[Randjuke]

It is seems to me that some folks, while appearing to support GW, are trying to alienate those with legitimate complaints against GW. Any criticism at all is considered "bashing". If the folks with complaints are in error, you don’t convince people of their error by calling them ignorant and whiners, etc. Could it be that you really do want to alienate us?

I can speak only for myself, but I believe the people being "bashed" here are the posters who, if you deviate at all from their idea of conservatism, will label you quickly as a Dem or RINO, not only dismissing what you say but also sending what amounts to an insult. There is also the tendency among them to paint GWB with the same brush, stating they would rather vote for anyone else or no one at all. Have they forgotten that, if not for Ralph Nader, we would have Al Bore leading us (oymoron?) in our war on terror?

I welcome differing opinions, it would be a boring discussion board if we all agreed. We need to decide if the Republican party is going to be the "big tent", welcoming people who don't necessarily agree on everything but share enough beliefs to win elections and change what we can, or a "small tent", populated by determined and principled people who nevertheless can't generate enough agreement to get anything done.

[al_possum39]

I can speak only for myself, but I believe the people being "bashed" here are the posters who, if you deviate at all from their idea of conservatism, will label you quickly as a Dem or RINO, not only dismissing what you say but also sending what amounts to an insult.

Well you're right, there is name calling on both sides.
But now post #132 is, IMHO, the right way to answer a legitimate concern by someone.