If I may interject, AC, sense the question wasn't asked of me.
I've come to the conclusion that more often than not, "conservatism," "real conservative," and "true conservative" are simply euphemisms for a type of identity politics. That's how I now see it.
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Also, please see The Backside of American History
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Precisely.
Labels and name-calling do not advance our agenda.
I agree with you 100% on this. I just find it downright laughable when a big-government hack like William Kristol publicly denounces the nomination of Miers for not being "conservative enough."
That's the equivalent of having a bloated slob like Ted Kennedy complain that she isn't thin enough and might have a drinking problem.