Although I disagree with ansell2 about Michael’s suitability for what he does for a living, I think it odd that you question his projection of ‘we conservatives’.
Without question Free Republic is a strongly conservative forum inhabited by some very fine conservative minds and passionate conservative hearts.
Anyone that enjoys getting the truth, of learning how to get at the truth through all the con games of the media find that the Free Republic comments, debates and added reporting are advanced education that is leading edge in politics without the pedantry of syndicated media production.
So, if one scans and reads Free Republic, it’s almost a certainty that one sees that the conservatives of this forum are not enamored with Rand Paul.
Over the past year my own views of Rand Paul became mixed and only recently became set against his candidacy. His endorsement of McConnell was the final straw because it was entirely unnecessary in principle except the principle of campaign money which is all McConnell has to offer as a conduit for K Street corruption. Paul is therefore a sellout who is careful to hold his finger to which way the wind blows.
Using the term “we” when talking about one’s personal opinion is a misuse of the english language.
So would you have the same opinion of Sarah Palin given her endorsement of John McCain in his recent Senate run?