This is what we did. We changed our registration to Independent. This sent a message to the local Republican Party that we did not agree with all the crap going on, especially since they called us and asked why we changed. Second it really has made no difference as far as our participation in politics since we still talk it all the time and there is no activity going on until the next election. The only thing we cannot do is vote in the primary (which was pretty much rigged by the local parties, both Republican and Democrat). It has saved us some money since we are refusing to contribute to any of the candidates now.
I guess the answer to your questions is just get some adult beverage and have the popcorn ready.
That’s helpful. I’m going to look into changing my registration to “independent.”