The one less mentioned aspect of Harriet Miers is that she is a self-proclaimed and publicly-confirmed evangelical Christian. And in that respect her close relationship with the President may have pushed her to the top of the heap based in large part on her faith. So if she is lacking in most generally accepted qualifications then it's clear that the President has chosen her to be the voice of Christian convervatives on the bench.
Which would put her in direct conflict with the statist godless ideology of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
This theory will quickly be put to the test when the likes of Chuck Schumer accuses her of being a fire-breathing snake-handling fundamentalist southerner that will force prayer back in school. Look for Michael Newdow to lead the charge against her.
This probably puts me in the "trust me" crowd but I have to tell you that if she is instrumental in reversing Roe then she's done her job. To me it really is that simple.
I get your point, hope you're right, and appreciate your civility. Have a good night.