That's interesting - I guess I wasn't freeping as much back then.
I'm not trying to diss the freepers who are supporting Bush - I guess I've mainly been venting my own frustration, I expected more from him right now. The "select your own lawyer" thing really has me rattled, as I think the SCOTUS nomination is something a person should earn through their accomplishments and not who they know. Idealistic of me, to be sure. And I'm not applying that idea backwards to previous nominees - I'm talking about how I personally view it. John Roberts seemed like a very good choice, so this was a huge letdown.
Ah, you weren't here in 1999.
Perhaps you're projecting what you wanted on the president, something he hadn't promised?
It's his pick; he made it; and he's kept his promises so far.