Yes, lox, I do. I never, at any time, said Thomas was the most qualified based on experience, or anything else. That, however, was not the charge made by so many in this thread, the charge was that he WAS NOT qualified.

Robert Bork is recognized by many to have been among the most qualified ever nominated, but he wasn't confirmed. He was not confirmed for political reasons. It had nothing to do with his qualifications. He was guilty of viewing things from the conservative point of view.

Bush (Sr.) wanted, I'm sure, to appoint an African-American to replace Justice Marshall, who was also an African-American. He selecteed Thomas. Justice Thomas is also a conservative. I personally think that one reason so many people are critical of Thomas is that he is not SUPPOSED to be conservative. The overwhelming majority of African-Americans vote liberal, not conservative. Therefore, Thomas doesn't fit the mold.

DougR

As Sean points out, however, Thomas, under the rules, is qualified, as you, yourself are, lox.