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Hmmm, food for thought! I am becoming convinced on some of your points. But what about things like the Kyoto treaty, or Supreme Court nominations? Yeah, there could be screwups here, but I would probably rather see Bush's picks than Gore's (with the "let's wait and see" disclaimer).

I guess the proof will be in what happens when the new Congress gets to town. I am leery of Lott. Hope he gets a spine for Christmas!

But what about things like the Kyoto treaty, or Supreme Court nominations? Yeah, there could be screwups here, but I would probably rather see Bush's picks than Gore's (with the "let's wait and see" disclaimer).

Well...on the Kyoto treaty business I am pleased. Bush isn't wrong 100% of the time.

But on the matter of SC appointments or federal judiciary nominees, it wouldn't make sense for Bush to appoint strict constitutionalists to the courts.

I wish it did make sense but much of the stuff Bush has signed into law, would be struck down in a heartbeat by a constitutionalist.

So, he'll appoint lawyers who will support encroachments on the 4th amendment. So called "law and order" Judges who don't see anything wrong with random checkpoints and other such nonsense. He might find a judge who is less friendly regarding the abortion issue but in general he's looking for lawyers who share his opinions. The only way we'll ever get strict constitutionalists in the courts is to get rid of the democrats AND republicans in office.

By the way, thank you for having such an open mind and friendly demeanor. This was a nice conversation in spite of my own crankiness :)