Why the hell not direct anger at McCain and Graham right now? They're the ones with Presidential aspirations. They're the ones to make an example of, on behalf of all conservatives. They're the ones who made the power grab to give them the ability to define whether a nominee they think is too extreme deserves a floor vote, even if Bush nominated someone whom he didn't think was so extreme.
I think everybody ought to read this primer on the Gang of 14 over the weekend, and come back next week guns ablaring at McCain, Graham, et. al. - it would certainly be more productive for conservatives to do that instead of what they have been doing.
Friggin' Graham sold out on the idea of appointing known conservatives with credentials in favor of social security reform, and then didn't accomplish a thing on social security reform. He should be twisting in the wind -- his political aspirations should be taking a hit right now. But no, it appears conservatives want to make certain instead that Bush isn't elected to a third term, or take it out on Jeb, who had nothing to do with Miers.
Dumbasses killing themselves.
I've called, I've expressed my opinion and "expectations." I will watch their conduct, and will act in an informed manner following that. But yeah, the GOP and RNC have a split on their hands.
You take things as they come. In case you missed it there was great angst here on FR when the traitorous RINOs deserted the leadership. They got their share of mail and if we are smart this one issue can be added to the case of why each of these should not be reelected. Moving right along the next event we have is Roberts..who is not a proven conservative but did have good bona fides so while we exibited concern no major outcry..Then comes this nomination of someone no one (including Bush himself) can offer objective bona fides for. Therefore the outcry from those of us who believe this is a poor and potentially dangerous nomination. The first time we get a whack at any of these turkeys is '06 and then '08. At that point we will have been given the opportunity to replace 2/3 of the senate. I don't feel like a pot because Bush made a bad choice. I feel like saying his choice was bad. However I do feel Bush is a darn sight worse than just a kettle. Your mileage may vary.