I Can’t Disagree
By Montag | Related entries in Good Decisions, Supreme CourtSupreme Court nominee John Robert’s was opposed to giving Michael Jackson a presidential commendation requested by “Jackson’s handlers” for Jackson’s opposition to drunk driving. I can’t say as I disagree.
In the first instance, a June 22 memo to Fielding, Roberts wrote: “I see no need to have the president send a letter to Mr. Jackson, simply because Mr. Jackson’s public relations firm has requested one.”
In the second encounter, Roberts wrote to Fielding on September 21: “I hate to sound like one of Mr. Jackson’s records, constantly repeating the same refrain, but I recommend that we not approve this letter. Frankly, I find the obsequious attitude of some members of the White House staff toward Mr. Jackson’s attendants, and the fawning posture they would have the president of the United States adopt, more than a little embarrassing.”
He described the Jackson ticket giveaways as a “calculated commercial decision that does not warrant gratitude from our nation’s chief executive.”
Later on, he added, “In today’s Post there were already reports that some youngsters were turning away from Mr. Jackson in favor of a newcomer who goes by the name of ‘Prince,’ and is apparently planning a Washington concert.” He then asked Fielding: “Will he receive a presidential letter?”
Supreme Court nominee opposed Jackson commendation
I think Prince should get a letter, though. Commending his buttocks or guitar playing or something.
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