[ThePythonicCow]

But I do object to the president appointing his personal friend and lawyer

It is said that the only people you can trust when you become powerful are those you knew before. I presume Bush really wanted to avoid another Souter, and that he figured the mistake there was taking someone who was not closely known by his father.

If Bush called this one right, and Miers is a solid voice and vote on the court for the Constitution and the rule of law and the proper role of the court in our government, then this pick could have been Miss Beazley, the younger Scottish Terrier living at 1600 Penn Ave. for all I care. I ask only that said Judge sits a long time and remains true.

[Maynerd]

It is said that the only people you can trust when you become powerful are those you knew before.

Your logic is sound but your premise is faulty. Miers and W's relationship bloomed once he become governor and not before. Laura apparently knew her at SMU but it is unclear to what degree prior to W's rise to power.

I am concerned that Miers is a superb disciplined sycophant and that W assumes too much.