Buchanan has some conservative leanings and some non-conservative views. For example, he supports animal rights, and the revoking of property rights when environment is in question.
He also has some wacky ideas against immigration.
Now I do agree with his anti-multiculturalism. The best way for people to get along, is for people to get to know each other. The best way to get to know other people is to have some common ground to stand on. I do think that common cultural ground is the best way to reach unity.
But back to Buchanan...
The biggest support to the idea that Buchanan is not a conservative, is his massive anti-free-trade policies and national isolationism.
Not to mention he supports the bail-out and the stimulus package, both of which are massive socialist schemes.
So, yeah Pat might be anti-gun control, and against social liberalism, but that's about as far into the right he goes. He got a spot on Crossfire. If that doesn't tell you he's left of center, nothing does. He attacked Bush throughout his presidency. So... to me that's pretty conclusive.
