07/02/05-Saturday Random Tarot Reading

Significator: Seven Of Cups; Covering Card: The Devil; Crossing Card: Ten of Pentacles; Crowning Card: The Fool; Base Of The Matter: King of Wands; Passing Influences: Seven of Pentacles; Up-And-Coming Influences: Queen of Swords; Where You Find Yourself: Five of Wands; View Of Others: Death; Hopes And Fears: The Chariot; Fibal Outcome: Three of Wands

Just yesterday, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her impending retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, after nearly a quarter century as a voice of moderation on that ideologically divided body. Having begun as a Reagan appointee, she has engendered the ire of many on the Far Right by refusing to weigh in on the side of the judicial conservatives on such matters as the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Bush will now feel an opportunity to ensure his conservative support, and his legacy, by seeking to appoint a conservative along the lines of Rehnquist, Thomas, and the Vice President's good hunting buddy, whose name inexplicably escapes me at the moment. Probably I just want to forget it. Bush knows, however, that he will come under fire by both sides in this matter, so he is probably going to announce, or maybe leak, a potential replacement that will draw the ire of liberals throughout the nation. This could well be a ruse, a trial balloon of sorts, and though the person will indeed be of his own liking, he will come to understand the reason in choosing a person more in the mold of O'Connor herself. Unfortunately, when that announcement is made, the person will come under some criticism from the Right, so Bush will make every effort as to ensure her conservative credentials.

There will be a great deal of angst on both sides, as they feel the approach of the end of an era. However, after a lengthy battle and confirmation hearing, Bush's ultimate choice to replace O'Connor will be confirmed. He will need to be aware, however, that his victory may be a pyrrhic one, in two ways, in that neither side is likely to be completely satisfied.

It has also occurred to me that he might try to nominate, or rather renominate, none other than Robert Bork himself to the position. Interesting to see what the reaction to this would be, and what the ultimate outcome would be. Would it turn out different this time around?