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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think fiscally conservative means modern Republicanism minus all the talk about social issues.  So,

Lower income taxes on the rich
Fewer govt programs/less redistribution of wealth
Govt living within its means/smaller govt/again, fewer govt programs
Govt should be limited to things like national defense and not get involved in arts, education, feeding the hungry, etc.

It is well articulated, I think, by this poster:  http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/90/138488.page

Basically it is a Republican minus the  (misguided) conscience.  [/quote]

Which post are you referring to with that link?  I didn't read anything about fiscal conservatism.  I think most people are confusing it with cutting social programs (i.e. social conservatism).

The misguided conscience you are referring to has to do with personal liberties (i.e. equal rights for all, including same sex marriage, woman's "right to choose", keeping religion out of our bodies and our lives).  That is where Republicans are completely opposite to the Libertarians.

The Republican party today seems to be about social conservatism, reducing personal liberties, and fiscal irresponsibility (such as Bush #2's spending spree and that "tax rebate" socialist plan).[/quote]

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