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.

There is nothing more or else to it, and there never has been, in any place or time.

Frank Wilhoit (contemp.) American composer and software architect

Crookedtimber.org, “The Travesty of Liberalism,” Comment #26 (22 Mar 2018)
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