[pollyannaish]

I have no idea of the validity of PD's source. But I will say this LOUDLY and say it anytime it needs to be said:

IF SHE IS WITHDRAWN (unknown at this time) AND THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T PUT ANYONE UP....IT WILL BE BECAUSE THERE ISN'T ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO ACCEPT THE JOB.

I am so frustrated that people don't seem to understand that PO, JRB, ML and the rest may NOT WANT THE JOB! Just because we want them to sit up there and get their lives trashed doesn't mean that we can force them to.

Yeesh! Get a grip people. I am really angry about this today. It is so flipping stupid.

Just how hard is that to understand? So the President decides to protect Miers because she is going down...and let O'Connor finish the term because it isn't urgent. That seems realistic.

But...we just don't know at this point.

[Pukin Dog]

"Just because we want them to sit up there and get their lives trashed doesn't mean that we can force them to."

Worth repeating. And repeating, and repeating again.

Thank you.

[Pukin Dog]

I don't think your point can be made strongly enough.

I think FReepers have forgotten that the NY Times thought it was completely acceptable to attempt to discover the adoption records for John Roberts children.

There are people in America who don't even KNOW they were adopted. Can you imagine if information like this were to come out during a Senate confirmation?

No, I'm not suggesting anything of the sort, but just use your own imagination. Who the hell would want the job?

Hmmm. Interesting that Rush Limbaugh is leading with Laura Bush's comments this morning, for those who might think it wasn't a big deal?

[jla]

I am so frustrated that people don't seem to understand that PO, JRB, ML and the rest may NOT WANT THE JOB! Just because we want them to sit up there and get their lives trashed doesn't mean that we can force them to.

Then why hasn't a single one of them stated this publicly? And the only nominee I had seen, though not verified, that withdrew her name for consideration is Priscilla Owen.