I also take issue with those who believe that the way to win, is to lose. Or those who fail to understand that splitting the conservatives will result in a string of victories for Liberals. That's just a fact, and they need to deal with it.
Those who leave the battlefield with the battle joined, then blame the ones left behind for the losses, are hypocrites.
Reagan did not join the Republican Party in order to somehow secure future victories for the Democrats, did he?
I'm afraid that there are a lot of egomaniacs who think that if they aren't calling the shots then the battle isn't worth fighting.
If I may put forward a humble suggestion to moderates, call the Party and tell them how much you resent the split they have caused. And bear in mind, they are the ones responsible for the fear and the protective reflex action that is going on around here on both sides of the issue. Put on a little Billy Joel, ...we didn't start the fire...it was always burning since the world's been turning...we didn't start the fire...and call your local RNC and give them a kick in the shins...do it for the "gipper".=o)