They aren't whackeydoodles. They seek to destroy no one. They want to save lives. Now what about that makes them deserve to be called names? It takes all people, some may fight different battles than you do, but that is needed and important. I bet Duncan Hunter would agree with that.
Their embarrassing antics detract from conservatism and contribute to a general lack of credibility. The whackydoodles deter people from our cause, whether it be the cause of life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness.