They only became more conservative because the party used to be somewhat sensible but also used a bit of nostalgia in their campaigning. Now they just use hatred and nostalgia for times where you could openly be hateful. More flies with honey and all that.

Also as someone who is in a not great position, thanks for voting and caring. Selfishly I ask that you especially listen to help for disabled folks. I am in a really bad position and its hard to get out of it because so few people care. When people don't care then they don't think about it when voting and we end up in worse positions. Disability benefits, where I am anyway, are stagnated and haven't risen alongside inflation in 30 years while rent/food costs have exploded. Minimum wage isn't a livable wage and disability here gets less than minimum wage.

Sorry for the ramble. Been a harsh couple days.