EXCELLENT observations Rebecca. The establishment RINO GOP has seen the Tea Party as a threat. What they don't realize is that it was their ticket to regaining the leadership of the nation. With Romney, they are screwing the Tea Party and the result will be the demise of their Party. They have significantly and probably permanently divided their base.
I too want a third party NOW. The GOP can stick it!
“I too want a third party NOW. The GOP can stick it!”
I’ve tried to be rational about this and consider all the ramifications. I know Rush and others have warned us that 3rd party is not the way to go. But I’m coming to the conclusion that we have no other choice. If we end up with Romney as the nominee, what do we have to lose, really? I mean, even Soros said it, Romney being elected is not much different from having Obama, so why not build a new party now and call it the Conservative Party (or whatever).
I just don’t know how many more chances you give the GOP establishment to learn their lesson before you throw them overboard and start fresh. This might just be the year that the GOP goes the way of the Whigs into the permanent minority. It will be painful for our country, but unfortunately if enough GOP voters are stupid enough to buy into voting for Romney as a legitimate conservative, then we will get what we deserve...