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Ragtime, while I do agree that the Republicans are better than the Democrats, I see too many weak Republicans. Where are the strong, passionate debates for principle, the Constitution, the rule of law, etc.? I don't see too many of them. In fact, the last of them I saw was back during the Clinton Impeachment hearings and, to a lesser extent, the Gore election robbery fiasco.

I want to hear conservatives come out strong against Abortion, the scope and size of the federal government, "Free Trade", Sex Education, our military being used for police exercises, illegal immigration, the current state of immigration, anti-Christian rhetoric, etc. I see mostly a bunch of weaklings afraid to "Shake the Boat" in fear that they won't be reelected and their income cut off.

Well, here is the eternal dilemma: if one comes out on all those issues, one won't necessarily be re-elected. Then a democrat, who will 100% oppose anything we believe in will be in power.

I am a pragmatist. I assume that elected officials KNOW what their constituents think (after all, that is part of their job). My assumption is that most conservatives know how far they can push the electorate in their direction before risking losing office. It is basic strategery, if you will.

I realize some folks don't like this. They prefer a full-steam-ahead, disregard the costs approach. While that may be emotionally satisfying, and while it may be ideologically pure, it doesn't necessarily work. You will note that the Congressmen and Senators that Freepers admire the most come from pretty safe districts and states.

I don't fault people for holding a view counter to mine. However, I do feel compelled to point out to them that it won't necessarily be successful.

I want to hear conservatives come out strong against Abortion, the scope and size of the federal government, "Free Trade", Sex Education, our military being used for police exercises, illegal immigration, the current state of immigration, anti-Christian rhetoric, etc. I see mostly a bunch of weaklings afraid to "Shake the Boat" in fear that they won't be reelected and their income cut off.

You're right. What I see is a mainstream media that welcomes Republicans who criticize fellow Republicans...McCain, Richard Shelby, Arlen, etc., and will demonize or muzzle any Republican with a strong pro-America message.

When the President speaks, pundits instantly opine...even on Foxnews Brit or Tony immediately act the critics...derailing both the impact and the message. You know what they do on nightly and daytime network and cable news... run down or misrepresent admin. accomplishments regularly while giving Daschle and co. free airtime to lie...no tough questions asked.

Many good Republicans (like JC Watts) choose to leave the DC sewer for home - to put family and God first right now. Dems. put politics first. The current political arena is no more than an extension of the entertainment business, imho, shallow imagery, fantasy, PR.

Christians won't play Hillary's game (the end justifies the means). Arafat's willing to sign any treaty, knowing that among his people a treaty with Israel is meaningless. Dealing with the Democrats is becoming increasingly similar...they lie, cheat and can't be trusted to behave honorably. Our guys come off as "weak" for not making noisy and slanderous accusations a la Clinton and Daschle, but in the old days, when we actually had some common sense and maturity as a nation...the voters would question the fitness of a candidate who couldn't hold his temper, not reward him. Can we compete with the entertainment industry for America's attention? McCarthy is still right.

I don't blame Republicans with loving families for opting out of the political debate. The current climate is bad for the mind and soul.

I just hope they pray for us.