Don't blame me, you've defined yourself. You whine about FredT for following his schedule and not paying attention to what the liberal media wants. Yet you supply nuanced kudos to Rooty Toot. LOL, whatever.
>>>>>As for Fred taking away Rudy's support, isn't that what the primaries are for? Why would I get upset about that?
One reason, you obviously didn't think it was important enough to even mention. But showing up for another debate held in the confines of a liberal network, with a ex-Clintonista running the show, that was okay by you. LOL
>>>>>I don't need to prove my conservatism to you or any body else. After all that is subjective thing. I will tell you that I am much more of a fiscal conservative, and security conservative than I am a social conservative but if you and other Fred supporters try and define the entire party, it is you who will lose.
There have been many FReepers over the years who would agree with you about conservatism being a political endeavor open to personal interpretations. That is a wrong. The modern conservative movement is steeped in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the anti-liberal politics of both social and fiscal conservatism.
>>>>>>And if Fred actually gets in the race, and says anything that impresses me, it could still be him.
FredT has expressed a lot of impressive rhetoric over the last several months. He's made many pronouncements about his conservative politics, in numerous public venues. FredT has given many interviews and written many editorial opinions on ALL the issues. Not to mention his radio commentary.
Either you haven't been listening to his words, or you've chosen to ignore him. What you object to, is FredT not engaging in debates hosted by liberal media outlets. You'd rather jump to conclusions and cast aspersions on a good conservative whose chosen to set his own political course. I kinda like it. FredT is not afraid to be different. I'm not 100% sure he's running, but all the signs are there. He'll be a positive addition in the race to the GOP nomination.
Btw, the #1 priority on FR today, is for conservatives to work at assuring the liberal Rooty Toot never gets the nomination. FredT has already made it obvious to anyone paying attention, that his impact on the former liberal mayors campaign effort, has the RudyBoosters running scared.
Yet here you are trying to give me your interpretation of what conservatism "should" be.
If we follow the Constitution, as you suggest, I don't remember abortion being in there. Don't get me wrong, I am pro life. I do think that Roe V Wade was decided wrongly, but I also think that some people here on Free Republic wish that it was part of the Bill of Rights. It isn't there. I do agree with Fred Thompson that it should be left up to the States, like a lot of stuff, but I also know that even with 8 years of a Pro Life President, Roe V Wade is still the law of the land.
Fiscal concerns, and national security is, in my opinion, much more "Constitutional" than any of the social concerns out there. I have not said that Fred can't lead, only that he hasn't shown it yet. We may differ, but until Jim Robinson actually kicks me off, I will be here trying to remind many of you "head in the sand", "my way, or the highway" conservatives that there are reasons that Rudy leads the polls. And the number one reason is he is a Leader and he will fight the Islamic Fascist who aim to take all of our rights away.
I am really sorry to hear that. I thought that seeing that the democrats did not win the election would be #1 priority on FR today.