[generally]

You might be a good Republican if you are willing to open your heart and your wallet to help others, but resent having the Democrats pry open your wallet to help themselves.

[MNJohnnie]

If you believe actions have consequences, that the rights of the individual are not trumped by the the emotional whimsy of the many and that the average citizen, working in his own self interest does more to promote the general welfare then all Govt programs combined, you might be a good Republican.