[Sentis]

I have no wish to feud. I am merely putting on a defense to what could be seen as a tantrum on Steller's part.

To answer your question

We as conservatives are not immune to a major Democrat win in 2008. In fact Hillery could win by hold all the blue states (which she will) and winning one red state which will be Florida. Lets not fool ourselves into believing that the religious right is responsible for our control of the white house and congress. it isn't. The Republicans have had that vote ever since the Democrats flip flopped over to pandering minorities in the late 60's.

Since Reagan Republicans have been winning not on values but on ideas. When Republicans have stuck to a lower taxes, strong Military, slow social change agenda they tend to win. When the Democrats are able to frame the debate or win Southern voters over by pretending to be fake moderates they win.

The next election will be different. We came very close to losing this time. We can be beat, we can easily be beat if we let ourselves fall into the trap that this country cares about religion. It doesn't in fact the more overly religious you are the less chance you have. Last election the Democrats made a huge mistake they nominated a treasonous bastard. He still came close to winning why? because people don't actually trust Bush. His overt religious nature is unsettling to alot of Americans. If we nominate Guliani we will win NY, we will win PA this will make up for the loss we will suffer in Fl. Well he could even possibly win Fl (thats not a sure thing). Without Guliani we will lose Fl.

Now if the Religious Right will just tone down there rhetoric for a few years we can win and win big. If not and they create a religious litmus test for Republicans we will lose and lose big.

Thats my opinion but I think it is valid.

[Betty Jane]

Now if the Religious Right will just tone down there rhetoric for a few years we can win and win big. If not and they create a religious litmus test for Republicans we will lose and lose big.

I have a few questions for you.

1. What is this religious litmus test?

2. What do the Conservative Christians win if they shut up and take it?

3. What will the Republicans win if the Christian conservatives close their wallets and stay home?