I’m 71 also, and honestly I’m not sure others would really
grasp what you mean by classical liberals.
Is that kind of dying out, or am I not as well informed on
that class of political leaning as I should be?
If I had to expound on those beliefs, I would probably
get a few things wrong also. I have an overall view of
it, but not an exact grasp. I’ve seen it addressed over
the years and I believe my perception is fairly accurate
even if I couldn’t perfectly describe it.
Classical liberalism is a political tradition and a branch of liberalism that advocates free market and laissez-faire economics; civil liberties under the rule of law with especial emphasis on individual autonomy, limited government, economic freedom, political freedom and freedom of speech.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_liberalismIt gained full flowering in the early 18th century, building on ideas stemming at least as far back as the 13th century within the Iberian, Anglo-Saxon, and central European contexts and was foundational to the American Revolution and "American Project" more broadly.
You might also find this description of "Libertarian Conservatism" interesting. It is a fair statement of my own position:
Libertarian conservatism advocates the greatest possible economic liberty and the least possible government regulation of social life (described as "small government"), mirroring laissez-faire classical liberalism, but harnesses this to a belief in a more socially conservative philosophy emphasizing authority, morality and duty. Primarily in the United States, libertarian conservatism prioritizes liberty, promoting free expression, freedom of choice and free-market capitalism to achieve conservative ends while rejecting liberal social engineering.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_conservatism
All the bolding in the above is my own, for emphasis.