You know I find this fascinating. I have a friend who worked in the Ashcroft Justice department. He's an atheist, but always described Ashcroft to me as a decent, kind, public spirited boss. And he was quick to note what he viewed as bogus attacks on Ashcroft in the press, like the now famous drapegate
I can't connect the man my friend described with the devil figure depicted by, well, other reasonable folks like those in the comments here. Now I have now idea who is right about this, and maybe I'm just ignorant. But surely someone has a false impression here. Is there some compilation of the ten most horrible decisions made by Ashcroft as AG? Thanks,
I'm out the door, but quickly: you're not the only one with friends at Justice, pal. Impressions differ!
Maybe someone will do the hard work of answering your question before I return...certainly trumpeted arrests that led to embarrassing prosecutions come to mind...getting smacked down by the normally pliant terrorism court too...okay, gotta go...Crisco...
I can't imagine that the Chief Justice list extends beyond Scalia and O'Connor.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 4:43 PM
Word is Falwell is to be appointed Chief Justice during the Christmas break and it will be legal.No comfirmation needed.
Posted by yep | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 5:58 PM
I assume you're joking, but, can you imagine? I hope they do it.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 6:03 PM
Let me have my moment of joy, goddamnit. I can freak out about the fucking Supreme Court when we get to that bridge.
Whoo!! Ashcroft gone, motherfucker!!
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 6:31 PM
Yeah, I think you speak for all of us.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 6:32 PM
I think I just threw up a little. Chief Justice Ashcroft...the idea of it makes me want to sleep until it's all over.
Posted by mac | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 6:43 PM
Chief Justice Ashcroft! AHHH!
Posted by matb | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 7:05 PM
Arghhhh!!!!
Posted by Oberon | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 7:11 PM
You know I find this fascinating. I have a friend who worked in the Ashcroft Justice department. He's an atheist, but always described Ashcroft to me as a decent, kind, public spirited boss. And he was quick to note what he viewed as bogus attacks on Ashcroft in the press, like the now famous drapegate
I can't connect the man my friend described with the devil figure depicted by, well, other reasonable folks like those in the comments here. Now I have now idea who is right about this, and maybe I'm just ignorant. But surely someone has a false impression here. Is there some compilation of the ten most horrible decisions made by Ashcroft as AG? Thanks,
Ben A
Posted by baa | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 7:35 PM
I'm out the door, but quickly: you're not the only one with friends at Justice, pal. Impressions differ!
Maybe someone will do the hard work of answering your question before I return...certainly trumpeted arrests that led to embarrassing prosecutions come to mind...getting smacked down by the normally pliant terrorism court too...okay, gotta go...Crisco...
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 7:45 PM
Drapegate???
Posted by Mitch Mills | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 8:38 PM
You know, there ought be a law against bringing up that kind of horror!
Posted by Rook | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 9:37 PM
Sorry, I thought I made drapegate a link.
Here you go:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/ashcroft.asp
Posted by baa | Link to this comment | 11- 9-04 9:38 PM