[G.Mason]

"OK, we'll put you in charge of picking the ice cream.

Now, back to the topic..."

I must say that the mood has seemingly swung over from the ... "Take a hike you idiot! ..." to a more civil attempt at expression.

Could it be that we will have a Senate hearing and be able to sort this matter out?

It does give one cautious optimism.

[oblomov]

I would like to think that my posts on FR (though sometimes sarcastic attempts at wit) have been a model of civility.

You're right, the irate postings seem to have died down a bit. Most of the people who are upset by the Miers nomination, such as myself, have become resigned that she will become confirmed.

I won't forget this, however. Rather than take out my feeling of betrayal on my hapless fellow FReepers, I'll reserve action (or inaction) for Election Day, 2006.