Below is a number entitled "Cool Conservative Men" from the musical 1776 that perfectly captures the central goal of the GOP/conservative position—to protect the place and power of the privileged in society.
While some may argue that the song has no relevance today and that it simply reflects the views of the Tories who wished to remain loyal to the crown (and, by extension, protect their interests as landed gentry), it's worth noting that Jack Warner, who was the Warner Bros. studio head at the time this hit musical was adapted for the screen, cut the number from the film at Richard Nixon's request before its release.
(Note: The scene was restored to the recent DVD release of the film, but an online link to it did not appear to be available, hence this link to this stage production.)
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