Can American conservatism survive intact & unadulterated?

[Enoch the Red]

Back to basics: why aren't Republicans concerned about our $779 Billion deficit?

One main tenet of "conservatism" is supposedly fiscal responsibility with a criticism for deficits, right? But moving the goal posts to fit their political agenda is acceptable (deficits only matter when Democrats have the majority)...because then they can use that as an excuse to cut spending on SS, Medicare, Medicaid?

It doesn't appear that there is anyone in Washington concerned about the debt or the deficit. Beyond paying fiscal responsibility lip service, that is. Unfortunately I fear that will be the case for the foreseeable future. Entitlements, tax cuts, and military spending being third rails.