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You see, the GOP has had plenty of times over the past 30, 40 years, when it was in control of the White House, or Congress, or the Supreme Court (well the SC doesn't really count in this matter) to do all of the things you or I would like them to do.

That's simply not true and you know it too.

For the last 20 years, we've basically had political gridlock in Wash-DC. In the last forty years, Republicans have controlled the full Congress during two very short periods. 1952-1954 and 1995 to 2001. In the years of the mid-1990's, Republicans were beginning to make some significant changes, but with a Democrat President and without a substantial majority in both chambers of Congress, it was impossible for Republicans, to do what they really wanted to do. Newt Gingrich and the Contract with America, led to some bold legislative accomplishments. Those days are over. Now with Republicans in control of the House only and with very slim margins to boot, it's back to political gridlock.

I don't advocate employing compromise at every turn. It should be used sparingly, if at all, but compromise does remain an important political tool.

I also believe it takes more guts to stay and fight, then to cut and run.

>>>... I don't mind "losing" elections as long as my conscience is clear.

Well, that's the BIG difference between us. I want to see as much political change brought about, as is humanly possible, but losing elections will not accomplish anything. As far as my conscience goes, I don't lose any sleep at night. I suspect you do.