Alberto Gonzales:‘Empathy’Means A Judge Saying‘I Don’t Care What The Law Says’ »

Posted By tehranchik 6 months, 2 weeks ago in Political News
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Following Supreme Court Justice David Souter’s announcement that he planned to retire, conservatives have attacked and mocked President Obama’s statement that he is seeking a replacement who has “empathy” for “the daily realities of people’s lives.” “I’ll give you empathy. Empathize right on your behind!” bellowed RNC Chairman Michael Steele last Friday.

Now, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is getting in on the act. Appearing on NPR’s Tell Me More yesterday, Gonzales claimed that he is “worried” that judges with empathy would make “decisions based on what they think makes them feel good”:

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    berkeley6 months, 2 weeks ago

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    the legal opinions of war criminals can often be added to their resume.

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      spkguy6 months, 2 weeks ago

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      " Dude back off the hanbanero's, they're cooking your brain"

      I think its already cooked.

      exhibit "A" I don't recall...

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBvZlRqOTw

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        spkguy6 months, 2 weeks ago

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        Unforgettable.....No not the song, Alberto Gonzalez's top 10!

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzfTpUhG2pY=1

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          jordan116 months, 2 weeks ago

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          Gonzales talking about others not caring what the law says is ironic as hell. Say, has gonzo found a job yet?

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          lloydm656 months, 2 weeks ago

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          Spkguy Is I don't recall,like what is the meaning of is.

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