"Well, it has to do with a notion that we can have sustained proggress toward a better society; I still believe that. While conservativism might allow for proggress, it places more emphasis on retaining/regaining some better era of the past. Certainly there were some things that have been lost and can be restored, but I think overall things are getting better."
Funny, most of us think it has to do with pointy-headed technocrats who think they can outplan a free market through forced wealth redistribution. Silly us.
"Funny, most of us think it has to do with pointy-headed technocrats who think they can outplan a free market through forced wealth redistribution. Silly us."
Well, if you want to let the radical left define your terms go ahead.
I guess I am more conservative than to hand the left control of our language.