TK - I would agree with your comments about fiscal conservatism. This guy makes Hubert Humphrey look fiscally conservative. However, when we look at:

The War in Iraq
The Patriot Act
Ashcroft meddling in Oregon's suicide law

we see a brand of radical conservatism that is so far right as to flirt with the lunatic fringe. I'm probably just an old fart, but this guy doesn't meet the definition of conservatism as espoused by Barry Goldwater or even Ronald Reagan. Most true (in my mind) conservatives believe in:

Fiscal responsibility
Limiting the role of Government
Personal responsibility

We've already covered the first one. Bush and gang appear to be in favor of limiting the role of Govt. when it comes to environmental and business rulings. However, they expand the role of Govt. in regards to the "moral" issues and The Patriot Act. Once again, Personal responsibility is a double edged sword with this crew. It totally depends on where the Bush Govt. thinks you're going. Clinton may have been for sale. This group looks like they have been bought and paid for.