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Kristol hasn't a clue as to what conservatism is all about.
I will quote from Kristoher Tefft. He knows what conservatism really is and could tell Kristol a thing or two.

"A conservative is a person who believes the fundamental purpose of human existence is to lead a happy life and that it is the responsibility of the individual, with his or her family, and through his or her voluntary associations -- churches, service organizations, trade associations -- to cultivate the fruits of his or her happiness, and to help others in need.

...it is not the role of government to define the good life for us and attempt to equalize its realization by the redistribution of wealth, excessive regulation of enterprise, social engineering and far-ranging efforts to fulfill as many desires as possible for as many people as possible.

Rather, the purpose of government is to provide the basic conditions necessary for the common good --...

Government should do so according to what is called the principle of subsidiarity."

Maybe I should post the entire article and get a thread going on it.