Hi Folks. I have no idea how far ahead these appointments are planned before they're announced, but I will fill you in on something you may not be aware of (or at least the intensity of it)

I often listen to Rush Limbaugh, G.Gordon Liddy, and Ollie North. No I haven't become a moronic "ditto-head". I listen for the same reasons I watch Evangelists on TV, and occasionally buy "The National Post" (Canada's Right wing rag). My sense of humour is verrrry dark (remember I'm the one who thought Andy Kauffman was brilliant) and I laugh constantly at their glorification of the "half-truth", and ability to turn greed into a sacrement. But mostly it keeps me focused on why I believe what I do. Plus I find I have an unhealthy need to be well informed about what the "other side" is up to.

Well, let me tell you, Dubya has been taking a HUGE amount of heat from these guys (who are supposed to be his allies) after his first three appointments. Two blacks and a Hispanic (no matter how safe and "government approved", they are) are three too many, to a lot of his supporters. The attitude seems to be "Hey George, you've won! Why all the sucking up?" I suspect the pressure is on him, big time. So I wasn't surprised at his next few picks. Ten to one, he's a huge "Rush fan",(they apparently ARE friends) and he won't be wanting the daily criticism.....ESPECIALLY when any new vote counts come to light. Watch out for any future Supreme Court appointees as well. My guess is that they'll try to appear moderate until after confirmation...then watch out.

Rick