Amen to that, Compadre! Call it whatever you want - the Founding Fathers would agree with you!
As for me, I'm a 'small-r' republican, just like Thomas Jefferson (as best as I can determine). I've sworn an oath to support our constitutional republic; any political party named after it comes second (if that).
Many thanks (as always!), best wishes & best regards...
Jefferson is good. I generally try to vote for as much James Madison and as little FDR as I can find.