[doesnt suffer fools gladly]

I think Bush has let a large portion of his base down. With the pool of proven conservative originalists to choose from, his Mier's pick has me just shaking my head.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

...his Mier's pick has me just shaking my head.

Rest assured, you're not alone in your consternation.

[Howlin]

I think Bush has let a large portion of his base down.

You speak for yourself and no one else.

[DCPatriot]

I think Bush has let a large portion of his base down. With the pool of proven conservative originalists to choose from, his Mier's pick has me just shaking my head.

I think it genius.

President Bush is a quick study. Nobody ever thought he'd have the cajones to do what he did in Afghanistan and Iraq and the United Nations.

He saw the outcome of his father's approach regarding Souter...letting Sununu or a 3rd party have too much influence.

He also studied Reagan's "mistake" on O'Connor.

I believe he covets his media-driven persona of being a Texas backwoods hick (if there is such a thing)

Truth is, his presidency makes Bubba's palid by comparison and his legacy will put him up there alongside Reagan as a Man of his time.