I agree at the macro level but fiscal conservatism encompasses a lot more than a balanced federal budget. For example, it includes the belief that government welfare should only be given to those truly in need, and not those who commit crime or do not seek to become employed. It includes the belief that people should work hard to support themselves and their family. It includes the belief that taxes should be low. Like it or not, Republicans fare much better on these parts of fiscal conservatism.