If nothing else good comes from this election (and I can't at the moment imagine what could), let's hope it serves as a long overdue wakeup call for conservatives.
NO offense to John McCain, because I admire and respect the degree to which he has served this country. Nor do I intend offense toward any of the centrists/moderates out there.
But this is what "compromise" has wrought. Republicans have lost their way because for too long, they have failed at virtually every turn to stand up and fight for their party's principles and values. And when one compromises what is at one's core, there is nothing left worthy of support or admiration.
The GOP's "to-do" list is a long one. But at the top must be regrowing a enough of a backbone to stand up and fight for conservative beliefs.
And as a subset of that priority, I say never again can conservatives allow Democrats and independents to have a say in who runs atop the Republlican ticket. McCain was our nominee this year largely because the majority of early primary states allowed Democrats and independents to participate. They and the media chose the Republican candidate.
Tradition be damned. Notice must be served to state party officials that the primary/caucus lineup will be shuffled, if need be, to ensure that Republicans, and Republicans ONLY, have a say in who our party's nominee will be.
(Imported from Nov. 5, 2008)
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