[Migraine]

I don’t think it’s a problem with RECOGNIZING conservatism; it’s more about ORGANIZING it.

The problem comes when a candidate who believes and advocates 999 conservative ideals, but is squishy on abortion, that candidate becomes a total scoundrel in the eyes of a third of conservatives.
Another candidate believes and advocates and has a track record of fostering 999 conservative ideals, but believes the scientists who tout global warming MIGHT be right. That candidate is now a TOTAL SCOUNDREL to another third of the movement.
Another candidate believes, advocates, has a track record in office, and brilliantly enunciates 999 conservative ideals; but he once allowed himself to be hornswoggled by a floozie, a socialist or a huckster. That candidate, you guessed it, is a TOTAL SCOUNDREL in the eyes of another third of conservatives.
This is what has to stop. This disorganization, or failure to organize around the greater good, this quixotic quest for absolute purity, equals dysfunctional conservatism.
We know and recognize conservatism. We just don’t know smart. And we wouldn’t know WINNING if it bit us in the ass.

[NoPrisoners]

And we wouldn’t know WINNING if it bit us in the ass.

You got that right, Migraine!

[RWGinger]

migraine
you have succinctly pointed out the problem. I hope everyone re reads your post ( #12) and recognizes themselves .
There is NO perfect candidate.
make a list of your top priorities that a president can affect and choose the best candidate based on that.
the best candidate may not agree with you on total abortion ban or total gay ban but does agree with you on economic and foreign policy issues.
That should be good enough.
if too many people refuse to vote for the GOP canididate unless they share your exact views those who don’t vote will be helping to keep 0dumbo in office.

[joe fonebone]

You hit the nail right on the head!!!! What folks need to remember is that a president is limited by the congress... elect conservative house and senators, and the president is in check... having said that, if the choice is between the professional socialist (fubo) and the amateur socialist (mcromney) let the professionals do their job... I will never pull the lever for a socialist, NEVER.. daffy duck will get my vote before a socialist

[knarf]

All that logic and fact ... now I'VE got a migraine.

What could/should we do?

Any/every time an accusation is hurled ... just tell that entity, GFY ?

(Oh how I wish they WOULD)