I voted Republican in 2004 (my first election) and 2006. Of course, I also thought it was okay for the U.S. to invade other countries and impose democracy (and other U.S. values).
Then, I grew up.
In 2008, I supported a "kook" who has, on multiple occasions over the years proposed bills, under both Democrat-controlled and Republican-controlled Congresses, to separate Social Security funds from the general budget.
The bills died in all Congresses, including the ones controlled by so-called conservatives, many of whom were far more interested in spending like drunken Democrats than they were in actually abiding by the Constitution.
Now you know why I don't vote Republican any more.
I think the one to which you refer to has some sound fiscal ideas, but that is not all there is in being a president.
And..I have a really big problem with Libertarians running as Republicans to get elected. It seems a little bit disingenuous to me. Be who you are. (BTW, I am from Texas..and thankfully do not live in his district.)
But at least I know where you are coming from.
” In 2008, I supported a “kook” who has, on multiple occasions over the years proposed bills, under both Democrat-controlled and Republican-controlled Congresses, to separate Social Security funds from the general budget.
The bills died in all Congresses, including the ones controlled by so-called conservatives, many of whom were far more interested in spending like drunken Democrats than they were in actually abiding by the Constitution.”
RINOS are merely left wing liberals with a “guilt complex”