And a Buddhist too? Seems that you've invented a kind of mix 'n' match religion for yourself. Still not anything upon which American Conservatism is based.
Conservatism is based on logic
Hitler's brand of conservatism was also based in what he considered to be "logic" too, but that brand of conservatism does not define American Conservatism.
American Conservatism is certainly logical, but it is so because it is based in Judeo-Christian ethic; and on that basis American Conservatism is the logical choice -- even for Gnosto-Buddhists like yourself.
You use it for what it is good for, and have chosen to do so in your own self-interest. That however does not define you as an American Conservative
There's nothing contradictory between Gnosticism and Buddhism. I guess you think I should take your prophet's words on faith. I won 't.
American Conservatism has nothing to do with what religion you are, and if Jim thinks so, he is free to kick me out. But I don't think Jim is a bigot, so I'll hang around.
BTW, Hitler was a socialist. If you think Hitler was somehow conservative, you have no idea what conservatism is, and you're the last person who should be the gatekeeper for conservatism.
Oh, since you brought up Hitler first, you lose.
This conversation is over.