I would color myself conservative, though most of my conservative circle might smile at that. I have no interest in seeming progressive.

I've come to accept that I am pedantic. I use phrases like "Native American" to avoid ambiguity, not for any political correctness. I don't refer to anything east of Colorado as the Midwest. I sometimes call cornets trumpets but mostly because I am ignorant. Mostly I find that it's less work to use accurate language instead of long clarifying explanations. But you got me this time.