Stumpy,
Don't feel bad, I was on the Republican Central Committee in our county for 6 years and considered myself a rock-solid Republican, too. I agree with what you're saying 100%. It's sad to realize that probably the majority of Republicans in this country feel the same way we do. If somebody could realistically pull it off, I think it's time for a third party. It seems like anyone that gets near the top in either the Democratic or GOP parties are total lap dogs to the powers that be.
Chester