Every ‘voice of reason’ available to the GOP is valuable right now; the core Republican and conservative principles are not inherently wrong as the wingnuts on the left would suggest. Intelligent arguments in their favor will, in the long run, help the party re-establish itself. Every talking head or blogger on this path makes a difference, and any one of them may emerge on a larger stage as being worth a listen.

It is perhaps a disadvantage to be reasonable in one’s discussion of events, as the media tends to make sensations of the radical statements, but making a difference isn’t necessarily about having your words resonate with the most people – it’s about having them resonate with the right people.

With the advent of Twitter and other social media, and their increasing adoption by high-profile names inside the Beltway, there is more opportunity than ever to be heard in the corridors of power.

Though I identify with neither the label of Republican or that of conservative, I respect the principles and see their importance in continued dialogue, and I’ll gladly help you get listened to where it counts.