It doesn't have to be a "stable" political position for people to have principled discussion. In fact I'd expect any community to drift as the norms of society change. Granted, Conservatives should resist such change because that's what it means to be conservative, but it doesn't mean you set a marker in the sand and never deviate. That would be reactionary.
> In fact I'd expect any community to drift as the norms of society change.
But then, you've already conceded that progressivism is right (but perhaps moving too fast for your comfort) - so what is the point? If you know that whatever you're defending will be seen as beyond the pale of civilized discourse within a generation?
Imagine a moderate conservative forum dedicated to principled discussions created in 2000. Everyone there agrees that gay marriage is a bad idea. Now teleport that forum into 2021 - do contemporary moderate Republicans denounce it as a hotbed of homophobia and profusely apologize for their posts there 20 years ago? Or do they hold it up as an example of a community of moderate conservatives dedicated to principled discussions of the issues?
