There is more to being a Conservative than paying lip service to Conservatism. That is what the real fakes do. They cry Conservatism, then they want the Government to step in.
Yeah, that's me, wanting gov't to step in :roll: Let's break you down and eat you for breakfast.
1) Real Conservatism means leaving the decision for abortion up to the states, as per the 10th Amendment. Fake Conservatives want to dictate abortion law to all 50 states. To me this is not any different than Liberals who want to force all 50 states to make abortion on demand available.
Most Conservatives, like all I know and consider good conservatives WANT the decision decided by the individual states. So you seem to have no real point here. Or are you saying that most Conservatives want a blanket ban nationwide? Cause if you claim that... you're just parroting the Lefty fear mongering that Conservatives want to ban abortion outright. Gee... I think I see the start of a trend here.
2) Real Conservatives don't tell others how immoral they are, while at the same time, get caught having homosexual affairs.
You mean decent folks don't do the "Do as I say not as I do" crap? Well there is a no brainer! Also note when a "Conservative" is caught doing such, they get booted out of office... Dem's get re-elected... Again fail to see your point here. Just making some lame blanket hit on Republicans for the scandals of a few members... did you get that from Huffpo?
3) Real Conservatives are against Federal spending, not only when Obama is in power, but when Bush was in power too.
And most of us WERE, why do you think 2006 and 2008 happened? Bush and the GOP Leadership depressed the base and ran us off. Again, you are making some lame blanket commentary to make yourself appear to be even handed and wise... you're spouting both common sense and what most Conservatives agree with... you haven't made a point here.
4) Real Conservatives are not abject hypocrites.
5) A real Conservative's hero is Ronald Reagan, or Barry Goldwater, or William F. Buckley. A fake Conservative's idol is Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck.
LOL. SO you cannot hold Reagan as an Icon, and listen to Rush, Hannity or Beck. Here's a hint Dan, "Real Conservatives" reject pandering folks liek you telling them who to believe and listen too... don't believe me? Jsut ask this guy why he lost his primary by 42%
Right Now - Why did Rep. Bob Inglis lose by 42 points?
First Read - GOP watch: Inglis blames Palin and Beck
6) A real Conservative does believe in social values, but at the same time, recognizes that it is not the government's place to piously and self-righteously dictate those values to others. A real Conservative recognizes that God has the final say, not a collection of men who call themselves a government.
Ahh the old "Those fake conservatives want to establish a theocracy" line of attack. So instead of being proud of having, and supporting moral values they believe in, "real Conservatives" should be ashamed of EVER suggesting that their beliefs should have any place in local, state or federal Gov't. There is a term for folks like you, Blue Blood Republican. You sound an AWFUL lot like them.
7) A real Conservative does not believe in bailouts for failing companies. A fake Conservative does not believe in bailouts for failing companies, unless the company is failing during the Bush administration.
How many "Conservatives" backed the bailouts on this forum? Few to none. Who are you rallying against here buddy?
8) A real Conservative has Tea Parties. A fake Conservative has the Tea Party Express.
Yeah, outrage at big gov't is SO wrong. How dare anyone that attends these rally's call themselves "conservative"!?!? REAL Conservatives don't let their voices be heard, or get excited. No they remain calm, and look for bi-partisan reach across the isle compromise on all issues...
9) A real Conservative loves America, and all it stands for. A fake Conservative loves America except where it stands for things he does not believe in.
So a REAL Conservative backs anything and everything they are against they love too eh? So they have no real values, just peace love and dope man!
The only "conservatives" that do crap like this are the idiots like the Westboro Baptist Church fools.
10) A real Conservative holds to Conservative values his whole life. A fake Conservative is much like a Liberal on steroids, when it suits his political purposes.
A "real Conservative" doesn't let his personal views influence his political views, GOT IT! So why should a "real" conservative even vote? After all his "Values" might influence his political views and we Just CAN'T HAVE THAT.
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11) A real Conservative in Texas will vote for Bill White, not because he is a Democrat, but because Rick Perry is a Socialist of the worst kind, and not a Conservative in any way, shape, or form. A fake Conservative will vote for Rick Perry because he has an "R" after his name, and for no other reason.
Question: Why should anyone VOTE for White? Just because Perry sucks? At least we know our "Real Conservative" will vote Democrat...
Shocking really.
Almost all of your commentary is hallow, pointless, you might as well said "A REAL Conservative doesn't eat Lime Jello", it would have been just as meaningful.
Here's a more accurate list of "Conservative Values".
1. Loves America, and Loves the Constitution.
2. Government only as big as is NEEDED to fulfill Gov'ts Constitutional Obligations.
3. Isn't ashamed of his Personal and Moral Values, and uses them to GUIDE his decisions in life. (that includes voting for those of you in Rio Linda)
4. Can listen to Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh and appreciate the humor of the entertainment and glean information from it at the same time. (And turns up the volume around co-workers to help educate them too)
5. Doesn't backdown or run from his beliefs because some people may not like him...
Bonus!
Doesn't vote for a liberal just cause the GOP choice is imperfect without cause, Bill White is a big Government guy. Does that make.. Dan a Hypocrite?
Rick Perry is somewhat corrupt and kind of a dick sometimes, Bill White BELIEVES in the power of Gov't. I'll go against the BIG Gov't any day.