It used to be that someone that believes in a strong work ethic, not having children out of wedlock, paid their own bills and did not indulge in activities that would lead them into poverty was considered a good citizen.
Now they are looked down upon by the left and labeled "conservatives", greedy and judgmental.
By my actions, I'd make a good conservative. I think it's the stinginess/selfishness of modern conservatism that turns people off. The inability to see that 'but for the grace of god, there go I'. A lot of conservatives who've made it can't concede that luck and being in the right place at the right time had something to do with their success.