[BlackElk]

Gee, is that what Heinlein would have thought? Was he about trolling for moderates? Aren't atheists often irreligious zealots?

What is a fiscal conservative? Someone who balances budgets? Would that be by raising taxes or lowering spending? If Arnie follows his puppetmaster Pete Wilson's example, his election will result in colossal tax increases to pay off Warren Buffett's friends.

If you think so much of Arnie, run him as a Libertarian Party candidate. He is certainly no Republican.

Fiscal conservatism cannot stand on its own.

[LPM1888]

You asked what Heinlein thought, here is your answer.

History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a religion and spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable pleasure from fiddling with it. -- Lazarus Long

[LPM1888]

You should read Heinlein's "Revolt in 2100" to get a good feel for his predictions about the dangers of a Theocracy controlling America.