What's The Appeal of Conservatism?

[HeyItsZeus]

Adrian, The American political party is radically different the the one that governs the UK.

...and had you linked to the wikipedia page on the Republican party I may have refrained from responding. Is this not a thread about conservatism, the ideology? If not, why did you link to the Conservatism article on Wikipedia?

I was only referring to American conservatism that one time, when I answered you. Anyway, you're probably right.

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In America, the prime motive is fear.

Where danger isn't real, ones can be made up. Just look at the hysteria over the health care debate. Death panels? Seriously?

True. True.

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...and had you linked to the wikipedia page on the Republican party I may have refrained from responding. Is this not a thread about conservatism, the ideology? If not, why did you link to the Conservatism article on Wikipedia?

Have to agree.

If I understand Conservatism (according to wikipedia) it doesn't have its own set of ideals but rather is dependant on what is current or whatever the "old ways" were.

That isn't my understanding of Conservatism but I may have just been in error.

It would seem Conservatism that is being proposed in the article is the opposite of revolutionism, if this is the case I can understand why it might be appealing. Conservatism looks to maintain the status quo and avoid any political experimentation that could lead to unforseen outcomes.

So it seems it can be summed up as cautiousness.

There is no need for caution when something is observed to work.
Example: American Conservatives like oil. They make it seem OK to use oil. ---- http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=26833 ---- Why? To keep shit the way it is? I don't think so. Maybe they are only trying to fight reality.

Besides, No change eventually leads to forced change. I admit some things can remain as they are, but oil? It's not going to last forever you know.

Oil is only one of many examples.