the Court that involved Cheney .. refusing to recuse himself ... talk about possible corruptions!!! The "appearance" of total impropriety reeked!! But, but President Obama gets accused of failing to bring transparency ... I still say compared to what??

The key word there is "bipartisan". Despite the fact there were three Democrats at this class or whatever you call it, it was hardly what could be considered "bipartisan" since it was the Tea Party Caucus headed by possibly the most partisan member of the House, Michele Bachmann. Annie

It was the Tea Party Caucus' event. They invited Justice Scalia. They opened it for others. How else should they have handled that?

Thanks for the BR. It's increasingly clear there are some, mainly on the right, who are trying desperately to rewrite our history. I love my country as much as anyone but I don't believe in covering up the mistakes and the flaws of our founders. These men weren't Gods and I shudder to think what our lives would be like today if we still had to live by every single word that was in the Constitution to begin with. Annie

Wow, Annie ... you just make it so plain and clear!! What a perfect selection those "Tea Party Express" folks made of Rep. Bachmann ... as their spokesperson!! She is totally embarrassing ... imagine, she has no idea what this nation's history is ... none! The Founding Fathers got rid of WHAT??? Geesh, if she ever read the slightest bit of history she'd actually know that our President George Washington brought from VA, to Philadelphia, PA, his slaves!! Many of those, once in Phila. fled for their lives and freedoms! And, let's not mention Thomas Jefferson, surely Sally Hemmings knew how very much he "owned" her!! My, my ... slaves helped build the White House, for free!!! Maybe she just doesn't care, has no real interest in her own country's history ... you know, like Ms. Palin!! Maybe she has no idea that the Civil War was fought or that that horrible war is what ended slavery! "They" just want their country back ... way, way back perhaps before slaves were actually freed!

Well then call congress...tell them televise these seminars and also while you are at it ask them to televise the freshman oreintation tooo....I would love to see both. "IMO, that a very, politically volatile group is reported to have chaired this session is of more import to me." Um.....I don't know how you got that opinion of them. I have not seen any fights or violance at any of the protests. No arrests. Also the "tea party" people did not invite him. The tea pary caucus invited him. Very different. The tea party is made of private citizens. The tea party caucus is made up of members of congress that want belong to that caucus. There a lot of caucuses you know. So average citizens did not invite him. And the only the people there are congressmen and women...I don't see any of them as being violant. You really are making a mountain out of a mole hill you know.

lilwonders ... time will not permit me to list all the missives, signed on to petitions, phone calls to have just that "transparency in government" Are we talking about the same "Tea Party" that Rep. Bachmann says she represents in congress, that same "Tea Party" that she inspires to be "armed and dangerous" as they address political issues ... that "Tea Party" that appears at political events armed? The one that states loudly that our President is an imposter, not an American, etc. etc. That one?? If so, I'd say that's a pretty volatile group!! If you allow me to make my mountain out of whatever I choose ... I promise you I'll certainly allow you to do the same!! ;)

Hi lilwonders ... thank you for your comment. My question goes specifically to whether or not the American people can maintain full trust in our highest court for impartial decisions. It does not matter to me whether dems or repubs attended ... IMO, that a very, politically volatile group is reported to have chaired this session is of more import to me. Question ... void of any media, how would anybody know exactly what was said or discussed??? Reminds me of VP Cheney's closed-door meetings with who knows who in the nation's energy policy making!!