To the American right, a “conservative” is someone who believes in traditional values: Christianity; the political, social, and economic supremacy of white men; gender rigidity; and sexual practices as regulated by scripture. Any American institution, including our political system, which no longer promotes this agenda should be taken over and either reformed or destroyed.
To the left and center, a “conservative” is someone who believes in slowing the pace of change to a crawl in order to avoid collateral damage and unexpected consequences. We can only absorb so much at a time. The political system and our institutions are based on the collective experience of millions of people over hundreds of years and should be protected to the maximum extent possible.
Which definition makes more sense? Which of the two party nominees is a genuine “conservative?” You decide.