Well, I voted for Bush I twice, and for Dole. So I have nothing to apologize for.
Maybe you can tell me how far conservatism was advanced under Bush I? Because I can't see it. In fact, in hindsight the opposite appears to be true. Perhaps someone from CA can point out conservative gains in CAlifornia under Wilson, another 'moderate'.
No, these fellows actions, and those of other 'moderates' throughout the country, indicate to me that they have no intention of advancing conservatism, in fact, it appears they detest it, as do many moderates on this board.
So don't tell me to just keep electing moderates and everything will be OK, because your moderates have ALREADY proven they consider conservatives a necessary evil to be ignored after the election.
I still may end up swallowing my principles once again & vote for AS, if its clear TM has NO chance. But I'm getting DARN close to saying to hell with 'moderates' & the consequences be damned.
And once enough people like me bail the GOP will have three choices: become irrelevent, move left (as they already feel comfortable doing), or go back to their roots, which is what I'll pray they do.
Do you think it advanced further under Clinton's two terms?
"So don't tell me to just keep electing moderates and everything will be OK."
Put up one single candidate of your brand of conservatism that can be elected...just one.
That individual needs to "do the Reagan" and ignite the hoi polloi into voting for him.
"But I'm getting DARN close to saying to hell with 'moderates' & the consequences be damned.
Throwing in the towel?
That's so...French.
"And once enough people like me bail the GOP"
Don't, vote your integrity...just own up to the consequences.