[Libertarianize the GOP]

On a Conservative discussion forum why would an idea be dismissed as invalid just because it has been around for a while and is generally accepted.

[neutrino]

On a Conservative discussion forum why would an idea be dismissed as invalid just because it has been around for a while and is generally accepted.

No - one considers whether an idea still has validity when results indicate that it may not be working. And since Conservatives are intelligent and think - instead of merely reacting to emotions and feelings - where better to investigate the underpinnings of ideas?