"I am a libertarian conservative..."
That means something to you, apparently. But to others, it means little.
For or against illegal immigration?
For or against abortion?
For or against war in Iraq?
For or against Patriot Act?
For or against legalization of drugs?
You are right- language itself has no authority. What matters are the issues. I have no intent to deceive, so I'll lay my cards on the table.
For or against illegal immigration? Against.
For or against abortion? Against.
For or against war in Iraq? For.
For or against Patriot Act? Mostly for. Not in favor of so-called sneak-and-peek warrants and a few other provisions, but very much in favor of everything else.
For or against legalization of drugs? Not in favor of the War on Drugs. I believe it should be a state matter to regulate drug use.