A Horned Dilemma

The Supremes

With the Miers nomination dead, the pressure has been increase for a DeLay-style showdown on the Senate floor regarding Supreme Court nominees. I am not sure whether the conservatives trying to steer Bush's choice understand that getting a clear, conservative choice is not a win for their side. It will galvanize, as almost none of Bush's missteps have to this point, the slumbering giant that is mainstream Republicanism.

Fanatacism has no place on the bench. I know, that's what the neo-cons say, but, with the political demographics as they are, I think both sides have a point. I believe America needs a most moderate judge, one who will balance the needs of the many against the needs of the few, and the needs of two opposing, and balanced sides, against the risk of a House Divided.

Another Victim of his Own Arrogance?

Libby's arrest and continued investigations regarding Rove's involvment in the 'outing' of Valerie Plame adds another level of distraction to the insular and aloof Bush/Cheney cabal. It is unbelievably frustrating to hear Bush talk ardently of his role model, Ronald Reagan, while at the same time ignoring the one great thing that Reagan did: when in doubt, seek the counsel of wise professionals. Time and again this Presidency alternately resembles a plutocracy or a theocracy, despite even its own desire to find the best person for the job.