I guess next the Democrats will bring up overdue library books, that she failed to rewind a tape before taking it back to Blockbuster and that she once pulled the tag off her mattress.

Sorry, end-users (consumers) are allowed to pull the tag off mattresses. It's the sellers that aren't allowed to. Stop trying to foment a witch hunt.

What do Democrats have to do with this? I first read about this at National Review Online. It's a little concerning, more so than the DC bar lapse, since it raises the question of whether she did anything that could be construed as the practice of law in Texas during those "several weeks." Licensing boards generally frown severely on practicing without a license, even for brief periods of time.

Media and democrats should stop wasting time on silly issues-# of times the President blinked and temporary suspnsion of barlicense etc.Every one seems to want the "Jutice" who fits theirphilosophical stances and an dis trying to fol the people in the name of "people". It is because of such things U.S. media do not have credibiityoverseas--inspite of their grand standing talk.

Sounds like Michael Young is trying to divert attention away from the real problem by using the old tactic of "they're picking on me!" (or Harriet Miers, in this case.) Nothing about this 'little problem' of Miers has anything to do with Democrats or Republicans. It does indicate a lack of organization, at the least, and perhaps a real disregard for the form and practice of her profession.

The fact that she did not pay her Bar Dues could be taken that they were overlooked but then her job must not be that important if she does not meet the requirements to keep it. Of a larger issue is: Will she be able to seperate her personal religious beliefs from any decisions that she will be making for the country?

This president has shown that he is willing to make a pact with the devil to be able to do his god's(W's)work. He is convinced that his unbelievable ruthlesness and arrogance will get him what he wants. That is the way it will be as long as congress pretends to believe his lies to keep from accepting responsibility for the mess they have let him create

Personally I don't want to give you a job for life if you can't even make sure you take care of your personal professional responsibility. Why should I let you have the sacred responsibility of the rule of law (much like the Gods on Mt. Olympus) for the nation that will redound for the next 50 years at least. What makes her special. In this day and age Supreme Court justices must be exceptional human beings. Sandra Day please stay!

Can an attorney practice law on the basis of a Blockbuster video membership, or a library card?

Practicing Law without a license while acting as lawyer for the Governor of Texas, and again while lawyer for the President of the United States, is not a small matter.

Imagine you had been - right or wrong - charged with a felony, and it was later discovered that your defense attorney's license had been suspended for non-payment of dues during your trial?

Would you still feel that the suspension of a law license is comparable to an overdue book?

I think the questions that should be asked are: how many notices did she receive before suspension? how long was she suspended, and, most importantly - what professional duties requiring a legal license to practice law were performed during the periods of suspension?

In most states, practicing law without a license is a felony.

Well, if I fail to license my car, and I'm stopped, I'm not allowed a "grace" period. If citizens are held responsible for their actions, or non-actions, to laws of these United States, surely one who seeks a position on the highest court in the land should be held even more responsible? And yes, if she has overdue library books, or unreturned library books, that would be an issue as well! Quit making the Democrats or "Liberals" out to be on a witchhunt, when in fact if the tables were turned, and she were considered to be "Liberal" candidate for the post, you would be screaming "Murder!" because it suited your purposes to find fault! This is not an ordinary position we are talking about here, and the absolute highest standards of conduct should be expected!

While it is clear that Ms. Miers is a brilliant lawyer who has served the President faithfully, I am very much concerned about her organizational ability. As a Supreme Court Justice she would have monumental responsibilities, which would require her to demonstrate excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills. At this point the portrait, which is being conveyed is of a person who is scatter brained and irresponsible. If one does not take the necessary steps to even maintain something as important as a license to practice law how can they be considered responsible? Our past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. It would appear that the President was hasty in issuing the conclusion that Ms. Miers was the best person he could find to fill the vacancy left by Justice O'Conner. Mr. President I urge you to keep looking!

I feel sorry for Ms Miers, however anyone that says "Bush is the most intelligent person she's ever known " seems somewhat sheltered.

To let licenses expire is serious. I am a Realtor, if I fail to renew my license I am not allowed to communicate about real estate nor accept Commission from my broker.

being attorneys, I am suprised some of you are NOT asking the serious question, which is:
what functions did you continue to provide as an attorney when you were NOT an attorney in two different states? We are not talking one week late here....

Having read 460 articles published in the Dallas Morning News
over a period of 15 plus years mentioning Harriet Miers, I see a trend only illuded to by the revelation of Ms. Miers practicing law without a license. From the beginning of her career, which
has been inextricably entwined with George W. Bush, Harriet has drifted from place to place, honor to honor, power to
more power, without ever having a documented record of her
activities. Her personal style, while seeming to be disorganized, hesitant, and clandestine, is actually a razor
sharp effort to clamber her way to the top of the heap, come
what may. You will find Harriet on the fringes of every major
power ploy and scandle in the history of George W. Bush. Her
contribution history is the most inscrutable hodge podge of
diverse interest groups imaginable. The only explanation is
that she wants to remain invisable until she achieves the
ultimate position of power in the United States. Lets face it, the amounts she contributed are not large enough to actually help any of the causes represented. Presidents come and go in 4 or 8 years. As much as she loves George W., she loves power more. Wake up America, you are being had.

Oops, I forgot I was a director and shareholder of Priority Enterprises from 1983 to 2000. 17 year of my life, poof, like so many pretzels down the gullet.

I would like to follow up on my earlier note. Folks, let's just
speculate. Remember back when Bush and Cheney were just beginning their campaign. There was some sort of problem
with both the presidential and vice-presidential candidate residing in the same state. It has to do with one of the Amendments to the Constitution. A democrat picked up on that and raised a fuss. Enter Harriet. Cheney bought a house
in Wyoming, but couldn't get rid of his Texas house fast enough. Did Cheney really establish residency in Wyoming? Did he really meet the stipulations of the Twelfth Amendment?
What did Harriet do? She represented Bush and Cheney, of course. Where? In a Texas court, of course. What happened?
A Texas judge refused to hear the case, of course. What happened then? Bush and Cheney became President and Vice-President, of course. Speculation again: could Harriet be
responsible for Bush and Cheney's win? Did Harriet have a flagrant disregard for the Constitution? Did she think residency
requirements are "administrative" trivialities not worthy of notice, (possibly akin to paying her bar association dues)? Did she have any impact on the history of the United
States and the direction in which our government has traveled in these years since the election? Would 9/11 have happened?
Would we have invaded Iraq? Would we have enacted tax cuts for the rich? Would she now be ready to accept the highest
legal job in the land? Does Bush owe her anything? It's just
speculation folks, although, someone with more time and money than I have could probably put together the actual documentation that might just pursuade a jury in a court of law, although, it would have to be a court located in a state other than Texas.

After long days of feeling the usual affront from George Bush in a nomination it was impoosible to take seriously, the obvious hit me: Harriet Miers is merely a stalking horse. When her nomination fails, what truly horrific nominee will be trotted out in her place to win ready acceptance from exhausted duelers in the Senate and the Democratic, conservative and Republican establishments?

My gut feeling is that this the escalation of Mr. Bush's "trust me" theory of seeing how far he can push us into further energy dependence and lack of military readiness. If he is a conservative, I'm the Easter Bunny.

Ms. Miers is a highly paid lackey of ACME Inc. and MegaCorp. Hm.........what a surprise, just like Mr. Bush, Mr. Cheney, Ms. Rice........gosh who woulda thought Mr. Bush would nominate someone like that.

Anybody who would invade a country just to disrupt it's oil production and reduce his own military's ability to respond to real crises, while obviously being very patriotic, must be

1. incredibly stupid

2. not really patriotic.....hm

3. a front for MegaCorp and ACME Inc

just some thoughts

paying bar dues may seem trivial to some people, but every lawyer knows that she or he cannot practice law without being licensed. attention to detail and keeping within the law would seem to be mninimum standards for a would be judge.

paying bar dues may seem trivial to some people, but every lawyer knows that she or he cannot practice law without being licensed. attention to detail and keeping within the law would seem to be minimum standards for a would be judge.

Miers is a "corporate lawyer" whose career has consisted of going to bat for, duh, corporations and the uber rich. but has she ever represented the poor, a working man or woman, a consumer, an injured person trying to get some compensation? i don't feel comfortable with a nominee whose experience is so unbalanced. such a person would naturally tend to see things from the side of her former clients.

I can not believe that someone who has a faulty memory such as hers should be seated for life in our highest court. One wonders how she remembers to dress herself each morning.

Down-down-down we go!!! I wonder what the POOR unflinching Bush supporters will say when we hit rock bottom? My guess is that they will blame Clinton and the ever so evilminded Democrats for their woes.

Thanks to sreardon, the Bush-Cheney residence issue is one that hasn't gotten a lot (or any) air time. Disquieting for sure. I got a smell of it the other day but wasn't sure through all the rhetorical richochet. Bush failing ultimately hurts us all in the end but you'd like to think there are some just desserts at the end of his gorging at our expense. WP sleuths, anyone want to pick up this story? Tired of being worked by the Rove machine? Bring the story, let us decide. That is the function of the fourth estate correct?

HERE WE GO AGAIN...LET'S SPUR HER UNTIL SHE BUCKS AND GOES OVER BACKWARD. IF THE WORST SHE'S EVER DONE IS OMITTED A RELATIONSHIP TO A NON-PROFIT THAT SUPPORTS ORPHANS AND WAS DELINQUENT WITH HER BAR DUES........MAN, SHE MUST BE A REALLY BAD APPLE-HUH??? WITH A TREND IN A NUMBER OF STATES BEING FOR A NUMBER OF YOUNG LAWYERS TO ATTEMPT TO PRACTICE WITHOUT AN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES BECAUSE OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STRANGLEHOLD ON THE LEGAL COMMUNITY...IS THIS SUCH A BAD THING IN THE FIRST PLACE??? YEARS AGO, THE SENATORS WHO NOW SIT IN JUDGEMENT WERE HAPPILY OVERDRAFTING THEIR CONGRESSIONAL BANK ACCOUNTS WITH IMPUNITY AS A MATTER OF WHAT WAS "DUE" THEM AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLUB RULES....WILL THE SENATORS INNOCENT OF THAT PLEASE STAND UP???
THAT'S THE WAY I SEE IT FROM HERE IN TULAROSA, NEW MEXICO. GUESS Y'ALL BIG CITY FOLKS ARE JUST LEAGUES AHEAD OF US BUMPKINS......I CAN HEAR ALMOST NOTHING OVER THE DIN OF THE SOUND OF KNIVES BEING HONED BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. IT WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR BOTH DEMS AND REPUBLICANS TO HOLD THEIR TONGUES PUBLICLY PRIOR TO THE CONFIRMATION HEARING INSTEAD OF GRANDSTANDING AND FEELING IT ESSENTIAL TO MAKE COMMENTS-ANY COMMENTS THAT WILL GET THEIR NAMES IN PRINT....DISCRETION GENTLEMEN....DISCRETION