Vanity: True Conservative Values?

[CaviarBloke]

I'm new here and hoping you can help me. I have a friend who told me that I should take McCain's speech last night to heart . . . that I should be positive, trust my country, and support our new president. Does this advice reflect true conservative values? What should I tell him?

[org.whodat]

Not many conservatives were voting for McCain. They were voting for Palin and were definitely voting against Zero.

I would say the bold part is the correct one.

[CaviarBloke]

Wow. I came here today to learn and seek advice. I had no idea I would be slammed so hard for asking a question. You know, there are few places for me to learn how to defend my conservative values. I thought that this is where I could get help. I live in Maryland and have a lot of lib friends. It’s hard for me to talk to them to get them to understand my beliefs. Sorry I asked for help. I won’t do it again.

[CaviarBloke]

Thanks! That’s a great answer.

[CaviarBloke]

Sorry. I’m learning. I thought that Free Republic was a place for conservatives to learn and discuss values and news and such with other conservatives. I didn’t realize that this was a vanity post. I thought that it was OK for me to post a question that I was having trouble with.

I got fired up with the election and all and thought this would be a good place for me. I didn’t mean to offend anyone. Sorry.

[CaviarBloke]

The name is sort of tribute to my dad. He was a fisherman. “Caviar Bloke” was a joke that we had. Sorry that you thought it meant something else.

[americanophile]

Look, people are very suspicious of “newbies” who show up the day after a big GOP defeat asking questions about conservatives. DailyKos types do it all the time. If you really are a conservative, then stick around for a while and let people get used to you - if you are sincere then I’ll be the first to apologize, and will be happy to discuss whatever you want.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

To be honest, lately I've seen thoughtful comments made by newbies and some really stupid crap posted by long-time members. Vanities should be the exception rather than the rule, and the one line brain farts and OMG did you just hear what I heard on TV threads should be zotted immediately. Endless vanities will continue as long as they are allowed.

Then again, I fully realize that I am not in charge, so I'm left to ridicule these folks early and often.

[Loud Mime]

You’re welcome.

AND, don’t mind the grouches on this forum. They are angry over the loss and the reasons for the loss. You asked a valid question and you did it in mannerly style.

Enjoy the forum.

[darkwing104]

What should I tell him?

Look him in the eye and smile and tell him (or any liberal) "You ain't seen nothing yet".