Thank you for your careful and thoughtful reply. I appreciate it. I suppose we could discuss and, possibly, debate the meaning, the application, and the intended beneficiaries of “core beliefs,” but, for now, if you will permit, I am content to agree with you that it is early and debates have just begun, and promising candidates may, yet, appear on the national horizon. :)
You’re welcome. If I could leave you with one parting thought — the best way to combat liberalism is not to become more liberal. If you can reflect and find that you are truly conservative, select and candidate and use your vote to advance conservatism.