Boy, you said a mouthful there Buddy! We've both been around for a little while and know what knockdown dragouts we've had here.
Many Conservatives here such as I worked hard for Dubya's election knowing full well we didn't agree with his total platform. I, for one, was very open that I would fight against certain planks such as his immigration program. There were, however, three bedrock issues that I would allow absolutely NO room for him to back down on. They were:
1. Aggresively fight the War on Terror.
2. Lower taxes (permenant)
3. Nominations in the mold of Thomas and Scalia
I did trust Dubya on the Roberts appointment but had NONE left for Miers. Bush stepped on his crank with his Miers pick. Let's hope he regains his senses and selects a nominee we can ALL agree on.
Nam Vet
What about Immigration reform and of course, CLOSING THE BORDER!... This is HUGE as far as I am concerned. :). Your point 1 might include this, but this issue deserves a whole point by itself :)
PEOPLE, WE better start making some NOISE ABOUT CLOSING THE BORDER AND IMMIGRATION REFORM!!!!!! :)
Well, there's a pie in the sky wish.