[shibumi]

I see we've moved on from Islamic apologetics to political red herrings.

While it is true that Bush is something of a centrist in domestic policy, putting emphasis on these issues at this time merely detracts from the matter of real import - confirming conservative judges of the Scalia ilk to the judiciary.

Whatever laws are passed, or whatever executive actions are taken, the real test is how they hold up under judicial scrutiny. No new law was passed in Roe v. Wade. Laws that were passed to save the life of Terri Schaivo were ignored. The environmental land grabs that are happening even now, occur only with the complicity of the courts.

The issue is the Imperial Judiciary. If it were not so important, the Dims wouldn't be screaming so loudly about the confirmation process.

Focus on what's important. The nominees will have a more far-reaching effect than any legislation passed by this, or the next administration.

[Liberty Valance]

Thank you for that insightful post.

[dirtboy]

While it is true that Bush is something of a centrist in domestic policy, putting emphasis on these issues at this time merely detracts from the matter of real import

Ah, I see - illegal immigration just ain't a big deal. Nor is spending.

We need bona-fide GOP nominated judges on the bench. Like Sanda Day O'Connor. And David Souter. Yep, that'll really turn around that renegade judiciary.

[Scenic Sounds]

While it is true that Bush is something of a centrist in domestic policy,

The issues of sound money management and political borders are not centrist, liberal, conservative or radical concepts. Management of money and protection of borders are matters essential to the success of all governments, irrespective of philosophy. ;-)