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Being one of many conservatives against the Miers pick has resulted in almost an enlightenment about the state of the Republican Party. For years I\’ve put up with politicians I supported making decisions that go against my beliefs. Republicans have gotten away with it for years. After all, who else were their conservative supporters gonna support?

Now when finally we\’ve had enough (and say so), we\’re met with righteous indignation. The reaction by some in the White House seems to scream \”How DARE they question my leadership?\”. No, I think the better question is how dare YOU. You\’ve abused your conservative base for far too long. Don\’t act surprised that the pressure cooker exploded after you\’ve been turning up the heat for years.

The Miers pick is an important enough issue in itself to cause a protest from any conservative. I think it\’s plainly clear to those who want to be honest with themselves, that she is NOT the best pick possible…even if you want to limit the field to female non-judges. For that reason alone this outcry is justified.

But many will cry out that the price of such an outcry is not worth it. The damage we do is not justifiable. The damage?? To whom??? To the President\’s administration?? Good.

Now before you get your panties in a bunch…on the War on Terror, foreign policy, and tax cuts, conservatives are going to support any Republican willing to take the lead regardless of any rift in the party. You can take those off the books.

Now if you consider all other areas, conservatives haven\’t been too happy with the initiatives put forth by the White House anyway. So handicapping the President\’s Administration almost fulfills a conservative goal….especially if the President continues to ignore the wishes of his base. And ESPECIALLY with the fight over illegal immigration just over the horizon. And we all know which way President Amnesty is going to go on that issue.

So damaging the President I don\’t necessarily see as a bad thing. Especially if it doesn\’t bring him back into the fold of the people that put him there in the first place. And if he does so, he\’ll find his conservative base supporting him again with great enthusiasm.

But I can already hear the cries, \”The Party! A split in the Republican Party!! Oh the humanity!!\”. What party? Can you honestly call this a party of conservative ideals lately??

The party that enforces quotas over qualifications (SCOTUS pick)? The party that uses personal attacks over logical debate (You\’re All Pro-Hillary). The party that plays the victim rather than defending their view in a rational manner(Sexism and Elitism). The party that spends rather than saves(No more pork in the budget). The party that placates rather than taking a stand for ideals (Gang of 14 and the latest SCOTUS pick). That party that would prefer to court a non-voting block than defend their voters (Illegal Immigration).

If the collective actions of many Republicans are indicative of the direction of the Republican Party then we\’re going the wrong way. I think it\’s worth letting the driver(s) know we think they should have taken a right turn a few blocks back. Screaming at the passenger to just shut up and be quiet doesn\’t make you any less lost. If conservatives have to bail out and catch a cab, then so be it…at least we\’re not gonna end up in San Fransisco.

So I\’m supposed to keep my mouth shut over an important issue because it will result in a political battle that will harm that which I value??? On the contrary, I see a political battle as my best option for a better future. If that reality bruises a few egos then that\’s too bad. I guess I just assumed everyone that was of voting age could be an adult about it.