Why does everyone assume it’s the bible thumpers are what’s messed up with the GOP?

Is there zero consideration that many of us feel Bush is just another warmed over liberal who decided to fight some wars? The Neo-Con legacy seems to be one of cutting taxes and spending as if they were Tip O’Neill democrats.

Back when the GOP went on the warpath in 94, it was quite common to hear people like Newt Gingrich, Dick Armey, etc. articulate a vision that sold well. I know Newt turned out to be a slime, but he was very difficult for the 90’s style liberal to debate. The message was clear and able to be sold. Bush couldn’t articulate a good bowel movement. When the chips were down and they had both houses, they spent like drunken sailors. They went against their base on immigration. They went against the base on bailouts. The Dubai port issue….

This site is obsessed with the religious of the GOP ruining it, but I’d say it’s the utter inability to act like champions of small government.

I really think the crash of the markets and McCain’s inability to oppose the Bush Administration’s bailouts really hurt.