I think the left need to be "spanked" very hard.
Essentially it is a bully situation. We need to stand up to the bullies fo the left or we will constantly be pushed around.
Slap them down politically so they STAY down.
You're right. Whether it be the bullies on the left or the fun-loving ROP. I just hope our "leaders" have the moral fortitude to do it.
Tell this to the Republican Congressional majority. They seem to have a hard time grasping this concept.
My money says Bush nominates a centrist.