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First off, unlike the poll(s) you're citing, the 60 Minutes poll gave respondents four alternatives for how to cut the deficit. Respondents state their preference for only one - the same respondent could not choose both taxing the rich and cutting defense. Therefore, in this instance, it makes perfect sense to add them.

Second, it isn't my logic. I was comparing the absurdity of that poll's numbers to the absurdity of Howard Dean's statements. Of course 81% of Americans don't support the Democrats' fiscal platform. If they did, Democrats would have gained 50 seats in the House.

the 60 Minutes poll gave respondents four alternatives for how to cut the deficit. Respondents state their preference for only one - the same respondent could not choose both taxing the rich and cutting defense. Therefore, in this instance, it makes perfect sense to add them.

OK, I see. The issue is as old as time, and one recognized by the Founders A majority of the people will always be less rich than the richest. In a democracy, what's to stop the majority from taking from the minority. Ultimately, a wise citizenry, which realizes there are no free lunches.

That is the job of conservatism, to educate the citizenry by appealing to their common sense. We will succeed if our citizenry generally has salt, the common sense. We are doomed if it does not.

At least let's start with ourselves, the so-called "conservative activists." We should look for candidates whose comportment and lives exemplify sobriety and a respect for the hard-earned lessons of history, not those who parrot the lines.