You just stated another reason not to be so vocal about the choice of the judicial nominees. It just won't do any good and might do more harm. We made our choice in November and now we have to trust that we made a good decision. We don't want to give the left any cover for their irate rantings and disgraceful behavior.
After I posted this, I heard Rush say a similar thing.
Whether Bush likes it or not, conservatives, who discuss everything, should NOT remain quiet now. I agree with Bork. Furthermore, the left also heard his remarks to conservatives which bothers me.
The discussion about Gonzalez has never been personal or shrill and has always been civil and about his politics. Most reasonable conservatives do not see him as a reliable conservative. The president should consider the opinions of the majority of those who put him twice into power and should not be attempting to silence them. The Democrats will behave as the democrats no matter what.
Apparently, many on the left also don't like Gonzalez and spoke out today. Their attacks on Gonzalez will become far more personal. I have a sneaking suspicion, the president won't be asking them to be quiet or telling them that he doesn't like it when his friends are attacked. Such is politics. But Bush should keep his opinions about conservatives and their public discussions to himself. Many like myself aren't listening. And we don't take our marching orders from the Republican party.