[Eyes Unclouded]

Don’t blame Mr. Kristol he’s just making money. True conservatism is actually in a minority not only in the country but within the GOP. W and Reagen won by reaching out to nonconservative elements and getting them to go along for the ride. Don’t be mad that we aren’t calling the shots this time around... sit and think... then read... then be mad that we haven’t really called the shots EVER. Contract with America? “Read my lips”? Medicare expansion? People here joke about blacks being stuck with the democratic party maybe we should look in the mirror.

[mrsmel]

That’s exactly what I’ve said. We can’t laugh at blacks for being on the ‘rat plantation then turn around and do the exact same thing.

[snarkybob]

“Don’t be mad that we aren’t calling the shots this time around... sit and think... then read... then be mad that we haven’t really called the shots EVER”

Not calling the shots this time around is one thing, but it seems as if conservatives are no longer wanted in the GOP.
Should McCain get the nomination and manage to win in Nov. where do conservatives go from there. The GOP leadership will rightfully claim that they can win without the conservatives, and the what?

[America-The-Great-1967]

I agree with you. To have any voice at all conservatives are going to have to have a coalition of moderate and even some liberal voters who have a inkling towards 2nd amendment rights and pro-life issues. I returned last night from a super bowl party here in Texas, unfortunately most of the folks there were middle to left of center. Most were retired military and true patriots, but coming from working class backgrounds were highly anti cooperate. Nobody liked Obama, some luke warm on Hillary and most including myself were not happy with the Republican choices. McCain was begrudgingly the consensus candidate. One person was clearly anti Mormon so that person would not vote Romney under any circumstances. I will vote for the Republican Candidate, as I keep stating the supreme court and Iraq are my two most important issues. On both either republican candidate better represent my values and political wants than any democratic candidate.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Someone on a thread a couple of weeks ago said that conservatives are the real RINOs these days.

And maybe there's nothing wrong with that.