Fred Defines Conservatism

Fred Thompson, in an interview the other night with Charlie Rose. Via RedState:

Rose asks, "You constantly say in this campaign that you are a conservative. What does that mean today?"

Thompson's response:

It means things that are consistent with God's design for man, is consistent with human nature, it's consistent with the lessons of history, the lessons of ages. They found form in the Constitution I think and what our founding fathers believed. They understand that man can do great and wonderful things, but man is prone to error and sometimes does terrible things. That too much power in too few hands is a dangerous thing. That power is a corrupting thing.

Rose is stunned. Read on for his reaction.

Thompson's bone-deep conservatism, deep-toned eloquence. Win or no, thanks Fred.