[Colonel_Flagg]

If Rove or I say something stupid, we sound stupid. Maybe embarrass our mothers and kids, but that’s about it.

Rove has a national audience thanks to people like Sean Hannity. When he says something stupid, it's not only news, it can affect votes. You and I don't have that kind of audience.

In a just political world, this would lead to a broader discussion of why social conservatives are no longer welcome at the GOP table.

[cripplecreek]

In a just political world, this would lead to a broader discussion of why social conservatives are no longer welcome at the GOP table.

I suspect the GOPe is hoping that when the GOP loses both house and senate in the next election cycle, we'll have forgotten about the purge.

[Jedidah]

If Rove’s opinions get stupid enough, he’ll lose his Fox job. That’s a business decision. It’s OK with me if he speaks his mind and FReepers don’t agree with him. That’s the beauty of the first amendment.

I have no problem with free expression, and really have no use for party-line hacks. I’d rather hear a heartfelt opinion, even if I disagree with it, than scripted spin.

Maybe I’m just in the decreasing minority of voters who don’t mind thinking.