Paulie
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The basic premise of conservatism is maintaining the status quo. Not allowing "tradition" and "rules" to be changed in any way. That IS definitely conformity to a set standard.
That's way too vague a definition of conservatism. Some conservatives favor the status-quo, some favor status-quo ante.
And status-quo changes all the time. The status-quo of today is obviously broken, and that's why "change" is such an overwhelming factor in this election.
People CLAIM to want change, even Conservatives, but they sure don't seem to want it bad enough, judging by who they're supporting in this election.
Average everyday joe's don't know what's best for them...what a treat, for status-quo big brother, to be able to step in and provide just that...what is best.