Thank you Reagan Man for bringing this discussion up. This is very important that we do think this through and hash this out a bit. I must admit I have been pretty let down by the GOP as late but I did not realize that so many others were as well.
I just sent the GOP an e-mail about an hour ago saying something emotional like "Ken Mehlman sent me an e-mail asking for money. I will make you a deal. You do SOMETHING for us (social conservatives that got you people elected and then are forgotten by you until you need bailing out in the form of money, help, and votes) and I will do something for you. You pass the Marriage Protection Amendment on June 6 th and I will send you people money on June 7 th. If you do not pass the amendment I can pretty much guarantee you are sunk in November."
Maybe I was a bit too emotional but what about Social Security reform? The President tried to get us something similar to what Congress enjoys and Congress did nothing. The tax code overhaul? The border? Has the GOP led Congress done anything for conservatives or traditional value voters? They seem more interested in posing and positioning for the 2008 Presidential primaries.
I voted for President Reagan and I was never more proud to see him win and Mr. Carter leave office. I also did not vote for Mr. Bush the senior the second time around and I do blame myself for Mr. Clinton being elected, but are we to blame or is the GOP to blame? In 2008 if the GOP puts forth some "descriptive words deleted" like Mr. McCain and I once again stay home will I have let the GOP down or will the GOP have let the country down?
They try so hard to appease "moderates" who will not vote for them anyway and seem to care less about people like us who have taken off from work to work on their campaigns. I think it is time for the GOP to decide if they want to remain in power or not. It is so ironic to me that the GOP becomes the conservative party every time their back is against a wall. They make me feel used, taken for granted and disrespected. There is an old saying, when you go to a dance you dance with the person that brought you. It is time for the GOP to decide who they want to be, and then take responsibility for their own actions.
excellent post. simply excellent. My sentiments almost exactly. I see no solution though. So, I've given up. Good luck all you freepers and conservatives, good luck indeed.