[proud American in Canada]

well it's good to see the miers foot soldiers have adopted nearly all the tactics of the left as they bash conservatives

Okay, I was on the fence at first, but the more this goes on, the more I am opposed. I've voted by absentee ballot twice for Bush and have supported him. But it's very insulting to be labeled by the administration as a fringe kook for having doubts about this nominee.

One of the things I appreciated about Roberts (aside from his brilliance) was his obvious love of the law and respect for the nation's highest court. Pardon me if my shared respect for the Supreme Court makes me want the best people there.

And by the way, one of the great things about the U.S. is the fact that the people do have a say (via their elected representatives) in who sits on this court. In Canada, the prime minister can nominate anyone he wants and there is nothing the people can do about it.

[cripplecreek]

Nothing short of blind support is acceptable.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

It almost sounds like the Governor General.

Except, without the PM in place of the Queen.