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I think most of us are different from the Democrats. But some of us aren't. They root for Republicans they way you and I root for our sports teams -- in the words of Al Davis, "Just win, baby." Me, I'm a big Sooners fan. I don't care if we run the wishbone like we did under Barry, or pass the heck out of the ball like we do under Bob. As long as we win National Championships, it don't matter.

Politics isn't that way for many of us. Using the other side's playbook isn't our idea of winning. How you win is as important as whether you win. That being said, if you agree with the President's policies on CFR or the importance of global warming or missle defense or tax cuts, then more power to you. Hey, if you agree with Dubya and the Administration 100% of the time, that's fine with me. We may disagree, but I'm all for healthy disagreement.

What I'm against is the blackmail of excommunication -- that if you disagree with the Administration or the RNC or Karl Rove or Bob Stoops on anything, you're a heretic and the fire should be stoked. Some people are that way. You can tell from their posts. They don't support the President because they agree with him; they support him because he's the Republican president. These folks are no different from the NOW gang, or from James Carville (remember, he wrote "Stickin': The Case for Loyalty" or something like that), or from all of those who put their party above their own principles.

"What I'm against is the blackmail of excommunication...These folks are no different than the NOW gang..."

With ya pardner...

Your entire post is poignant, right on, and clearly defines true conservatism (not necessarily Republicanism) -- principle before party.

And sadly, we have discovered some here at FR demand blind fanaticism, while directing vitriolic harangues toward dissenters not heard since...well...yes, Carville, Lanny Davis, and...(bleeech)...Victor Kamber.

BTW, Scalia IS #1 ;-)