I'll go out on a limb and postulate that many conservatives have lives that are driven by faith and a solid foundation of strong moral values. Far-Left Liberals on the other hand do not have the same...
I'll go out on a limb and say you are absolutely right. Without an anchor, you are susceptible to all kinds of forces and will be tossed to and fro by every wind that blows. Given the extent of the version of MK Ultra we are living through, once unglued from reality, you are bound to lose your mind. That's kind of the point