Sandra Day O'Connor resigns

Oh, fuck. God knows she's to the right of me on many a decision, but we need her. I quail to think what sort of reactionary right-wing stooge Bush will try to cram into her place.

Oh god. Roe v. Wade. Oh God.

Why not Rehnquist? He's got the health problems! And replacing him, all same-same more or less, judicially. Why a moderate? Whyyyyy?!

I remember when I was growing up, my mum had a t-shirt with eight "men" stick figures and one "woman" that said "One down, eight to go." Bush hasn't indicated his nominee yet, but the rumored short list looks mighty male. Not only is O'Conner an essential swing vote, her appointment marked an important step forward in women's history. Are we going to take three steps back, now?