Posted on 10/09/2005 9:29:32 PM PDT by BCrago66
I have changed my mind about Harriet Miers. Last Thursday, I wrote in OpinionJournal's Political Diary that "while skepticism of Ms. Miers is justified, the time is fast approaching when such expressions should be muted until the Senate hearings begin. At that point, Ms. Miers will finally be able to speak for herself."
But that was before I interviewed more than a dozen of her friends and colleagues along with political players in Texas. I came away convinced that questions about Ms. Miers should be raised now--and loudly--because she has spent her entire life avoiding giving a clear picture of herself. "She is unrevealing to the point that it's an obsession," says one of her close colleagues at her law firm.
(Excerpt) Read more at opinionjournal.com ...
As a Christian, I am angry that fellow Christians who are leaders in the Evangelical church are putting their hope and trust in man. The Bible warns us not to do that. We are called to test the fruits. She shows none. There is nothing there to inspect of glean from. She is a blank slate and the conservatives who put President Bush in office deserve a better choice.
Excellent point.
I don't know about you, but that sounds like the crappiest trade-off since Sammy Sosa was dealt from the Texas Rangers for a pile of magic beans.
GASP!
Must not question Bush decision-making capacities.
(Prolonged eye roll.)
BTW, in case our friends from the other side haven't noticed, there are plenty of Texans and Southerners that think this nomination sucks.
Big-time.
Cataleptic
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