[LexBaird]

"Too much Conservatism is stagnation and repression."

I disagree. Conservatism, in my mine, is adherence to the constitution, not 'interpreted' by 9 black robes.

As Conservatism is in the USA, you are right, since that "conserves" our society in the framework of our social contract. But, in a greater sense, the idea of being conservative can mean a rejection of change or desire for the stability of the status quo, and can be carried too far. I have seen those here advocate the Articles of Confederation over the Constitution. I have seen advocates for the stability of a Saddam controlled Iraq over the risky change of an Iraqi democracy.

[Indy Pendance]

You're looking at the extremes, every group has them. Most of us aren't extreme in the sense of "the article of confederacy", but only want adherence to the constitution, not making up things that aren't there, eminent domain, abortion, etc. If you happen to find an oil well on your property, don't let the government know about it. You'll be moving to a condo lickity split. You've been here long enough know know the difference of who's the extremist and who's just wanting limited government. That's really my take on all this. Government is not by the people anymore, it's for those who can generate dollars for their party.