FR pretty much covers the spectrum of the GOP. IMHO, the problem with this thread is that it is too long. Most people are looking for a quick read, that is why the post about the 10 greatest quotes is getting more response. Most people don't realize how deep Reagan spoke on issues. Bush has never said more than 4 sentences about abortion in a speech and has never spoke as eloquently or as forcefully on the issue as Reagan. On the plus side, Bush's Supreme Court appointments appear solidly against abortion.
Maybe that is part of the problem. FR has never promoted a particular political party. FR exists to advance the conservative agenda. That's why I come here. Not all Republicans are conservative. JR has made support for PresBush a priority because of the WOT. Nothing wrong with an America first attitude.
>>>>Most people are looking for a quick read ...
Are you saying that FReepers have short attention spans? Most conservatives I know are voracious readers. If you read the Reagan essay on abortion before, no reason to read it again, but a comment is in order. After all, tomorrow is the 33rd anniversary of Roe v Wade.
Frankly, there has been a growing amount of crapola being posted on FR over the last couple years. Half of what is posted on FR has nothing to do with conservatism and a significant amount of the posts are tied to liberal writings, from liberal websites. Exactly what conservatives are strongly opposed to. Makes no sense to me.
Sometimes I think FR has turned into a daily soap opera and not the public square for conservative issues, it was designed to be.