'''Conservative values''' do not mean "a "conservative ideology": for conservatism is recognize the negation adversarial nature of ideologypolitics, and much in life. Ideology is an attempt As a result of their ability to govern all life by political slogansdeal 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]; while American relatively few [[conservatives believe that no mere political formulas can make ]] 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 people content[[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George W. Conservatives take for their guide Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]]. A study shows that typically [[liberal]] college students live in politics what Edmund Burke called an environment that "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the wisdom of the speciesadolescent period,"resulting in higher "drinking," "property theft," and "unstructured socializing with friends" compared with peers who do not go to college. [http: that is//well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/college-students-behaving-badly/ NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"]</ref> adversity, the experience of human beings in community<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> anxiety, extending over many centuries<ref>"Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives .... Thus, American conservatism " 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 cast longtime fear of mind and characterflying.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEED7123CF93AA1575AC0A967958260]</ref> depression, not a neat body narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule of political abstractionsLaw]], and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death. Ideology is political fanaticism</ref> self-destructive behavior, an endeavor illiteracy,<ref>[[Conservatives]] emphasize learning to rule the world read by rigorous abstract dogmata[[phonics]], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[liberals]]. The dogmata </ref> rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"While 58 percent of an abstract 'democratic capitalism' may be mischievous as the dogmata Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent of MarxDemocrats 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/0,2933,354424,00.html]</ref>
It is possible to describe certain attitudes that make up America's ''Conservative values''' are also helpful in recognizing and combating [[deceit]]. A [[conservative mentality, even though not all Americans could express coherently their belief ]] understands the many incentives by others to engage in such general principles[[deceit]], and although some conservatives would dissent the political power that can result from one or more of such [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] is often not surprised by the general assumptions or principles outlined heredeception that fools others.
First, belief in some transcendent order in the universe, some law that is more than human'''Conservative values''' include: a religious understanding of the human condition, if you will; a belief in enduring moral norms.
Second* placing ideas and principles above personal desire, opposition 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 to totalist ideology the principle of [[justice]]* supporting [[self-defense]]* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.* frugality and efficiency* rejecting the totalist political orderdeification 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, e. The American conservative rejects g.,'' the notion [[Coase Theorem]]</ref>* emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of a future earthly paradise one's labor* not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one's situation* emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities* emphasizing humility and open- which mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views* recognizing the ideologue promises power of the [[free market]]* understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.* self-control as opposed to attaina self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.
Third, confidence in the American Constitution -- both the written national Constitution '''Conservative values''' are useful and 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 powerful in recent decades are bitterly resented; nevertheless, attachment to the Constitution itself remains strong.combating common human weaknesses:
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.*[[Lust]]*[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]]Fifth, suspicion of central political direction, and preference for state and local powers: insistence upon private rights.*[[Envy|Jealousy]]*[[Gluttony]]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.*[[Pride]]*ConflictSeventh, an awareness that change is not identical with healthy improvement; a relish for the American past; a genuine preference for the old and tried.*[[Corruption]] Such 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. * Credulity
== See also ==
*[[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]
*[[William F. Buckley]]
