Then can someone please define for me what being a Republican makes me politically as an individual?
in the context of a Liberal Republican is better than no Republican. <-- I think we agree that this is completely false. Look at McCain, Snow, Graham etc.
As an individual you believe that you are endowed with inalienable rights. That government should recognize that you have them and protect them. You should be allowed the fruits of your labor and all that other stuff is just tyranny. (I wish I could be more articulate but it's past my bedtime)