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So, "Chicken Little" speculation that she is a dim bulb and conservatives have been derailed is quite premature at this point. Her nomination is a leap of faith, when others would not have been so, that I'll concede. Her abilities to become one of the finest are yet to be determined. But cynicism isn't warranted at this time.

So you are taking the faith-based approach. That is fine.
However, my post was in reply to you only caring about her final vote, not how she gets there. I was illustrating why the means are every bit as important as the ends. In the legal world, I'd say they are actually seen as more important.

You are correct, though. She may or may not turn out to be an embarrassment. We just don't know. But for that reason you should care about this nominee for more than just her final votes on the Supreme Court.

She may or may not turn out to be an embarrassment. We just don't know. But for that reason you should care about this nominee for more than just her final votes on the Supreme Court.

Sorry had to drift off to work. :)
We don't really disagree that much. I'm willing to cut the Pres some slack but we both are in the same "dilemma" having to trust his judgment.
You react to this, objecting to him putting us in this place. It didn't appear necessary. And I am sympathetic to that feeling but am more willing to wait and see, to trust his judgment and insight into her character.

The true wisdom of Bush's choice? ...only time will tell. I think he is more concerned about his legacy than to allow a dog to get on the SC, especially after his father's choice of Souter, who by all accounts appeared to be an ultra-conservative.