Some have suggested Ann Coulter is not really a conservative for thinking for herself like all real conservatives do and not supporting Bush's dumb Miers nomination. The woman isn't qualified. People complain here about elitism (yeah right Ann Coulter's elitist now?). The Supreme Court NEEDS TO BE ELITIST!!! (This is hinted at by "Supreme.") Or do you think any pal of Bush's (i.e. the maid, the friendly janitor down the hall, etc.) is A-OK for the Court?
I guess you would agree then with Ann Coulter's reference to Harriet Miers as "the cleaning lady." I can certainly understand the concern about Harriet Miers' nomination, but it amazes me that so many are unable to distinguish between someone with Harriet Miers' background and "the cleaning lady," or, as you suggest, "the friendly janitor down the hall."
There is no question that there is room for argument as to whether Harriet Miers is qualified to be on the Supreme Court, but I don't understand the nasty put-downs comparing her to the janitor, cleaning lady, etc. I would think her critics would be able to discuss her qualifications without having to be so demeaning about them. Even if Harriet Miers doesn't meet your standard for Supreme Court Justice, I would think most critics at least should admit that she exceeds most educational and professional standards for a cleaning lady. I don't think I am the only one who finds the personal demeaning of the nominee very distasteful.