Thus , conservatism means different things in different countries , depending on what is , or was until recently , the status quo .
The essence of conservatism , in general ( i.e. , not through any particular nationalist lens ) is defending the existing order of things .
Conservatism means different things in different countries , depending on what is , or was until recently , the status quo .
The essence of conservatism , in general ( i.e. , not through any particular nationalist lens ) is defending the existing order of things .