I'm not a big fan of Reaganomics either.
I'm a registered Republican because I lean more conservatively on several issues, where I expect personal responsibility in society, but as a result I can be liberal on a lot of issues, since I think that should come with personal freedom.
The real issue is that I would be an Independent, but Maryland wouldn't let you vote in the primaries unless you were a registered jackass or elephant. And the Democrats are an absolutely worthless party that has no ability to help my life, so I decided to choose the party I felt had the best opportunity to make a positive impact for me.