@truth_seeker
IF there is such a thing as an alternate universe,I want to live in the one where Goldwater was elected.
During 1965 I had two hot girlfriends in a row, and both of their Dad's wanted assurance I came from a Goldwater home.
I could honestly assure them my parents and grandparents were Republicans.
A couple of years later the first left the state for college.
I completely ruined it with the 2nd, who married a soldier that went on to have a 37 year career and reach Lt. Gen-3 star. Her dad prolly picked him.
Anyway back to Barry Goldwater. "Conservatism" has wandered, with the evangelicals clearly dominating, and that leaves Goldwater outside their circle--even if they say otherwise.
Goldwater was far more of the libertarian wing at his end. That also suits me well.