I think it may turn out fine after all, but I believe it was your (and the base's) anger that made it so.
Lindsey, et al, have taken a severe beating by their constintuencies over what they did, and they're now in a position where they'd better stand firm against democrats claiming extraordinary circumstances where none exist.
I agree. I've heard Lindsey say on several occasions that he would support the Nuclear Option if the dems try to filibuster someone that he does not consider extreme. I've also heard Frist say words to the effect that the Nuclear Option is off the table only as long as there are no judicial nominees being filibustered.