Quote of the Day (even though made two days ago)

Thomas Sowell on the upcoming battle to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Conner:

The upcoming Supreme Court confirmation battles in the wake of the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor are seen by too many people in terms of the Senate's comity and consensus. You can always get a consensus by surrendering.

With Senate Democrats united and Senate Republicans divided, comity and consensus mean letting the minority party determine what kind of Supreme Court will be making laws for our children and grandchildren to live under. What is the point of having elections if the winners are going to act like losers and vice versa?

Bush won by promising to appoint conservative, strict constructionist justices. Whether you agree with him or not, (1) he won and (2) he should back up his promise with action.