It's really important, whether you're a conservative or a liberal, to always challenge the conventional wisdom, which is what I've tried to do in all my work.
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When you're used to being prepared to reject conventional wisdom, it leaves you open to learn more.
I've always enjoyed doing challenging things and also challenging common wisdom.
I reject most conventional wisdom.
Conventional wisdom is not always the best wisdom.
The idea of self-reliance is important to me, and that is echoed, in my way of thinking, by a conservative approach to politics.
You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.
Personally and politically, I'm extremely conservative for who I am, but I'm also very careful in my tone.
My goal has always been to figure out how we can advance the conservative cause.
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.