I consider myself a "libertarian," but I consistently vote for the GOP candidate over the Libertarian candidate, because those candidates, at least where I live, tend to be outlandish kooks and/or self-aggrandizing charlatans. I also agree with you that the concept of conservatism is in a crisis right now, especially here on Free Republic, where it seems conservatism is a synonym for prudery---and nothing more.
I think you have described the "New Republican Party's" direction in a very interesting perspective. It seems to be indicative of what I've been seeing over the last six months anyway . .