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I took exception to your argument, it was a transparent one. When you suggested the president played politics with this appointment you not only impungned the integrity of the president but of Judge Pickering as well. Yes, President Bush is a master politican and a superb poker player but any political ground gained from this nominatioin happened 2 years ago when he nominated Judge Pickering then steadfastly stood by his nominee. When Judge Pickering did not ask President Bush to withdraw his name from the process I knew they were both willing to go the distance. A recess appointment was the handwrting on the wall of the senate chamber after that all nighter a few months back and most of us knew that. They have now gone the distance and it is a good day for the country.

Well stated, Darlin'. Thanks for putting into words what I have stumbled with today. Normally a pretty patient type, I just hit a wall and lost patience with all the naysaying that's been posted on FR lately about the President. Of course FR is for discussion, and of course we all have a right to question and disagree with policy proposals. But I've just had it up to here with those who say they'll never vote for him again, or he's not a "real" conservative, or worse.

I live in the Los Angeles area, so I'm personally impacted by illegal immigration. No one wants it stopped more than I. But I can disagree with President Bush's policy proposal and still never forget his magnificent leadership in the aftermath of 9/11 and the anthrax attacks.

I haven't forgotten that was one of the darkest periods in American history. This nation was shaken to its core in a way we had not been probably since the Civil War. But we had one shining, poised, genuine beam of light guiding us out of the dark. That beam of light was named George W. Bush. His tears were our tears; his anger, our anger; his resolve, our resolve. He lifted us up then. So I have no intention of abandoning him now, no matter what policy difference I might have with him. I am not ashamed to say I love this President.

When you suggested the president played politics with this appointment you not only impungned the integrity of the president but of Judge Pickering as well.

What?

Of course Bush "played politics".

That's why it's called politics.

May I suggest two aspirins and a little sleep.