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Conservative values

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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 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 [[liberal]] college students live in an environment that "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the adolescent period," 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> 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]], and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death.</ref> self-destructive behavior, illiteracy,<ref>[[Conservatives]] emphasize learning to read by [[phonics]], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[liberals]].</ref> rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"While 58 percent of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent 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/0,2933,354424,00.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.

'''Conservative values''' include:

* placing ideas and principles above personal desire, 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 the principle of [[justice]]
* supporting [[self-defense]]
* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.
* frugality 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, e.g.,'' the [[Coase Theorem]]</ref>
* emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of 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-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views
* recognizing the power of the [[free market]]
* 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.
* recognizing that [[evil]] does exist in the world, and making an effort to combat this force by whatever means necessary
* respecting the sanctity of [[life]]
* following [[Christian]] principles

'''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:

*[[Lust]]
*[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]]
*[[Envy|Jealousy]]
*[[Gluttony]]
*[[Pride]]
*Conflict
*[[Corruption]]
* Credulity
* Liberalism

==External Links==
*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/ Real Life and Death: the interplay of Bible, Israel, America ]
*[http://goodwritingandfun.blogspot.com/ Good Writing: Lighting the way for the Truth ]

== See also ==

*[[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]
*[[William F. Buckley]]

== Footnotes ==

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Conservative style

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In many ways, [[conservative]] style is the antithesis of the style adopted by [[liberal]]s.

== Examples of Conservative Style ==
The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:

* a willingness to debate openly on all aspects of an issue or problem, without being tramelled by ideological preconceptions.
* readiness to take responsibility for the consequences of ones words and deeds.
* not using [[liberal fluff|fluff]] or obfuscating but telling it as it is.
* behaving with decency towards other people, and treating the opposite sex with respect.
* refusal to use obscene, vulgar language when debating or discussing consensus issues such as homosexual "marriage"
* refusal to politicise moral issues, that is, to use the suffering of genuine victims to push forward one's political agenda

==See Also==
*[[Liberal style]]
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[[Category:Essays about Conservatism]]
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Conservative style

2013-12-22T03:29:04Z

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In many ways, [[conservative]] style is the antithesis of the style adopted by [[liberal]]s.

== Examples of Conservative Style ==
The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:

* a willingness to debate openly on all aspects of an issue or problem, without being tramelled by ideological preconceptions.
* readiness to take responsibility for the consequences of ones words and deeds.
* not using [[liberal fluff|fluff]] or obfuscating but telling it as it is.
* behaving with decency towards other people, and treating the opposite sex with respect.
* refusal to engage in obscene, vulgar language
* refusal to politicise moral issues, that is, to use the suffering of genuine victims to push forward one's political agenda

==See Also==
*[[Liberal style]]
{{Conservatism}}

[[Category:Essays about Conservatism]]
[[category:Conservative]]

Conservative blogs

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Below are some of the more notable conservative blogs:

*[http://hotair.com/ Hot Air] (see also: [[Hot Air]] )

* [http://michellemalkin.com/ Michelle Malkin] (see also [[Michelle Malkin]])

*[http://powerlineblog.com/ Power Line] (see also: [[Power Line|Power Line]] )

* [http://newsbusters.org/ NewsBusters] (see also: [[NewsBusters]] )

* [http://blog.heritage.org/ Heritage Foundation blog] (see also: [[Heritage Foundation]] )

*[http://www.thedailyconservative.net The Daily Conservative]

*[http://www.theconservativepost.com The Conservative Post]

* [http://www.howardphillips.com/ Conservative Caucus blog]

* [http://conservativehome.blogs.com/ ConservativeHome] - the UK's leading independent grassroots Conservative Blog

* [http://conhomeusa.typepad.com/ ConservativeHome USA] - American version of the UK's Leading Conservative Blog

* [http://blog.conservatives.com/ The Blue Blog] - Official Blog of the UK Conservative Party

* [http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/ John Redwood's Diary] - Insightful comments from Conservative MP John Redwood (highly noted for his views on economic matters in the UK, USA & Europe)

* [http://www.conservativechitchat.co.uk/html/blogs.html ConservativeChitChat] - UK Conservative Blog & Shortlist of other notable UK Conservative Blogs

* [http://1461days.blogspot.com/ The 1461] Following the Obama Administrations Use and Abuse of the Executive Order

* [http://intelligentuspolitics.com/ Intelligent US Politics] Conservative political blog covers American politics free from liberal bias

* [http://theatheistconservative.com/ The Atheist Conservative] Conservative Blog showing that Atheism and Conservatism can be intertwined.

* [http://unreligiousright.blogspot.co.uk/ The Unreligious Right] A second Atheist Conservative Blog

== How to guide on Conservative blogging ==

[[Voices: How to Blog]] is a website introducing conservatives to blogging. Conservative blogging involves speaking the truth, as opposed to being merely tolerant of the views, actions or behaviour of others.

== See also ==

*[[Conservative Links]] and [[Conservative resources]]

* [[Essay:Best News Sources|Conservative news websites]]

* [[Conservative video]]

* [[Conservative columnists]]

* [[Major conservative organizations]]

* [[Conservative humor and satire resources]]

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