Big Steve, you sure use a lot of words to say basically nothing. Here's a few words that say something:
President chose a cipher and a crony. We should lobby Republican Senators to vote her down, so that President Bush will nominate a proven constitutionalist. We might not get another opportunity to change the complexion of the Supreme Court for a while. Stevens ain't leavin' until he dies, and that might be at age 95.
O'Conner can be encourgaged to leave in the meantime, before a new nominee is appointed. With her gone, the balance of the court will shift marginally to the right.
Obviously, you are entitled to your opinion, that doesn't make it right. We can change the complexion of the court, but your comments don't help in that way. If Bush can trust this woman, give her a chance. If she is a disappointment, then you can say, "See, I told you so." If she is a blessing, then you will owe her and the President an engraved apology. Stevens will retire soon, and Ginsberg is not in the best of health, so Bush may have as many as four appointees to the SC, so stop being a pessimist.