[LowCountryJoe]

Great read but the problem here is what the author defines as “least common denominators”. These were the ideas that, at a bare minimum, qualified as conservative in nature; they’re distinctively small-l libertarian ideas. But what of the, to keep the inaccurate math analogy going, greatest common factors? I’ve discussed issues with some conservatives where, in my opinion, their desire to control behavior sounded Talibanish-like. And where is global commerce in this piece? Why was that issue excluded?

[neverdem]

I’ve discussed issues with some conservatives where, in my opinion, their desire to control behavior sounded Talibanish-like.

There are left and right wing statists in both parties. Look at Rudy, a control freak if ever there was one.

And where is global commerce in this piece? Why was that issue excluded?

A lot of the base has been harmed by free trade and globalization. I've seen a lot of talk about fair trade.

[Delacon]

Pro-capitalism and rights to property as necessary to a free society are two biggies the writer overlooked.