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Originally Posted by crockett
That's because.....
Conservatism (or conservativism) is any political philosophy that favours tradition (in the sense of various religious, cultural, or nationally-defined beliefs and customs) in the face of external forces for change, and is critical of proposals for radical social change.
The very definition of conservatism is one who does not like change...
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That seems to be what it has become. But that's not what modern conservatism was all about at all. It had nothing to do with social conservatism and everything to do with financial conservatism.
Barry Goldwater was the "father" of modern conservatism and he refused to join the "New Right" in the 1980's when they started down the road of trying to get the govt. involved in social issues and religious dogma.
But financial conservatism has nothing to do with not liking change. Financial conservatism is simply good judgement. Just like you do every day with your own finances and budgeting.
Social conservatism...I suppose it might have some redeeming qualities, but none of which I live my life by.
I could do without it.