[firebrand]

But when the poll you are citing was conducted, conservatism wasn't explained to them. They were asked an oversimplified question and picked the answer that made them feel best about themselves. Same with all the people who said they were "pro-life" when asked in too simple a form. Everyone was rejoicing at the 51% but when the poll participants are asked more specifically what they believe in, it is no 51%.

Still, as I said at the time, I think it is an encouraging trend that more people want to think of themselves as conservative or pro-life. They are somewhere on the spectrum--moving in the right direction, one would hope.

Of course if each conservative idea were presented to them with a correct explanation, then the answers might be different and more positive toward conservatism. But that doesn't happen when a polltaker just asks a question.

[EternalVigilance]

The main point stands. Conservatism is not being fully represented in this country, because the party that wears the conservative label really isn’t.

[EternalVigilance]

One of the best current examples is that out of 31 states in which the people have had a chance to express their views on gay marriage through a vote, 31 states have rejected it.