[paudio]

I noticed that not a single point is on social conservatism nor defense issues. The list only has suggestions on economic conservatism, which according to him, issues that can rally various kinds of 'conservatism' in one banner. Is that right? How about illegal immigrants, gay marriage, or abortion?

I have asked this before, but I keep wondering: are American conservatives ready to elect someone like Guido Westerwelle, a German politician who is a staunch free-market defender, but is also an openly gay?

[MSF BU]

To answer your last question, no, probably not. I’d guess sodomy is not considered normal behavior among many (most?) Republican voters.

[Marie2]

“are American conservatives ready to elect someone like Guido Westerwelle, a German politician who is a staunch free-market defender, but is also an openly gay? “

No, I am not “ready.” And no amount of “enlightenment” is going to get me “ready.”