Years ago on my radio show, I used to say, 'I'm a conservative, but I'm not in a bad mood about it.' I've always believed that civility in heavy doses is essential in self-government.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've always been extremely conservative, but I've never been mean-spirited.
Personally and politically, I'm extremely conservative for who I am, but I'm also very careful in my tone.
All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.
By temperament and disposition and emotions, I'm a liberal; but in my beliefs about what's best for the country, I'm a centrist.
I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.
I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.
I'm a political conservative.
I'm conservative on some things, and I'm not on others.
For most of my life, I've considered myself a political centrist.
I am a passionate civil libertarian.