[Old_Mil]

Rather than try to segment the issues, wouldn't it simplify things if GWB united the party by taking an anti-amnesty position?

It would be, but Bush isn't really a conservative at heart so he isn't going to do that. He wants illegal immigrants here and so has essentially halted enforcement actions against illegals. Still, it is far more convenient for the party appartchiks to blame the voters for not voting regardless of the policy positions coming out of the White House.

[ohioWfan]

The voters..........ie. you and me.........are ultimately responsible for the government, Mil.

If we stay home because we're miffed, and let the Dems take control of the Congress, the blame will lie squarely on OUR shoulders..........no one else's.

If you advocate a position, then you need to take responsibility for its consequences.

Scroll upthread and look at the photos SJackson posted. THAT will be the consequences of your 'protest' against a President who is not as conservative as you would like.

YOU may be able to live with that, but the vast majority of conservatives......especially those who love this country....... are horrified at the thought.