If someone's actions are objectively supporting John Kerry, why shouldn't it be pointed out? Why is that causing such distress? No distress on my part, I'm enjoying your self-immolation.
Incidentally, claiming that support of conservatism is equivalent to support of John Kerry is...somewhat Orwellian. It's also somewhat ridiculous.
Why are you unwilling to address the conseuqences of your actions, and instead prefer to hide behind the claim that I am being "childish"?
In point of fact, adapting names to make fun of people is an attribute normally associated with children. What else would you have me call it?
As far as consequences, we're seeing them on this thread. I've pressured my lawmakers to become more conservative, and in turn they're pressuring the White House to do the same. Conservatism is the big winner here, which is why I'm surprised you seem so upset. Shouldn't self-professed conservatives be happy by this turn of events?
As far as my cause, mission accomplished (at least for today). I'll keep fighting for my principles, and hopefully see more results like the one described in the posted article.
How does indirectly electing John F. Kerry to the office of President of the United States advance the cause of conservatism?
And no, this conservative is NOT happy at the turn of events. This conservative SUPPORTS Bush on immigration policy. Government spending isn't a big deal to me.
You asked Poohbah if he'd run into either unappeasables or had a history with "unfriendly conservatives" in the past. Well, I can't speak for him, although I do remember he has recounted some past experiences on this forum.
For me, it was John Warner backstabbing Ollie North that has me questioning ANYONE who would take action that would directly or indirectly elect a liberal. I will note that Senator Warner has NOT received my vote in the past two elections for Senate - I wrote Ollie in both times. Should Warner run for re-election, I will do the same.
That's my experience. And I see no reason why I should hold those who profess to be conservative to any less of a standard than I am holding Senator Warner to. If that causes you difficulty, so be it.
I'm not going to let people act childish and indirectly elect liberals. Particularly when you read what their national security positions are (the link is from Hugh Hewitt's Weekly Standard article):
http://64.177.207.201/pages/8_470.html