I never saw them, either ... even though I have been unjustly accused of making them.
I do believe that, if Miers had continued in her quest, and been confirmed, our side would have been far more gracious than the pro-Miers bunch have been toward us.
Ultimately, Miers was sunk by her own words, her own deeds and her own unsuitability for a lifetime appointment to the SCOTUS.
With a few notable exceptions, the pro-Miers bunch has been pretty abusive.
LOL! Why is it, that every time a few Freepers try to correct a load of misconceptions, outright distortions and point out the obvious bias and stupidity we get accused of being abusive after being called every name designed to elicit anger and PO' the receiving party.
it has happened on every possible issue discussed on FR. All of them!
This is why I don't hang here much anymore. I don't need that sort of abuse. After I'm done with my rants and my attempts to digest what has occurred here today and for the last few weeks, I will be off talking to some folks who don't mind differing opinions and respect the rights of others to have them, hold them and speak freely about them.
Take a good look at what this place has become. I have, and I don't see anything good about it.
Of course you are correct. We were expected to ignore her public speeches and reports about her public career, as well as her underwhelming resume and support her blindly knowing little about her. This was not only an unfair request, but also a moral impossibility given the gravity and monumental signifcance of this appointment.
Realizing her unsuitability stemmed both from her scanty relevant experience and her lack of conservative ideology, as revealed over time, we could not back a candidate who would have been devastating to the court.
By most of us she was fairly and righteously opposed. To have done otherwise would have been reckless and irresponsible. I resent the mischaracterizations and the bitter hyperbole regarding our dissent.
We can be proud we stood up for principle and the Supreme Court knowing the nation's posterity will be far better for it. And I for one will sleep more soundly.
Your comments were thoughtful and right and most appreciated.