Who would guess?

Well, Harriet Miers dropped out--surprise, suprise. The true questions that arise:
Why did it take so long for her to get the point?
How could such a system with so many bells and whistles produce a President so horrifically advised that he would nominate such an inherently incompetent, unqualified, and divisive woman to the Court?

The answers probably lie at the heart of the current state of the GOP. The leadership is, in fact, so embroiled in their own controversies that they are ignoring Bush's misguided agenda. It is no secret that Bush isn't exactly a scholar, but for him to have such an apparently un-advised appointment underscores the fundamental problem of Republican leadership. The Republican leaders of Congress are putting the nails in their coffins, Ernie Fletcher is more of a punchline than a politician, and the one person loyal to Bush 'til the end is about the be indicted on perjury (because Fitz couldn't find a "real" crime).

The time has come brothers and sisters! To arms! To arms!

Note: I have concluded that I am inept at discussing domestic matters. I will probably switch my focus to IR soon.