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'''Conservative values''' recognize the adversarial nature of politics , and much in life. As a result of their ability to deal with adversity, '''conservative values''' are effective superb in defending against obesity,<ref>See, e.g., [[conservative]] [[Mike Huckabee]] losing 110 pounds.[http://www.newsweek.com/id/51663]; relatively few [[conservatives]] are overweight.</ref> addiction,<ref>Conservative principles prohibit addictive drugs, pornography and gambling, and favor [[Rule of Law]] to prohibit underage drinking and smoking, when those addictions form. An example of a [[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George W. Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]]. A study shows that typically [[Conservatismliberal]] college students live in [[America]] is often tied with religious worshipan environment that "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the adolescent period, which also advocates heavily against drug " resulting in higher "drinking," "property theft," and alcohol abuse"unstructured socializing with friends" compared with peers who do not go to college. [http://wwwwell.heritageblogs.orgnytimes.com/Research2008/Religion07/BG1064.cfm31/college-students-behaving-badly/ NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"]</ref> adversity,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> anxiety,<ref>"Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ....," according to one study summarized in ''The Economist''. [http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10717915]</ref> fear,<ref>An example of a [[conservative]] who overcame a difficult is fear is President [[Ronald Reagan]], who conquered a longtime fear of flying.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEED7123CF93AA1575AC0A967958260]</ref> depression, narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule of Law]]. Therefore, and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by following conservative valuesteenagers, one would be less inclined to break the lawthat can tragically end in death.</ref> and wastefulness.self-destructive behavior, illiteracy,<ref>Groups such as the Citizens Against Government Waste uphold [[Fiscal_Conservative|fiscally conservativeConservatives]] views.emphasize learning to read by [http://www.cagw.org/[phonics]</ref> ], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[Republicansliberals]] tend to feel more mentally healthy than their Democratic or Independent colleagues,.</ref>According to a November 30rejection, 2007 Gallup Pollwastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"Fifty-eight While 58 percent of Republicans report reported having excellent mental health, compared to 43% of independents and only 38% percent of Democratsdescribed themselves that way." [http://www.gallupworldnetdaily.com/poll/102943/RepublicansReport-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Othersindex.php?fa=PAGE.aspxview&pageId=57683]</ref> and [[Conservatives]] are also generally happier than [[Democratsliberal]] or Independentss, and one study gives a [[reason]]: conservatives do not insist upon a mindless "equality".<ref>According to a Pew Research article titled "Are We Happy Yet?"Research suggests that highly egalitarian women are less happy in their marriages compared with their more traditional counterparts, Republicans apparently because they are more likely to report happiness than Democratstroubled by disparities in domestic labor. "[http://pewresearchwww.orgfoxnews.com/pubsstory/301/are-we-happy-yet0,2933,354424,00.html]</ref> '''Conservative values''' are also helpful in recognizing and combating [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] understands the many incentives by others to engage in [[deceit]], and the political power that can result from such [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] is often not surprised by the deception that fools others.

* emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities or self* emphasizing humility and open-indulgence for instant gratification mindedness instead of desiresarrogant certainty about one's own views

* understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.* self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.

'''Conservative values''', when applied, can be are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses: