[Jim Robinson]

We will have zero chance of ending liberal judiciary activism if we allow the liberals control of the appointment and confirmation processes. As long as we have liberals controlling the courts we will suffer under the "living" Constitution.

[Captainpaintball]

I realize that. But there is no evidence to believe the Republicans will magically grow a spine and a set of brass b@lls if and when we gain control of both the House and the Senate. (which may not happen--18 months is an eternity)

What if they do? Will they "do a 180" and actually start fighting for Conservative issues?

(FEARLESS PREDICTION:)Or will they be portrayed as the the "monopoly" party--akin to a bunch of rich, eeeeeevil, greedy 'corporate' white guys intent on "turning back the clock" to the bad old days of Bull Connor, Segregation, women in bondage...etc now that they have a 'monopoly' on Washington.

The Republicans will be forced to PROVE to the liberals in the media, and the 'swing' voters that they are nice guys, so, once again, as not to offennnnnnd anyone, they will pass even more liberal legislation

The key is to DEMAND that our Republican representatives start promoting a CONSERVATIVE agenda. Unfortunately, I don't know how to 'punish' them if they do not. I believe the next few years are going to be some of the most crucial years we have ever faced--do we sit out the next few election cycles and give control to the Socalist Democrats--effectively sealing the country's fate? Or do we hold our nose and vote for the liberal Republicans--and pray they don't screw it up too much?