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Points all over, but the facts are, the dems are definitely not better from an individualists' perspective.
Also, not all conservatives are like what you describe. Some are more or less libertarian.
Moral of the story is, I guess, vote intelligently? Check voting records, write your representatives telling why or why you didn't vote for them.
For example, since some republicans support gun control, it would be stupid to vote strait republican, since some of your votes would be, essentially, for gun control.
Similarly, some democrats oppose gun control, so voting strait ticket republican would be casting votes against that minority.
Ideally, the voter would be intelligent, know the stand of every candidate, not vote strait party tickets, and cast his votes on an individual basis. (I plan to).