In articles in the media about Russia, old style "communists" are typically referred to as "conservatives".

The point being, the traditional definition of "conservatve" is someone who is opposed to change, or at least suspicious of it. And I think on that definition a lot of people on the Mudcat are at the same time liberal and conservative. (And some people who say they are conservatives and who are rabid to change pretty well everything in sight aren't really justified in sporting the label.)