[RobbyS]

The whole thing is becoming ridiculous. There ARE those who obviously were opposed to choosing a woman or a black or a Latino, because 1) they are none of the aforementioned and 2) they are ideologically opposed to anything that smacks of a quota system. The bottom line is, however, that every such choice is a political one. The story is told of Lincoln, who was urged by a friend to get rid of McClellan. Who would I put in his place, Lincoln asked. Why, anyone, his friend said. Lincoln commented sadly, Anyone is good enough for you, but I must have SOMEONE.

[Howlin]

That post was worth reading twice. :-)