Just curious:
I’m anticipating the Republicans splintering into two parties: an Eisenhower/Rockefeller moderate Center, and the usual gang of thugs and bullies on the wackofunda Right. The moderates would have a good chance of salvaging what’s left of the GOP, (and provide a necessary counter to Liberal excesses), provided they can get past their reputation for cowardice after the way they have been pushed around by the Joe the Plumbers and Archie Bunkers.
So in this ideal future, with the "small government" wing destroyed, what would be an example of an "excess" that you think would warrant Republicans actually rising to oppose it?
I have yet to see any extension of state power, trivial or important, that was not cheered by most of the liberals here.
Maybe a Democrat starting to put a bunch of Americans into internment camps?
If you're keeping track, the "thugs and bullies" are the ones on the right side of the picture.