[Cicero]

Conservatives could afford to be "skeptical of change" in the old days, maybe. But that hardly describes the position now. I agree that government should not be used to force social changes on people. But especially after the clinton years, especially a lot needs to be changed. But it can only be changed gradually, and only if the American people can be persuaded to go along with it.

There are many different kinds of conservatives. I'll agree that the Harry Browne conservatives are probably down to about 1%. You can't base a realistic political agenda on 1% support.

[winner45]

re: msg #8 ...You can't base a realistic political agenda on 1% support.

If the pubbies fail to curtail federal spending and power grabing, then perhaps the Libertarians will be a more desirable choice assuming some decent candidates are recruited.