I still have no consistent idea as to the values you are extolling. Perhaps, you have no better definition of what you are talking about beyond, Republican values?

And, I still gather that you are still telling us "American" values are Republican values? So, by inference anyone, or any group, not buying into these "values" is to be classed as unAmerican?

If it is the term neo-con you find so objectionable that you can't find your way to discuss issues, then you have my apology for calling you a neo-con. This term must have a deeper, darker meaning than I realized for you to want to avoid it so. This amazes me coming from the man who so freely castigated the, "butt-monkey liberals."

In spite of, (or maybe because of) the foregoing, I am interested in how we differ on the matter of core values, or American values. I don't know if I fit into the category of being a liberal, or a lefty or not. I do know I am very proudly what is called a "Yella dawg Democrat" and freely advise I will vote for a yellow dog before I will vote for a Republican. That is my preference as an American citizen and I fail to see how that separates us on values. I understand the spearation on policy, but certainly not values and especially on American values.

Only a scurilous mountebank would attempt to impugn my loyalty, my concern, or my devotion to my country. I have served my country and earned the right to agree or disagree as I see with the policies of this or any administration or group of elected officials. Please don't tell me you object to my right to do so?

Publius