Conservatism looks at the foundations of our country, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, separation of powers, balance of power among the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, financial conservatism which implies we realize that the federal government has no resources except those it holds and uses in the common good. Conservatism means we pay our own way, in our homes and in Washington. Conservatism means that no matter how many voices echo a refrain, its truth is not affected. Conservatism means that we own our history, good and bad, and we disdain loyalty to people when loyalty to principles is at stake. Conservatism means no man is above the law. Squirming to justify indiscretions is beneath us.