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A conservative is someone who believes in reform. But not now.

A conservative is someone who makes no changes and consults his grandmother when in doubt.

I would describe myself as a 'total conservative, a conscientious one.'

To me, to be a conservative means to conserve the good parts of America and to conserve our Constitution.

What does it mean to be a conservative? I don't even know anymore. I know what it means to me. It means to me, personal responsibility. That if I've done something wrong, its up to me to pay the price. It's up to me to make it right.

For a label for me, 'conservative' is more appropriate than 'Republican.'

A liberal is a person who believes that water can be made to run uphill. A conservative is someone who believes everybody should pay for his water. I'm somewhere in between: I believe water should be free, but that water flows downhill.

What is considered 'conservative' and what is considered 'liberal' changes in any given era.

It has become more acceptable to describe yourself as a conservative, but not everyone who uses that term about themselves really is truly conservative.