Ark wrote..
Was Pence soooo politically unaware that he didn't realize that to most Democratic Voters, and MANY Independents, the word "Conservative" has NOTHING to do with Fiscal Conservatism or small government?
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And, unlike many (former ) Dems, I know that the "scary, hate mongering nutty Xtian" meme is just a load of crap to garner votes. Fear mongering at it's finest.
But good luck finding a whole lot of Dems or ex- Dems like me out there who believe that Big Gov. is a LOT scarier than True Believer Xtians.
Your ENTIRE post is right on the money!
I'd like to extend your point about "Xians"; The reality is that the Dems/Progs/Liberals (whatever your label) are basically just as much "Xians" themselves! They just foster a belief that the state/majority knows "what's best for you". Rather than [insert deity].
Once you take out the emotionally charged language it's obvious that both are just thinly veiled excuses for centralizing control and wielding power.