Define conservative, because I'll be damned if I can not on Free Republic that's for sure. This forum can't even agree on a candidate.
Define conservative, because I'll be damned if I can not on Free Republic that's for sure. This forum can't even agree on a candidate.FR is a great forum, but it's entire membership combined including lurkers and just occasional readers equates to what percentage of the total Republican voters? Probably not a majority.
I'm not denigrating - I'm just saying that judging possibilities by a bunch of occasional curmudgeons on an internet forum is probably not a sound assessment of conditions.
"Conservative" does not need to be defined to suit some FR curmudgeons. I'm no source to be highly regarded, but most folks agree that a return to the original intent of the constitution, fiscal responsibility, capable national defense, minimizing govt and maximizing liberty are some of the core principles to work towards. I think the biggest disconnect here on FR comes when folks start digging into the details. And then we all start expending enormous amounts of brain-power and effort looking for any way to say ""NO" when it is easier to say "YES" and work towards common goals. We are spoiled brats in that regard. And with that in mind, judging national consensus on any specific conservative issue by passionate arguments on FR is probably not a good idea.