There is so much to pick apart in this sprawling, rambling piece, but this line stands out as an over-generalization worthy of mention: "Liberal jurisprudence, especially as it is espoused in the nation's elite law schools, is a mess." Really? And conservative jurisprudence, especially as it is espoused in such places as, say, the not-so-elite Liberty University Law School isn't? Give me a break!

Frankly, after the Republicans' outrageous theft of Merrick Garland's seat, my hope is that the Democrats will filibuster each and every one of Trump's nominees for as long as humanly possible to deny this president every name he puts forth.  I doubt they will succeed, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try and use every means at their disposal to stop this runaway train wreck that is the Trump presidency. It's called fighting fire with fire, and when your opponent comes armed with a blow torch you don't show up with a lit match. If Republicans want to disable the court, fine. Bring it on.