Via MSNBC: Rehnquist to administer oath to Bush
Chief Justice William Rehnquist will deliver the oath of office to President Bush on Jan. 20, the Supreme Court confirmed Friday, quelling speculation that he could resign because of his announcement that he had thyroid cancer six weeks ago.
I am afraid this really doesn’t quell anything. After all: he also announced he was going to be back on the bench on November 1, and that didn’t happen. Indeed, he as yet to return.
On begins to wonder if the Chief isn’t living in serious denial.
Hell no, Steven. This quells alot.
Personally, I thought that Bush was going to be sworn in by Dimebag Darrel, but then he got shot. I don’t know why I was thinking that, but I was. The mere fact that Rehnquist’s name is being touted for the innauguration means that Bush probably will not go to the thrash metal community for someone to swear him in.
(I guess I was thinking that since thrash metal bands — like Killswitch Engage — are good at swearing, they would be good at swearing someone in. The Supreme Court justices rarely swear in their work, so why would we expect them to be good at swearing someone in? Huh? Answer that!)
Comment by John Lemon — Saturday, December 11, 2024 @ 3:58 pm
Please note: Due to my own nanny problems, I am hereby announcing that I will not be a candidate for that homeland security thingy.
And yes, it involved garters and a french maid outfit, just to put an end to rumors before they start.
Comment by John Lemon — Saturday, December 11, 2024 @ 4:12 pm
Maybe Rehnquist is like Dick Clark. He’s really dead, but they keep pumping him full of botox and propping him up to speak to all the minions.
Comment by Jaundiced Jaw — Saturday, December 11, 2024 @ 11:38 pm