[FreeTheHostages]

Well, that settles it, doesn't it? Things are "obvious" and "plain" to you. So what conspiracy theory are you guys going to use to explain why a Bush appointee wouldn't vote your way?

Hint: your goal may be noble, but you're going to need a constitutional amendment to get there.

Double Hint: Attacking the bearer of bad news won't help you get there.

[rwfromkansas]

Judges of all stripes can be ignorant dupes.