this would frustrate me:
The Bishops seem to genuinely believe that when they oppose pro-death Catholic politicians, the public backlash automatically ensures the election of those officials
I mean -- who cares? You still have to stand against evil. Whether the whole world goes running toward it or not! I guess then it would serve to help them make their decision *against* God. "I would that you were either hot or cold!"
Well, you talk like a Catholic, anyway! ;-)