–First of all, Republicans (our supposed conservatives) have had extensive control within the government up until recently.–

NO. Almost no control at all.

Department of State – constantly leaking in opposition to President’s policies. Have we stopped the fast track Saudi visas?

CIA – constantly leaking in opposition to President’s policies. Bush should have fired the top 50 people in the CIA on September 12 2001

Department of Justice – Fitgerald appointed prosecutor to detriment of President’s position and policies. Gonzales pilloried for exercising hire/fire authority.

Senate – balance of power in the hands of Republicans in name only (and in Democratic hands when Jeffords jumped). Bush can’t get judges confirmed.