[tdadams]

Rather than pity me as a naive and manipulated conservative, try to conceive that possibly it's your assessment that's mistaken. There are different varieties of conservatives. Most here would consider themselves social conservatives. I am not a social conservative. I am a libertarian conservative.

I do not find homosexuals threatening or repugnant. I view them pretty much with neutrality. I don't think the average homosexual is Machiavellian. I do find the manner in which they're treated by most social conservatives to be appalling, as well as counter-productive. That's why I'm frequently on here criticizing the bellicostity and denigration that some Freepers direct towards homosexuals.

[Huber]

There are different varieties of conservatives. Most here would consider themselves social conservatives. I am not a social conservative. I am a libertarian conservative.

Do you think that libertarian conservatism is sustainable over more than two generations without what you describe as "social conservatism"?

(Conservatives would describe it as a respect for the wisdom of tradition as well as a faith in God and a recognition of evil and of the dual nature of man.)

[Huber]

If you are looking for a good book on the topic of libertarianism and conservatism, here is a classic: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/003043730X/qid=1081641377/sr=8-5/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i5_xgl14/002-7092867-4340855?v=glance&s=books&n=507846