[XJarhead]

People within his own Administration, like Abigail Thernstrom, who were dismayed at the choice, movement conservatives, like Bauer, Keyes....

So you're saying he has an obligation to run his nominations past Alan Keyes? A nutbag non-lawyer? And Gary Bauer, who hasn't really practiced law for more than 20 years? At least Thernstrom is a lawyer, but I still don't see why Bush has to get a stamp of approval from her. Nobody elected her, as far as I can tell.

You do acknowledge that he made this choice without consulting anyone besides his wife practically?

No I don't. I know, for example, that he discussed it with Leonard Leo, just for starters.

[Map Kernow]

So you're saying he has an obligation to run his nominations past Alan Keyes? A nutbag non-lawyer? And Gary Bauer, who hasn't really practiced law for more than 20 years? At least Thernstrom is a lawyer, but I still don't see why Bush has to get a stamp of approval from her. Nobody elected her, as far as I can tell.

You asked me for some people he didn't consult and I named just a few. You disparage and dismiss them. Guess I know where this is going.

I know, for example, that he discussed it with Leonard Leo, just for starters.

And how do you know that? And he should be consulted rather than others because...?

On second thought, don't bother replying: Bush is right, his critics are wrong---I get it.