Does it seem to anyone else that the Prez tries to do everything in his power to push his ultra-conservative agenda?  I know that is his right, but it seems to me that rather than trying to be conciliatory and choosing nominees that are conservatives and yet be acceptable to the other side, he chooses nominees that are the least acceptable to the "opposition" (be it women, enviros, pro-choicers, etc.).  He seems to be thumbing his nose at those of us who disagree with him and saying, "nah, nah, look what I'm doing and you can't stop me".  It seems to me that the President of the United States should be working to unify the whole country, not just working to force the Republican platform.

Any environmentalist who doesn't understand how dangerous Roberts is needs to wake up.  His snide comments about "hapless toads" came in a decision that threatens the foundation of federal environmental laws.  He shares Justice Scalia's constipated reading of the Commerce Clause power, and could undermine federal authority to regulate at all.  He may also share Scalia's views on ennvironmentalists' standing to sue at all.  He is dangerous and needs to be rejected.