[Swordfished]

But equally clear is the fact that the other 50% of Americans don’t want socialism, still preferring the Founders’ notion of freedom, liberty and self-governance.

How is this clear? Where are the numbers that back this up? If only a percentage of Republicans are conservatives, then the percentage must be down near 25%, including the libertarians.

I bet less than 1% at most understand "the founders’ notion of freedom, liberty and self-governance."

[PlainOleAmerican]

Opinions vary... especially on numbers.