I think most of us use to be very excited about being conservatives...
We showed up in strong numbers to elect Republicans, etc...but in all honesty- those elected did not deliver.
Now you have people who feel used and angry - just throwing in the towel. You also have the fact that we fight amongst each other constantly.
But for the most part, I think those of us most passionate feel like we joined a great cause, and are now marching int he parade all by ourselves....
The spending and gov't growth were hard to swallow- but the outright PC way the war has been fought and the border issues have really hit us hard.
2/3 of Dem voters are angry with their leadership for being too liberal.
2/3 of Repub voters are angry with their leadership for being too liberal..
but somehow- the nation keeps moving left...very discouraging.....
just some thoughts, anyway....
excellent points...you see it the same way i do...there are a lot of us i'm afraid.
**Now you have people who feel used and angry - just throwing in the towel.**
That is EXACTLY how I feel.
I'm tired of having to ask if "Will you still respect me in the morning?"
Don't count me among the true believers anymore.
I really don't give a damn.
When the general population becomes dependent on entitlements from government, they are forced to put up with all the other crap government forces on them for their booty.
With more and more people becoming reliant on Social Security and Medicare, this situation will only get worse.