To: Old_Mil
>> the core conservative principles of the party revolve around individual liberty and a limited government that serves to protect that liberty.
These are the principles of libertarianism, not of conservatism. Conservatism seeks to conserve the faith and governance of the founders of the nation.<<
well, they were certainly part of Ronald Reagan’s brand of conservatism.
41 posted on
08/20/2007 11:34:23 PM PDT by
gondramB
(Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
To: gondramB
These are the principles of libertarianism, not of conservatism. Conservatism seeks to conserve the faith and governance of the founders of the nation.<< well, they were certainly part of Ronald Reagan’s brand of conservatism.
They are a part of conservatism, but not its guiding principles. A means to the latter end. Certainly not an excuse to justify sodomy. Gays should get out of the party.
82 posted on
08/21/2007 6:05:41 AM PDT by
Old_Mil
(Rudy = Hillary, Fred = Dole, Romney = Kerry, McCain = Crazy. No Thanks.)
To: gondramB
And Ronald Reagan opposed “gay rights” legislation.
83 posted on
08/21/2007 6:10:45 AM PDT by
puroresu
To: gondramB
>>well, they were certainly part of
>>Ronald Reagan’s brand of conservatism.
Richard Nixon was the last conservative president.
Obviously, I’m not a Reagan worshiper.
104 posted on
08/21/2007 8:19:30 AM PDT by
VxH
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