From one joe to another.... It would appear you are ready to come on over to the dark side... small l libertarianism (strict constitutionalist) is the only salvation this country has left.
I have always said that the constitution, as written will piss off liberals and conservatives alike... as a matter of fact, the only difference between a liberal and a social(ist) conservative is which side of the spectrum they wish to control from.
Agreed. Right now, if the Constitution was followed as intended, there'd be a trainload of oxen gored, on both sides of the aisle.
Most people have no concept what true freedom entails, and little desire to embrace the responsibility which goes with it. They are too busy racking up 'freedoms from' to realize how many 'freedoms to' they have lost.