Posted by SLS on September 14, 2006, at 8:05:54
In reply to Re: nothing to see here, move along, posted by SLS on September 14, 2006, at 6:10:04
> > > > > There has to be some system in place, don't you think?
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> > > > You cannot impeach what was never elected.
> > >
> > > Not true. You can impeach a judge. Judges can be appointed.
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> > That is not impeachment. Those who are appointed
> > serve at the pleasure of an official. Their job is "at will" and they can be removed by the official that appointed them. Most times they loose their job when the official or political party that appoined them leave office.
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> Justices of the Supreme Court are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. They are impeached by Congress.
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> - Scott
Duh. This is an example of an elected judge. Sorry.State and municipal judges are often appointed by governors and mayors respectively rather than being elected. They, too, are removed from office through impeachment processes.
- Scott
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