I guess I shouldn't be surprised. GWB appeased his "base" and nominated a "strict constructionist" jurist to the SCOTUS. I have yet to do my homework on Judge Alito, but the early signs are not looking good. The double standard of partisanship is rearing its ugly head.

"Republicans sounded relieved to be rid of the Miers appointment, which collapsed last week after it became clear she faced an uphill climb in winning confirmation.

"Let's give Judge Alito a fair up-or-down vote, not left or right," said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.

He was one of several Republicans to say so, and there was irony in that.

After battering Democrats for years about denying GOP judicial candidates yes-or-no votes, Republicans eagerly acquiesced in Miers' withdrawal without either hearings in the Judiciary Committee or a vote on the Senate floor."

I feel a bit out of the loop as I've been busy lately getting ready to return to California. I think it's important not to let Alito's nomination overshadow the Libby indictments or the increasing pressure on Syria.

A good op-ed on the current political hypocrisy: Hypocrisy and The Miers Case

Peace,
Chris

"I wish the world was run by love, and absolutely nothing more."

P.S. This may be the last time I'm able to blog before I leave the good ol' Midwest and return to California. I'm not sure how my schedule is looking between now and Wednesday.