[LongElegantLegs]

'cause God knows you can't have a happy, fulfilling life without Cell Phones and HBO.../sarc

I think you're missing something here; For 'crunchy cons'(I don't like the name), loving nature is personal. For liberal tree-huggers, it's a political ideology and weapon. We discourage materialism in our own houses, but a liberal will tax you for your 'luxury' items.

[.cnI redruM]

>>>We discourage materialism in our own houses, but a liberal will tax you for your 'luxury' items.

There is something to be said for that outlook. I just don't think it will stop at the yard's edge. Moderate environmentalism reminds me of moderate Islam; a misnomer designed to disguise a disingenuous intent.

[alwaysconservative]

Well said! While I don't like the name either, at least conservatives are debating ideas and ideology instead of following like sheep in that other party.

I had a cute line from a cartoon that I paraphrased to use as a tag, but it was too long. . .

"At first I became a vegetarian for health reasons, then I remained one for ethical reasons; now I am one just to tick people off" (LOL!)