They are trying to get us to form a circular firing squad! Judging by some FReepers' comments, either the NYT is succeeding or there are some sleeper trolls around that are a lot better than the normal crop. I have also seen some really virulent anti-Roberts posts with suspiciously bad spelling and grammar posted by newbies.
Don't worry. Roberts will be confirmed and will probably get more than his share of Democratic votes. I doubt that any conservatives in the Senate will vote against him, just like they haven't voted against Bush's other proposals including increased farm subsides, Medicare prescription socialized medicine, etc. Once confirmed, will join the Souter faction of the court. Happy now?