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> [The natural condition of the modern conservative movement is to always be in a state of revolution. Conservatives are, by definition, uncomfortable with power.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/the-natural-condition-of-the-modern-conservative-movement-is-to/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

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## More by Craig Shirley

> [If we are to put the past on trial, where do we stop?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/if-we-are-to-put-the-past-on-trial-where-do-we-stop/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

> [We live in very, very, very dangerous times.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/we-live-in-very-very-very-dangerous-times/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

> ['Yes we can' always struck many as a naive and childish chant, like something ripped off from the Camp Fire Girls.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/yes-we-can-always-struck-many-as-a-naive-and-childish-chant-like/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

> [The natural condition of the modern conservative movement is to always be in a state of revolution. Conservatives are, by definition, uncomfortable with power.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/the-natural-condition-of-the-modern-conservative-movement-is-to/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

> [Now that Ronald Reagan's place in history is secure, liberals are trying to remake him. A pernicious myth is that Reagan and Tip O'Neill…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/craig-shirley/now-that-ronald-reagan-s-place-in-history-is-secure-liberals-are/)

[Craig Shirley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/craig-shirley/)

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