[Gunslingr3]

Most repulsive of all is the crony-capitalist, pay-for-access, big government supporting types that people are parading as ‘conservatives’ this cycle.
To me conservatism is larger than where one stands on abortion.

[napscoordinator]

So you agree with the guy that just got zotted?

[wagglebee]

Most repulsive of all is the crony-capitalist, pay-for-access, big government supporting types that people are parading as ‘conservatives’ this cycle.

Let me guess, your definition of conservative somehow includes leftist like Ron Paul?

To me conservatism is larger than where one stands on abortion.

That's true, but if a person will not defend the lives of the most innocent and helpless among us then it is axiomatic that they will not defend our Republic.

Take Ron Paul for instance, he believes that each state should be free to legalize abortion AND he also believes America's enemies like Iran should be free to develop nuclear weapons to destroy us.

[little jeremiah]

To me conservatism is larger than where one stands on abortion.

Of course it's larger than "just" being pro-life. But being pro-life is a big part of being conservative, no one can be a conservative and be simultaneously pro-death ie "pro-choice". Even state by state. Or pro-death as in "doctor assisted suicide" for that matter.

[Utmost Certainty]

To me conservatism is larger than where one stands on abortion.

Agreed. Hence why I can't support Santorum, because he's a big government collectivist who says personal autonomy and individualism are overrated, and that "America is about imposing our values on each other."