To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, for "real" conservatives, "I didn't leave the republican party. The party left me."
I saw a posting here just the other day that I'm starting to agree with... "Republican" no longer implies conservative. And I'm now thinking that the "RINOs" are actually conservatives, since it seems that those in power in the republican party seem to have no use for them any more.
Mark
Excellent point!
I've been hearing a lot of Republicans lately talking about the good of "the Party." Maybe it's just me, but whenever I hear people talking about "the Party," I am reminded of commies. I've heard the 'Rats talking about the good of "the Party" for a long time, but it's only very recently that I've heard Republicans start using that phrase.
I NEVER remember Reagan talking about the good of any party, he spoke about the good of America. He understood that conservative interests were what was best for America. He WAS NOT looking to gain more power for the GOP, his motivation was what was best for the country. Unfortunately, today's Republicans seem far more concerned about their own power, and not very concerned about what is best for the country.