Who Am I and Why Am I Writing This....

I am a political conservative better described as "classical liberal".

I am for, not necessarily in this order: protection for the unborn, low taxes, efficient, responsive government, civil rights for all citizens, equal rule under the law, a strong national defense, law and order and the protection of the innocent, respect for market forces, and private property and gun rights.

In short, I am a "Reagan Republican". Always have been. It's in my DNA.

That being said, I am not a typical conservative, whatever that means. Many of my dearest friends and family are Yellow Dog Democrats, proud liberals and strong Obama supporters. I am a huge Prince fan, watch Project Runway with my wife, am left-handed, and have what many consider a scatlogical, anti-authoritarian, left-field sense of humor.

I have no malice towards Senator Obama. In fact, what is suprising, at least to me, is that I do not harbor my usual automatic dislike towards him that I do most liberal national Democratic politicians, i.e., Congresswoman Pelosi, Senators Reid, Leahy, Boxer, Shumer, Al Gore, etc. He seems a decent guy and I admire his beautiful family and interesting background story. That doesn't make him qualified to be President. No way, no how.

So I write... Feel free to contribute too but please be civil....

Upward and onward! Excelsior!!!!