Progessives, Pinko Commies, et al. also mean what they say. Being rigid in one’s views is not inherent to conservatism.
I would say that carefully considering the data and forming an educated, well reasoned conclusion is the most conservative characteristic.
Whereas liberals are primarily driven by feelings and emotions.
JM2C
Most of the time reasoning things out by the Gop ,means doing wjat the people dont want done.