[Melas]

Ironically, I view those who value commerce over the lives of the unborn as the unreliable members of the Republican coalition.

Nah, that's not irony. What's ironic is that you and thad need each other, and neither one of you seems to realize it. Last time I checked the Republican majority was still so slim that we really can't afford to lose anyone.

[EternalVigilance]

Sometimes I could swear that the RINOs real goal is to split the GOP.

But I for one am not going anywhere.

I have worked straight through since Philly in 2000 to build and maintain Republican unity.

But these attacks on Keyes by a noisy minority have been merciless here in recent weeks.

I've strictly been running defense for a good man and someone who has been a tireless proponent of the principles that Jim Robinson's Free Republic stands for.

[asmith92008]

I don;t know I agree with you. Folk like Thad are mercenary soldiers. If a Libermen-esque Democrat came along promising enough tax cuts, they'd follow the money. What the GOP needs is to honestly educate the public on both the social and economic aspects of conservatism instead of hiding social conservatives in the attic until we're needed to win elections.