Very much depends on how you define "Conservatism".

After all, Liberalism used to be about Small Government and Free Trade. Nowadays, American and to a certain extent European liberals are more often than not Big Government advocates.

Same goes for what constitutes "far-right". Hitler's economic policies would be considered leftist by present-day American rightists/conservatives.

I personally see Conservatism as the manifestation of humanity's survival instincts in sticking to a group, defending it and enforcing discipline within it to ensure survival.

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