Mortman - we are arguimng the same point - I do NOT believe in staying the same course! believe in CHANGING the course! NOT quitting!
I agree - where there has been abuse - you leave - but in this case - where do you leave to? There are not third parties that can win in the set-up we have in the elections - and I know you definitely can’t go to the Dimms because of your beliefs.
And if you stay at home - that is the same thing as voting for the opposition.
That is what I mean. Thanks for the great discussion BTW! We’re all on the same side - vote for ‘Change WE can believe in’ - Get the RINOS OUT!
I disagree that we are arguing the same point, FRiend. Your stance appears to be cheerleading to “change the party from within”, whereas I have simply stated that the party must conform to a certain standard of principles in order for me to be part of it.
I have no commitment to staying with the R party, much the same as they have shown no commitment to staying a conservative party. If they choose to change themselves, I will consider them.
If they choose to continue in their current course, they can kiss my wide rear end.
It has been proven time and again that I, like a plethora of other conservatives, have no influence in the party beyond the ability to withhold my support. The party has chosen to push me to a point where I am withholding support.
And to those who would complain I am “taking my ball and going home”... I could not care less what your opinion of my actions is. Attempting to affect the course of the party from within has been shown to be futile. Now, the party can either field a candidate that meets my standards, or they can forgo my support.
Oh well.