[Paradox]

If you’re not a social conservative, then you’re not a conservative.

Thats like saying if you aren't an African American, you aren't American.

[Antoninus]

Thats like saying if you aren't an African American, you aren't American.

No, not at all. In plain language, it's saying you can't claim to be conservative if you're actually liberal on social issues.

I personally am conservative on both fiscal and social issues. Fiscal-only conservatives are part of the reason we find ourselves in the mess we're in right now. In my experience, politicians who claim to be liberal on social issues only, turn out to be completely liberal once they get into office.