Easy... I'm not a conservative, I'm a Libertarian. I wasn't bragging about getting Cantwell elected, I was bragging about costing Gorton the election because he flip-flopped on guns. One of the reasons I became a Libertarian is to punish Republicans like him for pretending to be something they're not. Since the only language they seem to understand is brute force, that's the way we'll communicate with them. I'm sure he never thought a lowly Libertarian like Jeff Jared could cost him reelection; well now he knows better. Save your tears for the hunters and sportsmen of his state, you know the ones he sold out so he could appeal to the left-wing gun grabbers who wound up not voting for him anyway.
Well! There you have it, folks!
A vote, not for principle, but for punishment. Well, at least you're honest.
I don't think Republicans ever claimed to be Libertarians, however, you're welcome to your opinion, but I think it's wacko! If you look at the Libertarians there is much that is wrong with this party too. I have given them money in the past, but stopped. Anyway, you were definitely BRAGGING that you got Cantwell elected - and the reason is to PUNISH the Republicans. Well you punished more than just Republicans in my opinion.