[ConservativeDude]

First rule of conservatism: be cynical of everything the elites try to tell you.”

Uh, no.

That would be the first rule of populism.

[trisham]

Run Sarah, run!

[TexasGunRunner]

OK, what do you think is the first rule of conservatism?

Granted, being cynical fits with populists too, but if the nature of conservatism is to put trust and power in the individual and allow them to make their own decisions, how would being led blindly by corrupted elites fit in?

I think anyone who subscribes to the concept of rugged individualism will want to verify what they are told. To desire a limited government, you need faith the vast majority are mature enough to make decisions for themselves, or will develop the ability quickly.

My statement was a flippant joke. I’d probably probably give it much more thought if I were to come up with a list of rules for conservatives. That’d still be on the list, just not first.