[Common Tator]

I was talking today with my Democratic lawyer friend.

He said, "The left hates Miers and the right hates Miers... That tells me she must be the best appointment in the last 150 years."

I would invite you to read my last two columns.

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[Dark Skies]

President Bush is a politician trained in strategic thinking at Harvard Business School

OK, crap so far!

[Grampa Dave]

Excellent oped. This sums up the reality very well:

It should be obvious that for his second nominee, "President Bush has to nominate a stealth candidate or take defeat in the senate. There are many conservatives who would prefer that President Bush appoint someone who can not be confirmed. That would start a fight with the Democrats that only the Democrats can win.That is pure "Stuck On Stupid." It is a fact.... many Conservatives would rather fight and lose than outsmart and win."

[Erik Latranyi]

I agree and disagree here.

First, I think we do have a bit too much bloodlust on our side. We were itching for a fight and we were mad that we did not get one.

Second, the President has kept all his promises made to the base. He is an honorable man. He asked us to trust him with Miers and we should.

However, I also agree with Rush that a fight with the Libs over a clearly conservative candidate would be quite educational for the public. It is important that we keep educating the public about why we believe in certain things and why the left believes in nothing more than the moment.

When Bush ran in 2000, we knew we were getting a man that would not fight back with the force and energy we wanted. We knew that we were getting a conservative that wanted to set a "new tone". Why do we expect different now?

He fulfilled his promise --- Miers is not another Souter - guaranteed.

[jocon307]

"The left hates Miers and the right hates Miers... That tells me she must be the best appointment in the last 150 years."


LOL! Your friend makes a good point, I must admit.

[sinkspur]

The difference between President Bush and the far right is the far right always wants a confrontation.

That sums up your excellent column, Ray. You've hit a home run, once again.

The far right wants nothing more than a fight. They don't really care if they get a solid justice or not.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Interesting columns, CT!

[MEG33]

Quote from your excellent article..:"The left is not the only group to misunderestimate Dubya!!"

BUMP!

[Alia]

That was a good column, Common Tator! Very sensible.