That's because we have self-centered individuals, wanting to throwing temper tantrums, not giving a damn about burning down the whole edifice, as long as they get to 'feel good' for 10 minutes.
That was a 'classic' example. That individual would not care that this country suffered just incalculable damage, under a Hitlery regime, just because Bush picked Miers. You'd think Bush had packed the court with Ginsberg clones for heavens sake!!!
You could not be more mistaken. The people who are upset with this nomination are the fathest thing from self centered as can be. The arguments coming from this side represent a principle of open, tranparent government, under the system envisioned by the founders. You "party first" blokes are willing to use stealth to win elections.
The GOP is not advancing the conservative agenda as it said it would. The GOP has the burden of wooing voters. If you want the GOP to succesdd, you better start wooing and stop kicking people in the knees.