[CounterCounterCulture]

I've considered doing the same thing, but I think that is exactly what they want. Without voices of dissent, the Rockefeller Pubbies, the "National Greatness conservative" whackjobs and the Log Cabiners can maintain control indefinitely.

While I have many independent friends who I dearly love, what you just wrote is the one reason I've continued to be a member of the Republican Party, despite the scorn and prejudices I'm subjected to here in a land of Democratic plurality. At some point I may have to shoot the (RINO-cerous), and that time may be soon, but for now I shall continue to be a thorn in the side of each and every RINO.

[calcowgirl]

...for now I shall continue to be a thorn in the side of each and every RINO.

Yep, me too. I think there is still hope to take it back, but I ain't jumpin anywhere until I see a positive place to jump. For now, being a thorn is the best thing to do--perhaps that thorn will be lethal one day.