You too, should read the entire column before commenting...
I read the article. My comment was in support of Vaquero. The GOP has lost its focus yet is unwilling to reclaim its prior crown of conservatism. Much like the Big 3 automakers, bankruptcy may be the only answer.
The author (ironically enough from Canada) is quite correct, yet is naive enough to believe that the GOP will rise again. Only if true conservatives regain the seat of power within the GOP would this ever happen. This last election showed just how engrained liberal Republicans are within the party. McCain was NEVER the conservative's choice and we accepted his nomination because of how the system is set up. To change the beast now requires so much of an herculean effort, that it may never be accomplished.
Best to start anew.