[roamer_1]

The typical “conservative spoiler” voter, I see. Not just hoping that the FR early favorite develops, but already condemning over 3 years out. For all the good that does you might as well be a DU plant.

I will happily support any candidate who embraces the principles of all three pillars of Conservatism. That is what a "Conservative" candidate IS. Candidates who are not able to embrace all three pillars of Conservatism invariably cause infighting and factionalism, and should not be supported.

Palin is a moderate populist who leans conservative (a lot like Thompson), but is not a Conservative.

Oddly enough, it is those who follow the populists and pragmatists who do Conservatives harm, not those such as I, as you accuse.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Palin is a moderate populist who leans conservative (a lot like Thompson), but is not a Conservative.

Roamer, you're right in that we rarely disagree and you have my respect and FRiendship. However, can you please back up this statement and tell me why you think she's not Conservative? Her record as governor of Alaska suggests otherwise...how is her record NOT Conservative?

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

Palin is a moderate populist who leans conservative (a lot like Thompson), but is not a Conservative.

Sounds like a reasonable definition of a conservative to me.

BTW. I voted for Thompson as well as did about 70% of Freepers. Thompson is a conservative and likes Palin.