[beezdotcom]

now dont get in a snit. WHEN DID THE TERM "ORIGINALIST" COME INTO USE?

Non sequitur. The title is still an insulting question. It makes a blatant assumption about "why I voted for Bush". It also demands that I accept his choices without question.

Well, I'm sorry. Bush is my President, and in general, I support him. But his softened stance on some other issues (borders and spending, to name two) has shaken some of that initial trust. Yes, he's made some good, solid picks for the federal bench, and in John Roberts, as well - but this was readily apparent when he picked them. Miers is still somewhat of a mystery, but more importantly, that breaks with his previous pattern - and whenever a pattern deviates, it is smart to raise questions.

[Fenris6]

"Well, I'm sorry. Bush is my President, and in general, I support him. But his softened stance on some other issues (borders and spending, to name two) has shaken some of that initial trust. Yes, he's made some good, solid picks for the federal bench, and in John Roberts, as well - but this was readily apparent when he picked them. Miers is still somewhat of a mystery, but more importantly, that breaks with his previous pattern - and whenever a pattern deviates, it is smart to raise questions."

Bingo. And whats "dividing" the party is not disagreement over Miers, its the way her supporters are bashing honest conservatives who have valid questions about her as a nominee. Keep at it and we'll be a minority party again.

[aumrl]

"breaks with his previous pattern " HOW DO YOU KNOW?