[roamer_1]

There was a day way back when when most Conservatives would not compromise their conservative values.

That time is even now - Conservatives do not compromise. Principle necessarily governs them. Those that do not adhere to Conservative principles are not, by definition, 'conservative'.

[Finny]

Yep. Conservatives are as guided by principle today as they were in the past. Its why one can pretty safely predict Ted Cruz's position on any issue -- he's guided by principles we mutually hold.

Those who abandon conservative principle abandon conservatism, though they may seek to retain the label.

[American Constitutionalist]

Bingo .... Amen