Crunchy Conservative?

by Bill Osler Apr 28, 2006 12:21PM PDT

I understand that there is a book about 'Crunchy Conservatives' but I have not seen it or read it. The label caught my eye when it appeared in the latest print edition of Christianity Today (sorry, no link - they haven't put the article on their web site ... yet). I'm still not sure I understand what the term is supposed to mean.

The term came up in an interesting (to me) interview. Probably the most memorable line was something like:
"Republicans are the party of greed, and Democrats are the party of lust" Obvious hyperbole and caricature, but I think it's pretty much on target.

But I digress.

Does anybody have a simple explanation of what a 'Crunchy Conservative' is supposed to be?

Just for a big of humor, I'll add that when I first did a Speakeasy search on Crunchy Conservative one of the 'hits' was something like:
'Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup'

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Have you Googled the term, Dr. Bill?

by Dave Konkel [Moderator] Apr 28, 2006 1:18PM PDT

I've never heard it, either.

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Probably from earthy, crunchy, granola, etc.

by MarkatNite Apr 28, 2006 1:24PM PDT

i.e. a Conservative who has some Liberal qualities.

That's how I interpret it, anyway - Mark

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(NT) (NT) No that would be RINO

by null. Apr 28, 2006 1:27PM PDT

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(NT) (NT) No, "in name only" means exactly that.

by MarkatNite Apr 28, 2006 7:49PM PDT

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