[evad]

But, unlike those other lawyers, Harriet Miers is friends with George Bush, who obviously values friendship and loyalty more than finding the best person for the job.

It only took till the 2nd paragraph to establish a false premise.

[Dog Gone]

I'm not sure why you continue this campaign.

[jwalsh07]

That being said, she doesn't even come close to being the most qualified candidate.

Wrong, the most qualified candidate is the candidate the POTUS decides can be most depended upon to adhere to his judicial philosophy in the nominating process.

In the confirmation process, the most qualified candidate is the conservative candidate who can get 50 votes.

[cynicom]

Why??? That is the paramount question. Even though Bush is now a lame duck president, it seems as if he would want as much base support as possible for the next three years.

What could have been in his mind to anger so many people? Was he totally unaware of the consequences, or if he knew it, did he just not care?

[RTINSC]

OK, I'm convinced. From now on I support Pat Buchanan for the Supremes...

[Always Right]

Let's Make a Deal!



Monty: Welcome to Let’s Make a Deal. Monty Hall here with you and let’s get started. Hello, and who are you?

John: I am John from Iowa.

Monty: Welcome John, let’s play! Well Jay what do you have for us this week?

Jay: This week we have Supreme Court nominees. Let’s have a look behind door number 1. It’s Harriet Miers! She’s a 60 year old Texan lawyer who has been a close advisor to the President for years. Harriet is a born again evangelical Christian who is unmarried and has no kids. A former Democrat who has drifted towards the Republican party after finding Christ. President Bush has reassured us that you will like her.

Monty: John what do you think?

John: Well President Bush promised me more, so I think I will go with door number 2.

Monty: Not so fast John, remember the gang of 7, those Republicans who compromised with the Democrats and have reportedly told the President not to send a too controversial pick.

John: Right, that does make it more difficult. Do we know anything else about this Harriet Miers?

Monty: Jay what else do we know?

Jay: Not much, unless you count gossip and rumors. Friends tell us she is pro-life and appears to believe in the individual right to bear arms. However there is also indications that she is sympathetic towards affirmative action and has a politically correct view of separation of Church and State. Did I tell you the President says you’ll like her?

John: Do I get to ask Harriet any questions?

Monty: Sure, and she will answer them as long as they don’t have anything to do with issues that might come before the court.

John: Shoot, what good is that then. So this is all I get to know about a Supreme Court lifetime appointment who is going to be a key vote in how our laws and Constitution is interpreted?

Monty: Well that’s it. So what is it going to be, Harriet Miers or door number 2?

John: Well since Bush tells us he believes this is his best choice, door number 2 is going to be worse. Can I take the goat behind door number 3? This process has made me ill.