A Question for my confused Neo-con in training Brother....

Ryan,

I had asked what ilk of the conservatives you find yourself in because I am trying to understand your position to a greater extent. At the risk of conveying political weakness I have been assessing and agreeing with quite a few conservative pieces in regards to the state of the republican party. Some are Obama backers, most are starting to circle the wagons for there worst nightmare: McCain. But while there choice of party and political leaders may be rooted in there beliefs to some degree, most all the conservatives I am reviewing look beyond the president they back.

Where I am going is your politics should be more then the Bush/Obama you back.Most conservatives feel Bush has run the party into the ground and are very afraid McCain will be more of the same. I know you know this. True Republicans want to return to smaller government, fiscal responsibility, non-torture, restoration of civil liberties, less-religious overtones in government...ect.So I guess my question is where do you stand? Do you put party before the Man? Or the Man before the party….. What are your political standings? Please do not confuse this with a probe into the issues: “I believe in keeping America safe from terrorist or I am against abortion”. Rather what political philosophies do you embody besides quoting bold type, right wing headlines?

I ask because I am concerned you have lost your political purpose. You have truly “stood by your man” Bush through impressive odds. And although you wavered on which republican candidate to throw your weight behind, McCain seems your fit, as he will truly keep the Bush legacy in full…err..swing. However Ryan, I caution you and ask that you reconsider your position with them. It is an indisputable fact that they are not conservatives or for argument sake, haven't practiced conservative ideals. I have much respect for any and all Republicans that have stood up and said they will not support McCain because he has agreed to keep tax cuts for the rich permanent...even in the face of economic recession… and other things of this nature. I can relate. I have made the same mistake. When I backed John Kerry I followed the party down the rabbit hole to utter embarrassment. Although, I will never forgive the swift boating of someone who was a vet, I supported John cause he was above my scrutiny as a Democrat. I will never make that mistake again.

Rush and Hannity and Beck make there living off characterizing these leaders as the party. As Bush goes so goes the party. But true political honesty tells quite a different story.

That is why I support Obama. That is why a lot of people, Michelle and many supporters believe they are proud again of the society and the American culture and America in general. Cause Obama actually embodies my beliefs and the beliefs of the Democratic party and his movement is powerful. Every poll Ryan shows a freshman senator (Obama) winning against a seasoned vet (McCain).....you can't deny that. And all things being equal...that is because Obama has the support of Liberals...McCain unlike Bush does not have the support of his party. And yes, I know some will come around....but you cannot deny the sell out potential there.But what do you think about supporting leaders that don't reflect your CORE party beliefs? Or are your political ideals interchangeable with who is holding the mirror?