SYCOPHANTASTIC

The New York Times reports today that Harriet Miers was a frequent correspondent to then Governor Bush. Their written exchanges included such hard-hitting and profound topics as parenting:

"Hopefully Jenna and Barbara recognize that their parents are 'cool' - as do the rest of us . . .All I hear is how great you and Laura are doing . . . Texas is blessed."

Legal prowess (this one from the Prez):

"When it comes to cross-examination, Harriet can fillet better than Mrs. Paul. I know first-hand. She is my lawyer."

And of course, the vagaries of aging:

"You are the best governor ever - deserving of great respect . . . Texas is blessed." which garnered this response from the Gov.: "I appreciate your friendship and candor - never hold back your sage advice."


It occurs to me in reading all of this that Harriet Miers is the Anti-Ivins. The only possible ray of hope is that the vast majority of the amen corner shouters are truly overwrought by her selection, and that gives some - perhaps the only - cause for hope.



(" [sigh] ohhh, isn't he so dreamy?")