REAL conservatives I suppose you consider yourself a real conservative? From your erroneous opinion of the Republican party, I would assume you're not one. Erstwise you'd be calling yourself a pile of @@@@ (oops, no spell check)****.
Conservatism is much more than just being tight with money. Republicans who would abandon the president in an election year, considering what's at stake are shortsighted and selfish. The more important issue is survival and, in case you've missed the news, we're in a war. Nice as it would be for the congress to actually quit spending so damn much, it is a small inconvenience compared to the possibility of terrorist appearing in a neighborhood near you.
The democrats would let it happen. Not intentionally, but out of shear incompetence, proven by the last democrat administration. Bush needs to stay.
You said that I was correct. I'm glad that you agree with me that a 'conservative' vote for anyone other than George Bush is a wasted vote.
Take your blinders off...the war isn't just on terrorism. There is a war on our constitution and conservatism, something that many of you people fail to see or simply don't give a damn because you're so blinded by party loyalty.
I've supported the Republican Party since '68 and by support I don't mean just voting Republican. Not only have I made financial contributions I have actively campaigned for Republicans on a local, state and federal level. I might add I served as a State Representative as a Republican. Now, the Republican Party, lead by GW Bush is deserting me.
As far as me being shortsighted I think that our President is being shortsighted by abandoning conservative principles simply to get re-elected. Do you consider signing the perscription drugs benefits bill a conservative move? Are you in favor of EXPANDING federal programs? Do you support the Department of Education or the National Endowment of the Arts? Do you support CFR? Do you believe we should provide amnesty for illegal aliens? It appears our President believes in those things and if you believe in those things then your just another one of those "compassionate conservatives".