But how do we know for sure that he hasn't? I completely agree with the posters who have said, in different ways, that it would have been a lot easier on everybody's mind had the pick been someone who is a documented conservative. No question, we'd all be breathing easier now. That does not mean, however, that this nominee definitely is going to tend liberal if she is confirmed. You claim that the President did not keep his word with this appointment, based on your "gut" telling you we have "been had." Let's hope you are mistaken. Your gut feelings may be accurate, but we can't be sure. Just because we can't prove the positive (conservative viewpoint) for Ms. Meirs, doesn't necessarily prove the negative (liberal tendencies). There are some hopeful signs in her background as well. So while I too wish we'd seen a truly and obviously conservative pick, for many reasons, doesn't it make sense at least to withhold judgment a bit on this one? No one has to come up cheering this nomination, but the negativism, at this stage, seems premature to me.
I understand your argument and indeed she may turn out to be in the mold of a Scalia and Thomas. On the other hand she may turn out to be more liberal than Ruth Bader Ginsburg. My point and the point of a lot of conservatives is why have we been put into this position?
Conservatives have backed this President to the hilt. Dubya should have selected a bonafide conservative with a proven track record. There are literally dozens of attractive, brilliant conservative jurists and others he could have chosen. But what purpose did it serve for Dubya to choose the only one on his short list that Senator Reid, Senator Schumer and other DemoRats said would not be automatically filibustered? It sure looks to me like the DemoRats threw down the gaunlet and Dubya caved! Or, it looks like Dubya feels that personal loyalty should be rewarded by offering a Supreme Court seat. I just think that loyalty to his principles, the constitution, the country and fellow conservatives should have come before paying off a loyal friend and servant -- especially when the composition of the Supreme Court is at stake. I just don't get Dubya on this one. I am truly disappointed and baffled.