It may well be that more letter-writing to the GOP needs to be done, besides just to the elected officials. I've sent Mehlman an e-mail just last week (again), to my senators and Rep. Tancredo as well (again). I know many people who do this, and don't just complain in FR or other forums.
Great....then you have a lot more "right" than others to talk, because you are actually doing something about it.
Thanks for what you have done...
I don't know how we're going to get back at that activism, but it's vital.