And the Modest Shall Inherit...The Bench?

The Judiciary Committee totally nominated John Roberts today. Way to go, guys! Somewhat interesting, though, was some of the reasoning behind the robo-nominee's confirmation. The Times reports:

Committee Republicans heaped praise on the nominee, for his undisputed intellectual acumen and for what they see as the proper role of a jurist. "He emphasizes the importance of modesty and humility in the role of a justice," said Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa.

Modesty and humility?! Since when does one's temperament have anything to do with one's judicial abilities. It feels as though Roberts has hypnotized the senate with these vacuous platitudes. Though the Planner isn't as afraid of Roberts as many others, one would hope the Senate could come up with something better than "well, at least he isn't arrogant..." But, honestly, who cares? There's a war and a hurricane on. Roberts won't pose a problem until he hits the bench. Plus, Russ Feingold voted for him, so he can't be THAT evil...