W...Crazy Like a Fox?

A beloved Baptist minister died after leading his flock for 35 years. He had been father figure and spiritual leader to 2 generations of church members. A hard act to follow, his replacement would likely be unpopular no matter what his credentials. So they brought in a stern, semi-retired preacher to be the Sacrificial Lamb.

Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope this year at the age of 78. Some questioned why an older, more conservative candidate was selected by the College of Cardinals. Could it have been because John Paul II would have been nearly impossible to replace? CNN called JPII the Man of the Century for his efforts to resist Communism and to spread peace and Catholic doctrine worldwide. Perhaps Pope Benedict XVI is also a sacrificial lamb?

President George Bush has been widely criticized by many for his nomination of Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. This has been analyzed by Professor Glenn Reynolds. Charges of inexperience and cronyism were alleged. Perchance Ms. Miers was also a sacrificial lamb. Justice O'Connor meant even more to the country than Supreme Court Justice. Not some mere affirmative action pick, she has carried her share of the load. There would have been a howl were another woman not nominated. Blue Staters and some Right wingers are criticizing the President for Miers. We await the consideration of Judge Alito. Maybe the Prez is crazy like a fox? -James