Short version: I think that Poohbah's description of the problem has generally been on target in his area.
It kinda reflects what I saw in 1994, when Ollie North took one in the back from John Warner (admittedly, it was a moderate putting the knife in the conservative's back). I also saw a right-to-lifer put left-winger Leslie Byrne in the State Senate a couple years back (2001), drawing just enough support from a moderate Republican.
His attitude on those who sabotage Republican candidates and end up putting liberals in, and BRAG about it afterwards is pretty close to mine, though. I don't like it.
Are you 2 having your own conversation over there?
With all due respect, what the HELL are you talking about? Seriously this has nothing to do with the "true conservatives" criticizing. You are adding 2 + 2 and coming up with 22.
What in wide world of sports does John Warner and Leslie Byrne have to do with strident FR posters criticizing members of the Administration? Politicians play dirty tricks? "I'm shocked, shocked to find gambling going on here!"
That has nothing to do with these boogie men "true conservatives" not falling in line behind the GOP candidate, and how to best make them do so. I mean really, what is supposed to be your collective points here? If I played either of you in a board game of Clue I'd paste ya, you are all over the map.