There seems to be little interest in getting the best and the brightest. After all, that would pretty much scuttle Dubya by any account - academic or business record. And as for his life of faith? Well that is beyond question, isn't it? Time to stand up to the American mullahs. Please, no compromise on these terrible appointments.

by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:59:17 PM EST

Priscilla R. Owens epitomizes the phrase activist judge, a rhetorical term with no real tangible meaning as it pertains to current sitting judges. Ironically Owens will undoubtedly continue her biased renderings if confirmed. Sadly she highlights the best of these renomination's that Bush has put forward. There are lots of complaints about the Ninth Circuit from the right-wingers, but there's no case that they can point to as an example of such activism. The judges on that court have been upholding the law. If William G. Myers III makes it onto the Ninth Circuit, will have a former lobbyist for mining and ranching concerns, with absolutely zero experience as a judge and very little as a lawyer, deciding environmental issues. The Bush administration chose such a person because they know that no real judge will be willing to subvert current environmental laws the way the administration would like. These nominations are a real travesty and will be a tragedy for this country if they get confirmed. Check my blog for a commentary on Myers.

by Aaron on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:59:17 PM EST

Get used to her! I have NO doubt she and Rogers Brown will be confimed, even if it takes the nuclear option to do it! For everone that doesn't like her, there's someone who does. Let's face it, the world will change very little when these women are confirmed.

by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:59:17 PM EST