I tried to make that point earlier, but was branded an idiot.
Ignore the invective. The FACT is, there is not going to be any nuclear option when it comes to SC justices. Bush and Frist no doubt discussed this, which is why he did not put Luttig or McConnell or Jones forward.
As for Rogers-Brown, Specter has said he will not vote for any of the nominees who were filibustered.
If Miers can get on the Court quickly, and start voting, I'll be happy. It makes no sense to have an 18 month marathon on "principle."