[BradyLS]

In 2002–04, we had the trifecta, a 5-4 Court arguably right-leaning, during a war.

The excuse then? "Wait till George is a lame-duck in 2004. Then he'll have a free reign and all the support he could want to do what needs to be done."

Nothing changed. Business then as it is today. Then in November 2006 the whole house of cards came down. The rest you know.

The stripes of the GOPe do not change.

[entropy12]

Good points all. I used to like Bush-43, but he was a huge disappointment. Too many stupid decisions. Trump is getting most flak from GOPe, and that includes Jeb, Walker, Rubio, Graham, Perry etc.