It does not matter whether its better or worse for the “conservative cause.”
You said: “On this site? It sure does matter. You might want to re-read its purpose.”
I’m sorry, I thought that as conservatives, we were concerned about what is best for the country, I didn’t realize that we were to supposed to put our private goals ahead of the good of the country. Guess I’m not a good “conservative” by your standard.
"Free Republic is the premier online gathering place for independent, grass-roots conservatism on the web. We're working to roll back decades of governmental largesse, to root out political fraud and corruption, and to champion causes which further conservatism in America. And we always have fun doing it. Hoo-yah!"
Not my words, sir. But unless you are of the opinion that what is good for the conservative movement isn't also what's good for America, there ought to be more ways than one to reach that goal.
I trust that isn't the case with you.