It Just Keeps Getting Better

Well, it looks like Roe v. Wade will be safe for a long time to come, thanks to President George W. Bush, and his get-the-smoke-coming-out-of-the-ears-of-the-wackadoo-right Supreme Court nominee, Harriet Miers:

"Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers said in a speech more than a decade ago that "self-determination" should guide decisions about abortion and school prayer and that in cases where scientific facts are disputed and religious beliefs vary, "government should not act."

In a 1993 speech to a Dallas women's group, Miers talked about abortion, the separation of church and state, and how the issues play out in the legal system. "The underlying theme in most of these cases is the insistence of more self-determination," she said. "And the more I think about these issues, the more self-determination makes sense."

Oh God, please don't let this lady step down from the nomination.

I have to say, October of 2005 has been the greatest month for those of us who love to watch Republicans do political faceplants. I mean jeez! And it's only going to get better! How excited am I? How often do you see me use exclamation points?