[JeffAtlanta]

You're operating under the old paradigm. It's a nice thought, but unfortunately... the guys with the most votes on the court get to have their way. That's the reality.

It's always been that way. It's not like the court just started using a majority voting system last year.

You want a "yes man" because you feel it is expedient. The problem is that "yes men" can't be trusted.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Or in this case, a "yes" woman.

[kjam22]

The problem is that "yes men" can't be trusted.

And that's the bottom line. Maybe W felt like he could trust Miers more than he could trust the writings of someone he didn't know? (and maybe W is just lying to us)... I don't know. But by all practical appearances, he's nominated a crony who he really believes will vote the way he wants them to. That's pretty much what we need in my mind.