No one has been "betrayed" however there are those attempting to democratize the process of selection. Some apparent believe THEY are selecting Justices rather than, as per the Constitution, the President.
The Lynch Mob mentality which has arise in the ultra-ultras around here shows plainly why the process was carefully placed out of the hands of the voters. Since Senators are now elected by the People, unlike the President, that process has gotten a little more politicized. That was a mistake.
It is amazing that the Antis believe THEY are supposed to approve of a nomination rather than, as per the Constitution, the Senate.
Asking that a politician President Bush, and a political party, the Pubbies, honor promises which swept them into office isn't "Lynch Mob" mentality at all.
It is what civilized men have always known was the bare minimum for a political system to function - keeping one's promise.
Do you somehow manage to believe that "Thou shalt not bear false witness" does not apply to President Bush?
What American citizens are aware of and rejecting, is that a "business friendly" justice (as miers has been described) would agree with Kelo, which was a "business friendly" decision, after all.
Americans prefer their judges "Constitution friendly".
As for your:
Since Senators are now elected by the People, unlike the President, that process has gotten a little more politicized. That was a mistake.
I hope it is either a typo or irony. Not knowing which, I have to pass on that line.