I’ve been registered as an independent for some years now. Up until the 2010 elections I continued to donate to the Republican party because I wanted to see Republicans supported in elections with party funds. No more. I just throw their stuff away unopened and have been making the donations straight to my candidate(s) of choice. I don’t take their calls anymore either.
When someone asks me I’m not sure what to call myself. There is no “conservative” party.
I understand that a candidate has to appeal to many voters in order to win. I’m not convinced that a conserative candidate would be a losing proposition, even one more socially conservative than the mainstream as long as that candidate can make the voters understand that he/she will preserve their liberties and work for the good of the country.
I consider myself an “Independent Conservative” first at this point
Although I have voted Republican over the past 40+ years, over the past decade I have become more-and-more disenchanted w/the GOP. I am convinced that the GOP is more about elitist insiders maintaining and controlling their power than doing what is best for the Republic. Of course, the Dems are equally guilty of that charge; if not moreso, and have far worse policies.
At any rate, I will no longer blindly support GOP-E candidates just because they are endorsed by a cabal of Northeastern fiscal conservatives who are social liberals and who could care less about the Constitution or our God-given rights.
It appears that we are largely in agreement as to our definition and understanding of the political and philosophical journey upon which we have embarked.
Take care,
-Geoff