[Lando Lincoln]

Bush is a true conservative in the definitional sense, straight out of a political science 101 text ...

I'm sure many will be pathologically unable to read beyond this point...

Lando

[WOSG]

"She will not lead us into ideological battle ala Patton; there will be no order to "fix bayonets boys we are going over the top." On the other hand she will most likely in an unobtrusive - unless a prowling intellectually audacious conservative lurks somewhere in her - and tidy manner deliver votes indistinguishable from those penned by Thomas and Scalia."

We don't know that! We dont know how she will vote, because she is a complete unknown judicially - because she hasn't been on the bench. How can you know she won't be another Kennedy, O'Connor, or Souter?

[Siena Dreaming]

we have sought that "ultimate showdown" in which the leftward drift forced by the culture war is halted, then reversed via a national debate held over a momentous event

I believe that this captures the problem on FR today. Many are disappointed they have been denied their showdown. Tsk, tsk.

[rdb3]

I'm sure many will be pathologically unable to read beyond this point...

If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!

[Ninian Dryhope]

This is a good article and it recognizes the reality within which we have to operate. Although the country is not going to be nearly as conservative as I would like it to be, it is going to be less liberal than those in the Rat party would like to see. Half a loaf is better than none.

Neither one of the Bush's are as conservative as was Reagan, but at least Bush the younger is more conservative than was Poppy. We should be pragmatic and take advantage of our opportunities and look at the bright side.

I do wish, however, that Bush had nominated a younger woman, so that she could hold down the spot for a longer time.

[MikeA]

Good piece. Conservatives need to stop being so quick to declare defeat. And we need to stop the hysterical pre-judgments of Miers based on who she's not. Just because she's not Priscella Owen or Janice Rogers Brown doesn't mean she'll be a quietly conservative voice on the court as this piece points out. Bush knows her and he knows what he's doing. He's not replacing a moderate for a moderate. Bush knows he's getting a conservative judge. Maybe not a Scalia, but she's at least a Roberts. This may prove to be a brilliantly sly move by Bush who's going to slide one past the Democratic hard-hitters. So relax everyone. Bush knows what he's doing. Let's not get worked up by the rantings of Ann Coulter (who I normally like but is making a complete ass of herself with her pre-judgements of Roberts, which proved all wrong and left her with egg on her face, and now Miers.)

[kimoajax]

Lando,

Upon reflection and with the passage of at least a day now I have swung around and come to completely agree with the gist of the Pipeline article you posted.

I am reminded of something Ralph Reed once said to a group I was a part of which today seems possibly on point here. Ralph said "you don't want to let the enemy catch on to what is happening to them until they are effectively in body-bags.

If our trust in Bush, as well as his trust is this appointment are not misplaced, then it makes sense his nomination of Meir is arguably the smart way to win what we really want.

I suppose victory does not always have to ride in on a white horse and applause.

[PRND21]

Bump to reason.

[truth_seeker]

Lotsa conservatives have instincts like the ancient Celts, for fighting style:

Get drunk and naked, run into battle unorganized and screamin. Oh how they loved the fight!!

But lost.

[Grampa Dave]

Excellent article.

Order more Prozac, Injectable Thorazine and straight jackets for the haters of GW.

[Bahbah]

I'm sure many will be pathologically unable to read beyond this point...

LOL. I made it. I found the article interesting, as I do all of the things that you post. True, we can be an impatient lot, but look how far we've come. Don't give up the battle, even if it means solidly planted baby steps as opposed to fixing bayonets and going over the top. I heard a Canadian on NPR the other day talking about how Americans are different in that they believe if it is necessary to take the law into their own hands to protect their homes and families, they will do so, while he would never think of it and would wait for duly constituted authorities to step into the breach. I pondered that for some time, wondering, in my American way, why anyone would relinquish their right to life and liberty in a crunch to a hoped for "duly constituted" savior.

[ladyinred]

BRAVO!!!!!!! I could say more but I am in enough trouble around here I am sure!

Thanks Lando for this SENSIBLE, INTELLIGENT, and TRUE post! :-) (aren't you glad I didn't say more? )

[sarasmom]

I am not not yet "happy" with this nominee, but then again I DID elect him primarily to make this "pick", all by himself,using his own judgment, as POTUS.
I am not quite ready to claim "buyers remorse", but I reserve my right to do so, without furthor notice, at any time!

I am concerned that many knowledgeable individuals, talking heads, and FReepers, whose opinions I highly value on this subject, are "not happy".

I am willing to wait a bit before I vent my own "considered opinion" rant, since it is unusual to see so much internal discord among those who claim to have the same goals.

It is an interesting and slightly disturbing thing to observe.

BTW, off topic, I assume everyone is following the official "MSM non-event" of the suicide bomber outside the OU stadium last Saturday?

[pollyannaish]

Thank you again Lando!

It's hard to admit...but when I said bad words yesterday morning to my somewhat shocked husband about this nomination I had a nagging feeling I might have to take it back, sooner, rather than later.

I did. Today. They got me. Leftist outsmarted me and I don't like it.