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'''Conservative values''' recognize do not mean "a "conservative ideology": for conservatism is the adversarial nature negation of politics, and much in lifeideology. As a result of their ability Ideology is an attempt to deal with adversity, '''conservative values''' are superb in defending against obesity,<ref>See, e.g., [[conservative]] [[Mike Huckabee]] losing 110 pounds.[http://www.newsweek.com/id/51663]govern all life by political slogans; relatively few [[while American 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 believe that no mere political formulas can make a [[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George Wpeople content. Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]]. A study shows that typically [[liberal]] college students live Conservatives take for their guide in an environment that politics what Edmund Burke called "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the adolescent period,wisdom of the species" resulting in higher "drinking," "property theft," and "unstructured socializing with friends" compared with peers who do not go to college. [http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/college-students-behaving-badly/ NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"]</ref> adversitythat is,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> anxietythe experience of human beings in community,<ref>"Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ...extending over many centuries.Thus," 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 American conservatism is fear is President [[Ronald Reagan]], who conquered a longtime fear cast of flying.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEED7123CF93AA1575AC0A967958260]</ref> depressionmind and character, narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule not a neat body of Law]], and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in deathpolitical abstractions.</ref> self-destructive behaviorIdeology is political fanaticism, illiteracy,<ref>[[Conservatives]] emphasize learning an endeavor to read rule the world by [[phonics]], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[liberals]]rigorous abstract dogmata.</ref> rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"While 58 percent The dogmata of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent an abstract 'democratic capitalism' may be mischievous as the dogmata of Democrats described themselves that way."[http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57683]</ref> [[Conservatives]] are happier than [[liberal]]s, and one study gives a [[reason]]: conservatives do not insist upon a mindless "equality".<ref>"Research suggests that highly egalitarian women are less happy in their marriages compared with their more traditional counterparts, apparently because they are more troubled by disparities in domestic labor."[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354424,00Marx.html]</ref>

It is possible to describe certain attitudes that make up America'''Conservative values''' are also helpful in recognizing and combating [[deceit]]. A [[s conservative]] understands the many incentives by others to engage mentality, even though not all Americans could express coherently their belief in [[deceit]]such general principles, and the political power that can result although some conservatives would dissent from such [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] is often not surprised by one or more of the deception that fools othersgeneral assumptions or principles outlined here.

'''Conservative values''' includeFirst, belief in some transcendent order in the universe, some law that is more than human:a religious understanding of the human condition, if you will; a belief in enduring moral norms.

* placing ideas and principles above personal desireSecond, weaknesses, fears and regrets* a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience, and spreading such truths for the benefit of all* recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work* emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs* teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others* a devotion opposition to the principle of [[justice]]* supporting [[self-defense]]* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.* frugality totalist ideology and efficiency* rejecting the deification of government officials* giving those in authority due respect, but not to the point of accepting orders or assertions that are contrary to logic or morality* downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general<ref>''See, etotalist political order.g.,'' The American conservative rejects the [[Coase Theorem]]</ref>* emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits notion of one's labor* not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one's situation* emphasizing selfa future earthly paradise -restraint against hurtful activities* emphasizing humility and open-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views* recognizing which the power of the [[free market]]* understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.* self-control as opposed ideologue promises to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desiresattain.

'''Conservative values''' are useful Third, confidence in the American Constitution -- both the written national Constitution and powerful the intricate fabric of custom, belief, and habit that makes up the underlying "unwritten" constitution of a nation-state. Many decisions of the Supreme Court in combating common human weaknesses:recent decades are bitterly resented; nevertheless, attachment to the Constitution itself remains strong.

*[[Lust]]Fourth, maintenance of the rights of private property and of a free or competitive economy, as contrasted with a directed or socialist economy. This healthy prejudice persists despite the increasing consolidation of business and industry into large conglomerations or oligopolies.*[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]]*[[Envy|Jealousy]]Fifth, suspicion of central political direction, and preference for state and local powers: insistence upon private rights.*[[Gluttony]]*[[Pride]]Sixth, a deep-rooted patriotism, joined to uneasiness at "entangling alliances"; this latter attitude, nevertheless, modified by determination to resist totalist powers that menace the American national interest.*Conflict*[[Corruption]]Seventh, an awareness that change is not identical with healthy improvement; a relish for the American past; a genuine preference for the old and tried.* CredulitySuch is the consensus of that very large body of Americans who choose to call themselves conservative in their politics. Within this crowd of conservative citizens exist various factions, each emphasizing some aspect or another of the general conservative attitude. There exists no "party line" to which conservatives of one persuasion or another are compelled to conform.  The careful reader will note that ideology -- that is, political fanaticism -- is rampant on Conservapedia, leaving one with the ironic observation that the Conservative Wikipedia is anything but.