[Jeff Higgins]

Great list, Tim. While those represent conservative core values, no one can argue that this administration has stuck with all of them. As you point out, however, there was that one bad day that kind of derailed the whole program, forcing a deviation from the norm. At least they are starting with these values as a baseline from which some arguably necessary (and hopefully temporary) changes were made. I simply cannot imagine where we would be today if the Democratic Party was at the helm, and making its version of these changes. They would certainly be starting from a far different baseline.

Their core values have always included a great deal more control over society. Even the liberals are squealing over the actions of this administration with regards to infringement on our rights as individuals. With that being one of the very lynchpins of Democratic policy, I find that somewhat ironic. Anyway, I can't help but think that these squealing liberals would somehow find solace in these increasingly invasive policies and laws, if only they were their ideas. These, and much, much more.