In the face of inevitable confirmation, I concluded that the only course of action with Justice Roberts was basically to suck it up and hope for the best. Prior to nomination, Roberts had an excellent record on the Constitution. He had clearly devoted his professional life, and much effort at scholarship, to understanding the nuance that is the hallmark of cases that touch or concern issues involving the constitution.
Roberts also had some troubling issues in his past. Cases where he should have disclosed and discussed his role were known, but not discussed by the Senate or by then-Judge Roberts. At least Roberts showed the ability to take in new ideas and new information, as his record indicates as a strong possibility.
Now we have Counsel to the President, White House operative Miers nominated. I have more than sufficient experience with her type, based upon her known resume, to start looking for a legal fallout shelter, and to advise the rest of the country to join me in the bunker.
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