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What I was suggesting is that CP was ranting against me based on his preconceived notions of a particular group of conservatives.

What I am suggesting is that by dividing Conservatives into labeled groups, you in effect divide Conservatives into factions. And factions tend to fight or quarrel with other factions, in turn weakening rather than strengthening the Conservative political movement in the country. Remember the old age about dealing with your enemies, "divide and conquer".

I am suggesting that what any particular group or any particular individual within that particular group believes about any single issue is irrelevant and debating the whys and wherefors of something that is not germane to the primary mission of the group is both divisive and a waste of resources.

Simplifying to the lowest common denominator, Democrats want to grow and expand the power of government. It is how they think, believe, win elections and grow their base of power. By default, Republicans become the opposition party. For conservatives, whose real mission is freedom, reducing the scope and power of government are paramount. By default, conservatives must focus on ensuring that Republicans are true to the mission of opposing Democrats. And that means focusing Republicans on reducing the scope and power of government. Anything else is a distraction and diverts attention and resources away from the primary mission.