The Photoblog of Adrian Mendoza

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

The Supreme Court nominee will be Latina

The news that George W. Bush is near the end of his search to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has the speculation running as wild as the disinformation from the White House Press Office.

If you recall the red herrings leaked before Judge John Roberts was named in Bush's trademark "fuck you" to the press, it's absolutely assured that - once again - the nominee will come completely from left field. Except for those of you reading this.

Wall Street Journal columnist Manuel Miranda writes today that "If Ruth Bader Ginsburg could replace Byron White, Janice Rogers Brown can replace Sandra Day O'Connor." Her name, high on the list of potential nominees, comes as a result of being a conservative African-American woman and a "two-fer" (or "three-fer" if you include "conservative").

The thinking on this is correct, but they're absolutely wrong on the potential nominees. The nominee will not be an African-American. Bush has Clarence Thomas on the bench and will look instead to pay back an important constituency by appointing a "Hispanic." No, it won't be Alberto Gonzalez. In fact, the nominee will not be - like Gonzalez - of Mexican-American descent.

Bush will finally reward the Cuban-American community of Florida who assisted in stealing the 2000 election for him. He will placate their impatience for his not ousting Castro or assassinating Hugo Chavez by appointing a Cuban-American woman. This is certain. My first thought was that it would be Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who would also satisfy his conservative Christian constituency, by virtue of her sponsoring the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act." Never mind that she's never served as a judge, Bush famously puts unqualified persons in important positions of power.

But then I came across another more probable nominee: Judge Marilyn Milian, a Cuban-American who is on "The People's Court" tv show and was appointed by the President's brother, Gov. Jeb Bush, to the 11th Circuit Court in 1999 (which includes Dade County).

She is young and will occupy the bench for 30-40 years, keeping W's legacy alive for a long time. Part of the Bush legacy is making sure that Jeb is viable as a Governor that can be re-elected and set on a historic dynasty in the White House. This can only happen with the Cuban-American constituency. Judge Milian will be the best choice to make this happen.

This is my prediction...

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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

11th Street County and City Bldg

11th Street County and City Bldg, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Dramatic sunset behind the Stanislaus County and City of Modesto admistration building on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Gallo Arts

11th Street Gallo Arts, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Dramatic sunset behind construction of the Gallo Center for the Performing Arts on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Gallo Arts aerial

11th Street Gallo Arts aerial, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Aerial view of construction on the Gallo Center for the Performing Arts on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street aerial tomato trucks

11th Street aerial tomato trucks, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Aerial view of tomato truck bins as they are stored in a parking lot of Stanislaus Food Products on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street tomato trucks

11th Street tomato trucks, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Tomato truck bins are stored in a parking lot of Stanislaus Food Products on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Gallettos ivy

11th Street Gallettos ivy, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

A gardener carefully manicures the ivy on the outside of the Ristorante Galletto on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Shriners Clowns

11th Street Shriners Clowns, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Shriners Clowns unload from a car on 11th Street in Modesto as they prepare for the 4th of July parade

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11th Street Republican float

11th Street Republican float, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

A Stanislaus County Republican Central Commitee worker decorates a float on 11th Street in Modesto as he prepares it for the 4th of July parade.

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11th Street LaRouche table

11th Street LaRouche table, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Supporters of political activist Lyndon LaRouche talk with passers-by on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street journalism debate

11th Street journalism debate, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Left to right, Hannibal Yadegar, owner of the Barkin' Dog Grill; looks on as Julissa McKinnon, Laura Paull and Todd Milbourn carry on a journalistic debate inside the restaurant on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Tango

11th Street Tango, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Argentine Tango masters Mariana Melling, left; and Olando Paiva, Jr. conduct a workshop at the Fat Cat Night Club on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Berlin Crowd

11th Street Berlin Crowd, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Terri Nunn, lead singer for the band, Berlin, is carried throught the crowd by Scott O'Connell during a concert at the Fat Cat Night Club on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Fire Dept memorial

11th Street Fire Dept memorial, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

From left to right, Modesto Fire Department Engineer Mike Snow, Capt. Bill Miller, Capt. Glen Kramer and Firefighter Job Juarez salute as the American flag is flown at half staff during a 9/11 memorial observance at Fire Station 1 on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Fire Dept memorial 2

11th Street Fire Dept memorial 2, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Modesto Fire Department Firefighters Tim Tietjen, left; and Chris Gianotti raise the American flag during a 9/11 memorial observance at Fire Station 1 on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Firefighter embrace

11th Street Firefighter embrace, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Modesto Fire Department Captain Don Ridge, left; embraces Engineer Vince Bowman during a 9/11 memorial observance at Fire Station 1 on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Fire Dept hoses

11th Street Fire Dept hoses, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Modesto Fire Department fire hoses are organized and ready for emergency use at Fire Station 1 on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Fire Dept turn-outs

11th Street Fire Dept turn-outs, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Modesto Fire Department turn-outs are at the ready for emergency use at Fire Station 1 on 11th Street in Modesto.

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11th Street Police Equestrian

11th Street Police Equestrian, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

The Modesto Police Department Equestrian Unit travel on 11th Street on their way to Graceada Park for a Modesto Band (Moband) Summer concert in Mancini Bowl.

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11th Street Sheriff Police action

11th Street Sheriff Police action, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Deputy and Modesto Police Department Officers respond to a call on 11th Street.

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11th Street Police call

11th Street Police call, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Modesto Police Department Officers respond to a call on 11th Street on a Saturday night.

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11th Street sidewalk fountain

11th Street sidewalk fountain, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

A broken sprinkler head spouts a stream of water creating an arch against the night sky and onto a sidewalk on 11th Street in Modesto.

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Monday, September 12, 2005

Tresetti's tweak

Tresetti's tweak, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Esteban Claudia Tango

Esteban Claudia Tango, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Friday, September 09, 2005

Laura Yoga

Laura Yoga, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Snakeskin

Snakeskin, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Miriam Hugo Tango

Miriam Hugo Tango, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Thursday, September 08, 2005

Tawny with peacock headpiece

Tawny with peacock head piece, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Kathleen as Nahui Olin

Kathleen as Nahui Olin, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Kathleen lace

Kathleen lace, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Intertwined

Intertwined, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

A couple are intertwined next to a sculpture in a park in the Mexico City colonia of Polanco.

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Monday, September 05, 2005

Isla Condos tweak

Isla Condos tweak, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Tweaked photo of a condo complex on the Mexican island of Isla Mujeres.

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Charis Wilson Weston with chicken

Charis Wilson Weston with chicken, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

Charis pets one of the free range chickens in her back yard.

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Charis Wilson Weston and Laura

Charis Wilson Weston and Laura, originally uploaded by amenfoto.

At left, Charis Wilson Weston talks with Laura Paull at Ms. Weston's Santa Cruz, CA, residence. Charis (pronounced CARE-iss) is the former muse and model of photography master Edward Weston.

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Sunday, September 04, 2005

Mexico City Terrones models