The problem is if this guy believes what he does on each of the issues he lists in this piece, he could not possibly have ever voted for a Republican unless the Republicans in Eugene are Democrats. Either that or he hasn't a clue as to how the Republican Party evolved after Nixon, or even Goldwater.
My guess is this guy reads "law" stuff and not much else. In Minneapolis we have some sports writers that have talk radio shows. They spend a good deal of time on the shows talking politics. I find a couple of them to be superb sports writers. It's obvious when they venture into other venues they are illiterate. Perhaps our friend from Eugene is of the same ilk.
Did I get in before the ZOT?
Well, there is something to be said for fiscal discipline and "Peace through strength". The problem is, the people who are complaining about that now are the same people who would oppose Republicans on budget cuts also. Also, peace through stregth only works if you prove that you will use your stregth when necessary.