I hate to admit it, but I think Rush has done more than anybody to propagate this "purity law" type thinking.
He says: "Conservatism works every single time it's tried."
It is demonstrably not true. Ask Rick Santorum, Michael Steele...
The conservative purists and the marxists have one thing in common: they want everything to be common.
They really don't believe in Federalism, with different laws in different states....they believe that there must be a Gay Marriage Amendment to make everything uniform across the country, pro- or con--. They believe in federal spending---for THEIR pet peeve.
We've lost the ability to even communicate why a broad coalition of a party (including Reagan democrats, etc.) is better than a purified one exclusive of all else.
I agree. I love el rushbo, but I think about Santorum every time he says that.
However, I note that Rush doesn’t call people like Rudy or people who support Rudy “babykillers” and “aboritionists” and I am completely convinced that Rush will come out swinging & support whoever the nominee is. He realizes what is at stake. Some people could learn from him.