Politics: So What's this Filibuster Crap About?

Ever since Jimmy Stewart wouldn't shut up in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Senators have been using the filibuster to prevent the majority party from railroading through legislation and Presidential nominations. Well all of that could change. Democrats in the Senate have blocked about 10 of Bush's nominations and only approved 195 judges, provoking the wrath of the Republicans (and God). The Nation has a nice review of the filibuster issue including the following myths:
Myth 1: Judicial filibusters are unconstitutional.
Myth 2: Judicial filibusters are unprecedented.
Myth 3: Republicans have the moral high ground.
Myth 4: Filibusters are more appropriate for legislation than judges.