[jyl]

Bush is definitely not a real conservative. He's some unfortunate mix of militarist, religious-rightist, idealist, and panderist (sorry for abusing the English language).

I'd like a genuine fiscal conservative. If one came along who was pragmatic rather than ideological on social issues, I'd vote for him/her. Alas, the process of Republican primaries will weed out such a candidate.

Not sure we'll see a Democratic candidate to my liking either. Their primary election process is also messed-up. Sigh.