[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.

[RVN Airplane Driver]

I think it genius.

In airplane talk: Rodger that. I am amazed at the folks here who opine about Meirs with no knowledge about the women. That in contrast to the President who obviously knows her very well.

The President has made a living on having folks (primarily NE snobish Yankees)under estimate him. Fellow Texans don't see that smirk, rather that's another "gotcha".

When you read this thread I have to agree with another poster...we have our share of loony's on the far right who rather than think for themselves play follow the leader..