The Bates Court

I know you are used to hearing about the way the White House has covered all its bases in appointments that are mere puppets, so you won't be a bit surprised to learn about the judge who just recently dismissed Valerie Plame's lawsuit. Think Progress gives us a list of some former actions of Judge John Bates:

• He ruled that Bush could legally sign a bill that had not been passed by Congress
• He ruled that the U.S. Comptroller could not force Dick Cheney to turn over the names of people he met with for his energy task force
• He approved continuation of White House domestic spying, but...
• He once ruled that the Clinton White House had to turn over records about Hillary's Whitewater activity

Activist judge?

....hey, do what you want....you will anyway.