If the conservative movement is made up only of those who subscribe to Free Republic;s manifesto, then it is a small movement indeed. And it seems you have missed the point I made once again. You claim a large conservative plurality based on the 40% self identification in the Gallup Poll. My point is that many people self identify as conservatives who DO NOT subscribe to all the tenets of Free Republic’s manifesto. That 40% number is,I believe,accurate, but not in any way descriptive of a singular solid political or social movement.Here’s a thought to consider. In November I will vote for any candidate who appears on the GOP ballot line for POTUS. I will do that without any hesitation. Can you say the same?
It's accurate, alright. I think it's you who needs to pull out a dictionary and define the word conservative, so that you can come to grips with where you actually stand, politically.
No offense, but reading between the lines of your posts, I'd say that you're a center-right moderate, not a conservative.
The reason that Free Republic is so successful, is because the tenets and behavior of this site, represent conservative thought better than nearly any other meeting place on the internet.
Name a site which bills itself as conservative, yet is home to a more moderate community, that exceeds the membership and activity of Free Republic. Don't bother, because you won't find it.
If you're looking for honest conservatism, you've found it here. If this site isn't your cup of tea, then you only think you're a conservative.