[ExitPurgamentum]

Wow, conservatism has truly gone downhill.

Apparently --- judging by your remark:

I guess living for oneself is now forbidden.

Firstly, you do not differentiate between merit of doing something and one's right to do that.

And, secondly, egotism --- in contrast to individualism, self-interest and pursuit of happiness --- has never been an American virtue.

That you, a self-provclaimed conservative, do not even differentiate the two is indeed a manifestation of decline in conservative values.

[beavus]

And, secondly, egotism --- in contrast to individualism, self-interest and pursuit of happiness --- has never been an American virtue.

What a difference a "t" makes.