What we should do IF Bush wins or steals..

[Pushed To The Left]

I originally posted this as a response in another thread where people were considering leaving the country if Bush wins or steals the election. I wanted to mention some alternatives.

First, I would give $100 (a lot for me) to the ACLU and become a monthly donor to People For the American Way if Bush wins. I think we should all support civil liberties groups with the same passion we support our candidates should that happen. These groups have a habit of smacking around the right wing in court. Why do you think the right-wing hates them so much? Maybe they could smash some right-wing laws and win some progressive cases before Bush has a chance to stack the courts.

I think it would then be a good idea for us to contact the moderate-to-liberal Supreme Court members and urge them to hang in there for a few more years. We could tell them their country needs them! A truely progressive SC member probably wouldn't like the idea of Bush choosing his or her replacement.

Finally, if the moderate-to-liberal court members can hang on for even two years, it would be time for another election. We can work hard to get a strong Democratic majority in Congress. Then, no right-wing appointee will stand a chance!

[DU9598]

1. Absolutely

Great ideas. I fear what will happen to our supreme court.

[serryjw]

2. Nice thought BUT Stevens can not hang in there.

He is almost 85!