Ideologically I am a conservative/libertarian. But I vote Republican. Sort of like Milton Friedman said, “I’m a libertarian with a small L.” I’m a realist. Romney is a successful American businessman and familyman. He’s got 1 wife and 5 sons. That is all that I need to know.
Conservatism isn’t going to be saved or destroyed by any of these people. That’s up to the common people, not one person.
Isn’t a Fred voter just a Hunter voter who wants to win? What does that say about Hunter voters? They are the purest in ideology. And for that, I must say I admire them the most. LOL
I’m still waiting for that list of names, where is it ?
So you’re a conservative-libertarian willing to put aside your politics to vote for a liberal-moderate, big government Republican named Mitt Romney. Someone who places political expediency above all else.
I’ve been coming to FR for over 8 years now. The objectives of this forum have always been crystal clear. FReepers promote conservative candidates, advance conservatism and defend the Constittuion.
The #1 goal of Free Republic for most of 2007, has been to knock off Rooty and get the best conservative candidate the GOP nomination.
Romney is no conservative. Supporting someone who isn’t a conservative is a self-defeating proposition.