> That said, I find the definition of conservatism quoted by the OP insightful: "Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect."
Insightful? I found it a straw man. I've long found left vs right to do more with personality traits. Tribalism is not reserved for either side.
On the right, people are more likely to be conservative as they prefer stability and what is known. Those on the left are not as conservative, as they prefer openness and unpredictability.
Insightful? I found it a straw man. I've long found left vs right to do more with personality traits. Tribalism is not reserved for either side.
On the right, people are more likely to be conservative as they prefer stability and what is known. Those on the left are not as conservative, as they prefer openness and unpredictability.
Both perspectives have merits.