I'm not in favor of cronyism at any level. I just find it ironic that Ms. Morgan (who, I'll admit, rubs me the wrong way) is complaining about Bush appointing a "crony". I actually agree with many of her criticisms, but hearing them from her makes me laugh.
I have a feeling you and I may agree on the Miers topic, by the way.
Glad if we do. I'm not in favor of cronyism even in private business, because it's usually bad for business. But a private owner has a right to run his business into the ground if he wants to---the President has no right to foist a unqualified crony on the Republic's highest court.
Since Melanie was hired by and remained on the payroll of a separate entity (The news company) for many years, I fail to see "cronyism".