[Chad Fairbanks]

Well, I have an idea - how about staying in the party and working to get it back on track. All abandoning it will do is make it even worse.

Nothing in life is easy, man.

[Rabid Dog]

It's kind of like our public education system in California - it needs to go bust before it's going to get better.

The CA G.O.P. made some decisions and as in most decisions, there are consequences - fallout being one of them.

I'm sure the number of people leaving will be more than compensated by the number of "more moderate" people joining them.

I have lived and voted in California for the last 25 years and I have to say - I don't think they have done a good job. I want a divorce!

[Exigence]

All abandoning it will do is make it even worse.

Exactly. Those who are absent rarely get a voice in the party direction. It's like complaining that your candidate didn't win so you're going to stop voting. Neither are useful conceits.

[CyberCowboy777]

Chad is partially right. We need to retain our best and brightest and work for the future.

Nothing in life is easy, but often the fight is easier in a group, like the Conservative wing of the Republican Party.

For the part that I disagree with - *grin* - I am not a registered Republican.

I work on Republican campaigns, I give money to Republicans and I vote for Republicans. I also vote for Libertarians and I have a little issue with pledging allegiance to a party (not really, but kinda sorta).

Mostly I don’t want the mail – I support those that I want to and I do not want calls or letters asking me for money.