Republicans & Conservatives Editor Profile for Michael Smith

Profile for Michael Smith

Full Name: Michael Charles Smith

Web Site: http://www.smithforpresident.com/

Political Affiliation: Republican, Traditional Conservative

Politically Active? Heck yes. Unrealistically so.

Number of Posts: 17

Biography:

I’m a Republican who’s disillusioned with the recent trends of “conservatism” within the Party. I believe in smaller government, individual accountability, and personal liberty.

I envision a Republican Party that respects civil liberties, values environmental stewardship, advocates for free and fair markets, and applies its principles with some integrity. I reject government as an instrument of coerced morality and advantage for those with connections.

I’m running for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2008. With no fear of alienating my funding base or losing my incumbency, I intend to represent a voice in the debate that the front-runners will not readily express.

We need real debate on issues, and it can be conducted in a tough but cordial manner. Dissent is not unpatriotic and different points of view are not evil.

All Posts for Michael Smith

03/15/2007: California's February Primary Stinks

02/23/2007: The Flawed Economics of Class Envy

02/21/2007: Case for Persian Detente

02/14/2007: The Religious Right – Corrupting Republican Principles

02/07/2007: No Atheists in Foxholes…

02/02/2007: Romney for Chairman?

01/25/2007: Conservative or Reactionary?

12/13/2006: Kill NCLB; Support the 10th Amendment

12/10/2006: Political, Economic, and Personal Philosophical Convergence?

12/06/2006: Old dog? New trick.

11/29/2006: Scrap the Tax Code; Revamp Tax Philosophy

11/16/2006: Religious Values vs Religious Dogma in Politics

11/10/2006: Dis-Pence

11/08/2006: Let’s get over it, and learn from it.

10/23/2006: November 8, What then?

10/15/2006: Immigrants; Who Cares?

10/10/2006: Slouching towards Gomorrah,

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