Ok - trust. Good test. Since you argue for this position, tell us what the president discussed with her about her judicial philosophy. He said they never discussed abortion. So, on what basis does he actually know her judicial philosophy, and when will he share it with his supporters? Or do we have to read minds in addition to trust???
Bush NEVER said they did not discuss abortion. He said they did not discuss Roe. They could have talked about Casey or PBA or any number of abortion issthues.
Stevens and Ginsburg can't make it much longer. That's where the battle is. Mier will still be better than O'Connor, any day of the week.
He stated he would appoint people to the courts who would not legislate from the bench. I trusted him then enough to support in every way I could. I have not been disappointed with his appointments to the federal courts, have you?
Given that he has earned the trust you speak of and since he has similarly stated that Harriet Miers will not legislate from the bench I trust he has tole me the truth.
I'm old fashioned, a handshake, trust and loyalty are the coin of my realm.