A fundamental split is taking place in our understanding of what it means to be conservative. As a fiscal conservative I am for free trade, balanced budgets and low taxes. I favor accelerated immigration to support a growing economy. I know it is complex but I favor both open borders and better security. I know we are clever enough to do both. I loath increased government meddling in our business and personal affairs. I have come to realize that I have no idea what social conservatives really want.
"A fundamental split is taking place in our understanding of what it means to be conservative."
I think it has always been an uneasy alliance between the fiscal conservatives and the social conservatives.
Put me down with the fiscal conservatives.
I've always thought that some of the wishes of the social conservatives directly clash with the "smaller, less intrusive government" wishes of the fiscal conservatives.
Probably makes me a Country Club Republican.