From the AP:

WASHINGTON - Protection of marriage amendment? Check. Anti-flag burning legislation? Check. New abortion limits? Check.

Between now and the November elections, Republicans are penciling in plans to take action on social issues important to religious conservatives, the foundation of the GOP base, as they defend their congressional majority.

In a year where an unpopular war in Iraq has helped drive President Bush’s approval ratings below 40 percent, core conservatives whose turnout in November is vital to the party want assurances that they are not being taken for granted.

“It seems like for only six months, every two years — right around election time — that we’re even noticed,” said Tom McClusky of the Family Research Council.

“Some of these better pass,” he added. “You notice when it’s just lip service being paid.”

Dear Tom McClusky: Calm down. There’s a reason the GOP doesn’t rush to force through your every whim—because you’re fucking CUCKOO FOR COCOA PUFFS. Even Republicans know that stealing our rights away takes time and effort. You can’t just rush blindly into destroying a democracy because a gaggle of intolerant, ass-hatted “Christians” demand you do so—you have to do it slowly, a little chunk at a time.

But don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll get everything you ask for soon enough.