What is a conservative?

It seems that some people (especially our friends on the left) have a good bit of trouble understanding exactly "what" a conservative is...or that there are many different types of conservatives...and shades of emphasis within each type.

Being the helpful person that I am, I thought I would start a list of some links to some articles and other sources that help answer the question. Enjoy.

Articles:

• Definition of a conservative - Steven Allen
• Conservatism 101: a checklist - William Rusher
• The Origins of the Modern American Conservative Movement - Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Good Books:

• Conscious of a Conservative - Barry Goldwater
• God and Man at Yale - William F. Buckley
• The Conservative Bookshelf - Chilton Williamson

If you have any suggested additions, click here and let me know.