And there's the truth.
You don't like federalism? You may have conservative religious views, but you are definitely NOT politcally conservative.
p.s. You don't speak for all conservative Christians - I'm one myself.
“You don’t like federalism? You may have conservative religious views, but you are definitely NOT politcally conservative.”
I don’t believe in excessive federalism. I think constitutional ammendments banning abortion, homosexual marraige, etc. are important....at least the attempt. We are a UNION of states, but WE ARE ONE country. To allow a state TOO MUCH self control (on certain issues) can be a problem. I don’t like it that in some states the 2nd Ammendment is followed, while in others it is ignored. Certain freedoms and prohibitions need to be universal. The extreme federalists basically want each state to be a country unto itself. That becomes a problem, mainly (from my point of view) because some states are so liberal they allow legalization of drugs, homosexual marraige, while suppressing 2nd ammendment rights. While I support the 10th Ammendment, it can be overdone.
NO sensible conservative will say that someone is not conservative because they don’t endorse extreme federalism. Goodness, that argument goes all the way back to the beginning of our republic. Goodness, the extreme federalism view was a driving force behind the Civil War.
Regarding you being evangelical.....I have no way of knowing that for certain. However, a Christian is ALWAYS a Christian first and everything else second. IF NOT, then they are subject to questioning of their bonafides. I would rather be classified a religious conservative anyday if I have to embrace what is WRONG (allowing abortion and homosexual marraige is some states) to be called a political conservative by persons of questionable credentials and judgement.
On a personal level....get over the fact that Fred lost. If you don’t like Huckabee, vote for another candidate, but do so because you LIKE that candidate instead of disliking another. We Republicarns are too focused on the negative in certain candidates rather than the positive of those we support. That has been and will continue to be a recipe for disaster. BTW - I’m not certain I would vote for Huckabee this time. Whether it be Huckabee or Palin a candidate should declare their intentions and stope being coy. That was one of the things that hurt Fred Thompson.
Also, stop belittling persons because they appeal to a certain group....especially the base of the party. Also, IF you are ashamed of conservative evangelical Christians...stop calling yourself one...because you are not.