The term "conservative" embraces so many views and is so diverse that it is almost a surreal. For some, being a member of the Republican party constitutes conservatism. To me that is a contradiction in terms. It is not the nature of conservatives to function in lockstep. Whereas, people with strong political party affiliations follow the party line.
I consider myself to be conservative with strong libertarian leanings. When I look at or analyze policy or law it is from that perspective. I have no partisan affiliation. If I express dissatisfaction with the current administration I am subject to attack. It no longer is an exchange of ideas or being on the same page. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that it really isn't about "eating your own."