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  • In a liberal-democratic society, "conservatism" in the Burkean sense should normally mean maintaining liberal-democracy; and occasionally expanding its scope e.g. women voters, racial equality, etc. Replacing an existing liberal-democracy with anarcho-capitalism or theocratic fascism is not conservative.

    In any society, "conservatism" should maintain public goods; knocking down the schools, libraries, and treaty alliances because a radical libertarian doesn't know what they're for is a Chesterton's Fence violation!

    Liberal conservatism is opposed to both communist revolution and fascist corruption. It allows for social-democratic experiments within the frame of liberal-democracy. It cannot endorse gerrymandering, institutional overthrow, or the abandonment of public goods which is the mainstay of the GOP.

  • There is a conservative party in the US, but it's the Democrats, whose position on most issues can be summed up as "preserve and maintain institutions, treaty relations, and infrastructure; support slow and gradual social progress without radical upheavals." This is textbook Burkean conservatism, only applied in a liberal-democratic country rather than an aristocratic one.

  • This is a medical condition, not just a bad habit. It is very treatable but will probably benefit from psychiatric treatment, not just counseling or friendly advice. As with OCD, this can include cognitive behavioral therapy as well as medication.