[samtheman]

Only capitalism recognizes the inherent freedom of the individual. Only capitalism allows an individual to state unequivocally that no one has more standing in the question of how that individual will live than he does.

Of course. It almost goes without saying. This article reminds me of my ongoing discomfort with the word "conservative" since it does contain manifestations of nanny-statism, though not nearly as rigid or encompassing as socialism.

I prefer the word "Republican" to "conservative"... or rather, I WOULD prefer that word if the party hadn't been long ago taken over by GHWBush/Rockerfeller socialist elitists.

So for now, despite it's weaknesses, "conservative" is the best word we've got.

[muir_redwoods]

Personally, I prefer “Constitutionalist”, it puts leftists in the position of overtly arguing against the Constitution.