[maica]

And the bottom line is many have shown themselves to be no different (intellectually speaking) from the DEM's arguments - In that they do NOT trust
GWB - They only trust the "outcomes" they like -

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You are so right. And this reality makes me very sad for our future.

[Jokelahoma]

There is a HUGE difference between "trust" and "blind trust". Everyone makes mistakes. If all they have behind them are yes-men saying "good job, sir. Nice going, sir. No one can ever doubt you, sir!" they'll continue to make more and more.

Standing up to and opposing this nomination was perhaps one of the best things that could have happened. The conservatives are energized in a way they haven't been in a long time. Maybe that was the President's plan, but I, for one, think he just screwed the pooch on this selection. He's a smart politician, just not perfect. With any luck at all, he'll learn from this fiasco.