[JewishRighter]

You and MN Johnnie may be right on the issue about the time of being out of power. I tend to rely more on the fact that if the Dems get in, they will screw things up even faster and lead to a return for the elephants. One other thing I consider is that there will hopefully be at least one more Bush Supreme Court appointment and many other federal appointments before he rides off into the sunset. As the balance of power is now, a more conservative federal judiciary should hold things in check until we can return the Repubs to power.

[Muleteam1]

Although the Dems are strapped to their looney left, I think the Party is probably wiser than they used to be. Their demise may not come about as soon as we would like. My comments were meant mostly for those Freepers who think this issue is a not a lose/lose issue for the Republicans. Republican politicians are not afraid of alienating Hispanics who usually support Democrats. They are afraid of slowing a growing economy and aliening rural (red) America where cheap labor is needed. Many on FR say they will depart the Party if any sort of amnesty is offered. Many will leave if rural economies are hard hit by the removal of cheap labor. It is my opinion that the issue should be brought back to border security. This would force the Democrats into the argument where they would be forced to express their support, or non-support, for National security.