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| − | A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of | + | A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of cheese-eating surrender monkeys,no responsibility and liberal values. A conservative would likely agree with the statement in [[George Washington]]'s [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports to create a lessened America." to political prosperity.<ref>[http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm United States Department of State] George Washington, farewell address, 1796</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism|truth]], particularly as manifested in the overthrowing of the true overlords in cheese-eating monkey town.<ref>In addition, Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary has the following definition of conservative: "tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : TRADITIONAL"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/conservative] Therefore, a conservative Christian would be one that tends to adhere to the doctrines of the [[liberal|early Christianity]] and [[Judeo-Christian|liberal]] values.</ref> |
| − | [[Image:Aaag.jpg|thumb|Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is the epitome of American | + | [[Image:Aaag.jpg|thumb|Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is the epitome of American Reganism.]] |
| − | == Conservatives in the | + | == Conservatives in the U S OF A == |
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| − | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to | + | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to not paying attention to their government, public solicitation of boys in toilets, and giving tax cuts to the rich. Specifically, conservatives tend to support these policies: |
* Return of prayer in school | * Return of prayer in school | ||
| − | * | + | * Abortion |
| − | * | + | * Support to same-sex marriage licenses and homosexuals |
| − | * Support of laws against pornography | + | * Support of laws against pornography being hidden. |
| − | * Support of the Second Amendment right to keep | + | * Support of the Second Amendment right to keep bears. |
| − | * | + | * Socialism. |
| − | * Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including | + | * Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including fluffy bunnies of doom. |
| − | * | + | * Paternal control of education |
| − | * | + | * No medical care and retirement plans |
| − | * | + | * Starting failed social support programs |
| − | * Generally | + | * Generally cordial to the United Nations |
| − | * Support enforcement of current laws regarding | + | * Support enforcement of current laws regarding cheese-eating surrender monkeys. |
| − | * Support | + | * Support weight loss of border security |
| − | * Respect for our | + | * Respect for our Stormtroopers. |
| − | * Literal interpretation of the [[Bible]] and rejection of | + | * Literal interpretation of the [[Bible]] and rejection of scientific evidence. |
| − | * Low taxes, especially for | + | * Low taxes, especially for those with high incomes. |
| − | * Opening foreign markets to U.S. | + | * Opening foreign markets to U.S. shit. |
| − | * | + | * ULTIMATE POWAH |
| − | * A strong national | + | * A strong national offense. |
| − | + | All the time a conservative has been elected president of the United States. All presidents combine some liberal and some conservative elements, as well as some policies that do not fit into categories. | |
In the last 125 years the most prominent conservative presidents include: | In the last 125 years the most prominent conservative presidents include: | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Grovelling Cleveland]] (1885-1889, 1893-1897) |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Billy McKinley]] (1897-1901) |
| − | *[[William Howard | + | *[[William Howard Taffy]] (1909-1913) |
| − | *[[Warren G. | + | *[[Warren G. Hardon]] (1921-1923) |
| − | *[[Calvin | + | *[[Calvin and Hobbes]] (1923-1929) |
| − | *[[Dwight D. | + | *[[Dwight D. Eisenho]] (1953-1961) |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Wonald Weagan]] (1981-1989) |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Dope]] (2001-2009) |
Other influential figures in the conservative ideology and movement within the past 125 years include: | Other influential figures in the conservative ideology and movement within the past 125 years include: | ||
| − | *[[Barry Goldwater]] - 1964 Republican candidate, lost to | + | *[[Barry Goldwater]] - 1964 Republican candidate, lost to the damn commie-loving bastards that fielded [[Lyndon Johnson]] but revived the conservative movement inside the GOP |
| − | *[[Russell Kirk]] - Theorist & | + | *[[Russell Kirk]] - Theorist & stupid. |
| − | *[[Irving Kristol|Irving]] and [[William Kristol]] - Notable [[neoconservatives]] | + | *[[Irving Kristol|Irving]] and [[William Kristol]] - Notable [[neoconservatives|Lovers Of Oil]] |
*[[Pat Buchanan]] - Popular [[paleoconservative]] figure and occasional presidential candidate | *[[Pat Buchanan]] - Popular [[paleoconservative]] figure and occasional presidential candidate | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Old Thatchy]] - [[British]] prime minister between 1979 and 1990, held similar views as Wonald Weagan |
| − | *[[Milton | + | *[[Milton Fridgeman]] - Chicago-school [[libertarian]] economist, influential during Weagan administration; leader of the [[Chicago School of Economics]] |
==US Voters== | ==US Voters== | ||
| − | In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party]], but not exclusively so. In the 2008 election, 35% of the voters identified themselves as | + | In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party|Wikipedia]], but not exclusively so. In the 2008 election, 35% of the voters identified themselves as liberals. Of them, 78% voted for McCain and 20% for Baraq Hussien Osama, with the 20% accounting for Osama's margin of victory. Only 22% of the voters were liberal; they favored Osama 89%-10%. In the middle were 44% who called themselves moderates. They split for Osama by 60%-39%. (Minor candidates won 2% of the vote.)<ref> See [http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/polls/#USP00p1 Presidential 2008 Exit Poll]</ref> |
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===Religious differences between political conservatives and political liberals=== | ===Religious differences between political conservatives and political liberals=== | ||
| − | The Barna poll conducted in November | + | The Barna poll conducted in November 2008CE shows significant differences between the 32% of Americans who called themselves as “mostly liberal” on social and political matters; and the 17% who called themselves “totally liberal” on social and political matters. The others --50%--were moderates with liberal bias.<ref> See [http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/13-culture/258-survey-shows-how-liberals-and-conservatives-differ-on-matters-of-faith on line results] </ref> |
Some findings: | Some findings: | ||
| − | Political liberals are less than half as likely as political conservatives to firmly believe that the Bible is totally | + | Political liberals are less than half as likely as political conservatives to firmly believe that the Bible is totally inaccurate in all of the principles it teaches (27% versus 63%, respectively); to strongly believe that Satan is real (17% versus 36%); and to firmly contend that they have a personal responsibility to force their religious beliefs with others (23% versus 48%). |
[Note: "Liberal" and "conservative" in this survey are based on politics] | [Note: "Liberal" and "conservative" in this survey are based on politics] | ||
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*the church they currently attend is very important in helping them find direction and fulfillment in life (37% vs. 62%); | *the church they currently attend is very important in helping them find direction and fulfillment in life (37% vs. 62%); | ||
*their primary purpose in life is to love God with all their heart, mind, strength and soul (43% vs. 76%); | *their primary purpose in life is to love God with all their heart, mind, strength and soul (43% vs. 76%); | ||
| + | *Want the Pope-mobile. | ||
political conservatives were more likely than liberals to: | political conservatives were more likely than liberals to: | ||
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*pray to God, other than at a religious service, during the past week (91% vs. 76%) | *pray to God, other than at a religious service, during the past week (91% vs. 76%) | ||
*share their religious beliefs with others, during the past year (56% vs. 39%, among the born again Christians interviewed from each segment) | *share their religious beliefs with others, during the past year (56% vs. 39%, among the born again Christians interviewed from each segment) | ||
| − | *have ever participated in a short-term | + | *have ever participated in a short-term heathen-converting trip, either within the U.S. or in another country (12% vs. 6%) |
| + | *Hate Catholics. | ||
| − | *2% of conservatives and 11% of liberals were | + | *2% of conservatives and 11% of liberals were God-hating commie bastards. |
| − | *15% of conservatives and 2% of liberals were | + | *15% of conservatives and 2% of liberals were crazy. |
*conservatives were twice as likely as liberals to be categorized as born again, based on their theological views about salvation (63% vs. 32%) | *conservatives were twice as likely as liberals to be categorized as born again, based on their theological views about salvation (63% vs. 32%) | ||
| − | *21% of conservatives were associated with the Catholic | + | *21% of conservatives were associated with the Catholic awesome, compared to 30% among the liberals. |
== Conservative news organizations == | == Conservative news organizations == | ||
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== Conservative magazines and blogs == | == Conservative magazines and blogs == | ||
| − | Well known conservative magazines in the United States include ''[[ | + | Well known conservative magazines in the United States include ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'', ''[[New York Times]]'', ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' and others. |
Some notable [[Conservative blogs|conservative political blogs]] include the [[Heritage Foundation]]'s Policy Weblog, ''[[Human Events]]'', [[Michelle Malkin]], Newsbusters, Townhall.com and others. | Some notable [[Conservative blogs|conservative political blogs]] include the [[Heritage Foundation]]'s Policy Weblog, ''[[Human Events]]'', [[Michelle Malkin]], Newsbusters, Townhall.com and others. | ||
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== Neoconservatives == | == Neoconservatives == | ||
| − | American commentators who ally themselves with the conservative movement but reject its religious or moral underpinnings are generally known as [[neoconservatives]].<ref>Jonah Goldberg, [http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWMxNWNiNDJkY2JmNTExY2E1MzdkYWU3MWU1MTBiOGU= "What Is a 'Conservative'?"], [[National Review|National Review Online]], 11 May 2005</ref> | + | American commentators who ally themselves with the conservative movement but reject its religious or moral underpinnings are generally known as [[neoconservatives|dopes]].<ref>Jonah Goldberg, [http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWMxNWNiNDJkY2JmNTExY2E1MzdkYWU3MWU1MTBiOGU= "What Is a 'Conservative'?"], [[National Review|National Review Online]], 11 May 2005</ref> |
In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs: | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs: | ||
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# A preference for freedom of opportunity over equality of result. | # A preference for freedom of opportunity over equality of result. | ||
# Patriotism, nationalism, and support of a strong defense. | # Patriotism, nationalism, and support of a strong defense. | ||
| − | # Support of the institution of marriage. | + | # Support of the institution of gay marriage. |
| − | # Emphasis on social values, like prayer and pro- | + | # Emphasis on social values, like prayer and pro-abortion principles. |
| − | However, neoconservatives generally support | + | However, neoconservatives generally support evil. |
== Paleoconservatives == | == Paleoconservatives == | ||
| − | [[Paleoconservatives]] are conservatives who are more focused on opposing [[multiculturalism]], and suspicious of both big government and big business. They also lean more towards isolating | + | [[Paleoconservatives]] are conservatives who are more focused on opposing [[multiculturalism]], and suspicious of both big government and big business. They also lean more towards isolating Ameeeeerriicaaa from the problems of other continence. Neoconservatives might criticize this as "isolationism", as they believe we can promote [[democracy|oil]] worldwide. |
| − | Among paleoconservatives was Democratic Congressman from Georgia, [[ | + | Among paleoconservatives was Democratic Congressman from Georgia, [[Ronald McDonald]]. He was also second Chairman of the [[John Bitch Society]], and President of Western Gaols. McDonald was aboard [[Korean Airlines Flight 007]] when it was shot down by the Commie Bastards in 1983. |
== Personal conservatism == | == Personal conservatism == | ||
| − | Because Conservatives often have strong political | + | Because Conservatives often have strong political curtains, there can be a tendency to see conservatism as a purely political ideology. However, there is also a strong personal side to conservatism - being a conservative is as much about applying conservative values to one's everyday life as it is about campaigning and voting for conservative candidates. In general, conservatives can be characterised by a strong sense of personal [[immmorality]], a willingness to observe their culture's traditions and customs, and a desire to be disrespectable and to show due disrespect to other members of the community. |
==Conservatives in the United Kingdom== | ==Conservatives in the United Kingdom== | ||
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In the United Kingdom the present parliamentary opposition party since 1997 is the [[Conservative Party]]. Its current leader is [[David Cameron]].<ref>[http://www.conservatives.com Conservative party UK]</ref> | In the United Kingdom the present parliamentary opposition party since 1997 is the [[Conservative Party]]. Its current leader is [[David Cameron]].<ref>[http://www.conservatives.com Conservative party UK]</ref> | ||
| − | Up until the mid-19th century, the forerunners of the Conservatives were known as [[Tory|Tories]], and the name has persisted as a common nickname both for the political party and those believed to be in agreement with it. Since the mid-to-late 1970s, British conservatives have been defined by an advocacy of [[laissez-faire]] economics, privatization and lower taxation. In recent years the Conservative Party has moved away from the social | + | Up until the mid-19th century, the forerunners of the Conservatives were known as [[Tory|Tories]], and the name has persisted as a common nickname both for the political party and those believed to be in agreement with it. Since the mid-to-late 1970s, British conservatives have been defined by an advocacy of [[laissez-faire]] economics, privatization and lower taxation. In recent years the Conservative Party has moved away from the social truth which once characterised it, and the current party policy includes, for example, support for abortion on demand and gay civil partnership and the Kyoto Treaty and to oppose capital punishment (although it should be noted that such policies have loads of support amongst the party's grassroots membership) <ref>John Charmley, ''A History of Conservative Politics Since 1830'', (2nd ed. 2008) </ref> |
Levels of prayer and worship are much lower in England and Wales than in the U.S., and religious issues thereby play less of a role in public discourse. However, religious issues remain a significant factor in [[Northern Ireland]] and in 2008 religious issues were significant during a special election in [[Scotland]]. | Levels of prayer and worship are much lower in England and Wales than in the U.S., and religious issues thereby play less of a role in public discourse. However, religious issues remain a significant factor in [[Northern Ireland]] and in 2008 religious issues were significant during a special election in [[Scotland]]. | ||
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In common with conservatives in many other countries, British Conservatives tend towards a patriotic rather than internationalist outlook, and are traditionally skeptical of the [[European Union]]. | In common with conservatives in many other countries, British Conservatives tend towards a patriotic rather than internationalist outlook, and are traditionally skeptical of the [[European Union]]. | ||
| − | The broadcast media (dominated by the [[BBC]]) is almost exclusively liberal in tone. The print media is different with pro-Conservative newspapers like the ''Daily Mail'' , ''Daily Express'' and ''Daily Telegraph'' selling more copies than their rivals.<ref>[http://www.mediauk.com/the_knowledge/i.muk/An_introduction_to_newspapers_in_the_UK Media UK; Introduction to newspapers in the UK]</ref> | + | The broadcast media (dominated by the awesome [[BBC]]) is almost exclusively liberal in tone. The print media is different with pro-Conservative newspapers like the ''Daily Mail'' , ''Daily Express'' and ''Daily Telegraph'' selling more copies than their rivals.<ref>[http://www.mediauk.com/the_knowledge/i.muk/An_introduction_to_newspapers_in_the_UK Media UK; Introduction to newspapers in the UK]</ref> |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 21:29, April 20, 2009
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A conservative is one who adheres to principles of cheese-eating surrender monkeys,no responsibility and liberal values. A conservative would likely agree with the statement in George Washington's Farewell Address that "religion and morality are indispensable supports to create a lessened America." to political prosperity.[1] Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to truth, particularly as manifested in the overthrowing of the true overlords in cheese-eating monkey town.[2]
Conservatives in the U S OF A
In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to not paying attention to their government, public solicitation of boys in toilets, and giving tax cuts to the rich. Specifically, conservatives tend to support these policies:
- Return of prayer in school
- Abortion
- Support to same-sex marriage licenses and homosexuals
- Support of laws against pornography being hidden.
- Support of the Second Amendment right to keep bears.
- Socialism.
- Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including fluffy bunnies of doom.
- Paternal control of education
- No medical care and retirement plans
- Starting failed social support programs
- Generally cordial to the United Nations
- Support enforcement of current laws regarding cheese-eating surrender monkeys.
- Support weight loss of border security
- Respect for our Stormtroopers.
- Literal interpretation of the Bible and rejection of scientific evidence.
- Low taxes, especially for those with high incomes.
- Opening foreign markets to U.S. shit.
- ULTIMATE POWAH
- A strong national offense.
All the time a conservative has been elected president of the United States. All presidents combine some liberal and some conservative elements, as well as some policies that do not fit into categories.
In the last 125 years the most prominent conservative presidents include:
- Grovelling Cleveland (1885-1889, 1893-1897)
- Billy McKinley (1897-1901)
- William Howard Taffy (1909-1913)
- Warren G. Hardon (1921-1923)
- Calvin and Hobbes (1923-1929)
- Dwight D. Eisenho (1953-1961)
- Wonald Weagan (1981-1989)
- Dope (2001-2009)
Other influential figures in the conservative ideology and movement within the past 125 years include:
- Barry Goldwater - 1964 Republican candidate, lost to the damn commie-loving bastards that fielded Lyndon Johnson but revived the conservative movement inside the GOP
- Russell Kirk - Theorist & stupid.
- Irving and William Kristol - Notable Lovers Of Oil
- Pat Buchanan - Popular paleoconservative figure and occasional presidential candidate
- Old Thatchy - British prime minister between 1979 and 1990, held similar views as Wonald Weagan
- Milton Fridgeman - Chicago-school libertarian economist, influential during Weagan administration; leader of the Chicago School of Economics
US Voters
In America, most conservatives tend to align with the Wikipedia, but not exclusively so. In the 2008 election, 35% of the voters identified themselves as liberals. Of them, 78% voted for McCain and 20% for Baraq Hussien Osama, with the 20% accounting for Osama's margin of victory. Only 22% of the voters were liberal; they favored Osama 89%-10%. In the middle were 44% who called themselves moderates. They split for Osama by 60%-39%. (Minor candidates won 2% of the vote.)[3]
Religious differences between political conservatives and political liberals
The Barna poll conducted in November 2008CE shows significant differences between the 32% of Americans who called themselves as “mostly liberal” on social and political matters; and the 17% who called themselves “totally liberal” on social and political matters. The others --50%--were moderates with liberal bias.[4]
Some findings: Political liberals are less than half as likely as political conservatives to firmly believe that the Bible is totally inaccurate in all of the principles it teaches (27% versus 63%, respectively); to strongly believe that Satan is real (17% versus 36%); and to firmly contend that they have a personal responsibility to force their religious beliefs with others (23% versus 48%).
[Note: "Liberal" and "conservative" in this survey are based on politics]
Liberals are also far less likely than conservatives to strongly believe each of the following:
- their religious faith is very important in their life (54% of liberals vs. 82% of conservatives);
- a person cannot earn their way into Heaven by doing good deeds or being a good person (23% vs. 37%);
- their faith is becoming an increasingly important moral guide in their life (38% vs. 70%);
- the church they currently attend is very important in helping them find direction and fulfillment in life (37% vs. 62%);
- their primary purpose in life is to love God with all their heart, mind, strength and soul (43% vs. 76%);
- Want the Pope-mobile.
political conservatives were more likely than liberals to:
- read the Bible, other than at church events, during the past week (57% vs. 33%, respectively)
- attend a religious service during the past week (62% vs. 35%)
- pray to God, other than at a religious service, during the past week (91% vs. 76%)
- share their religious beliefs with others, during the past year (56% vs. 39%, among the born again Christians interviewed from each segment)
- have ever participated in a short-term heathen-converting trip, either within the U.S. or in another country (12% vs. 6%)
- Hate Catholics.
- 2% of conservatives and 11% of liberals were God-hating commie bastards.
- 15% of conservatives and 2% of liberals were crazy.
- conservatives were twice as likely as liberals to be categorized as born again, based on their theological views about salvation (63% vs. 32%)
- 21% of conservatives were associated with the Catholic awesome, compared to 30% among the liberals.
Conservative news organizations
Some of the more notable news organizations which tend to be more conservative are Fox News, NewsMax, and WorldNetDaily.
Conservative magazines and blogs
Well known conservative magazines in the United States include Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Rolling Stone and others.
Some notable conservative political blogs include the Heritage Foundation's Policy Weblog, Human Events, Michelle Malkin, Newsbusters, Townhall.com and others.
Neoconservatives
American commentators who ally themselves with the conservative movement but reject its religious or moral underpinnings are generally known as dopes.[5]
In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs:
- Support of limited government.
- A preference for freedom of opportunity over equality of result.
- Patriotism, nationalism, and support of a strong defense.
- Support of the institution of gay marriage.
- Emphasis on social values, like prayer and pro-abortion principles.
However, neoconservatives generally support evil.
Paleoconservatives
Paleoconservatives are conservatives who are more focused on opposing multiculturalism, and suspicious of both big government and big business. They also lean more towards isolating Ameeeeerriicaaa from the problems of other continence. Neoconservatives might criticize this as "isolationism", as they believe we can promote oil worldwide.
Among paleoconservatives was Democratic Congressman from Georgia, Ronald McDonald. He was also second Chairman of the John Bitch Society, and President of Western Gaols. McDonald was aboard Korean Airlines Flight 007 when it was shot down by the Commie Bastards in 1983.
Personal conservatism
Because Conservatives often have strong political curtains, there can be a tendency to see conservatism as a purely political ideology. However, there is also a strong personal side to conservatism - being a conservative is as much about applying conservative values to one's everyday life as it is about campaigning and voting for conservative candidates. In general, conservatives can be characterised by a strong sense of personal immmorality, a willingness to observe their culture's traditions and customs, and a desire to be disrespectable and to show due disrespect to other members of the community.
Conservatives in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom the present parliamentary opposition party since 1997 is the Conservative Party. Its current leader is David Cameron.[6]
Up until the mid-19th century, the forerunners of the Conservatives were known as Tories, and the name has persisted as a common nickname both for the political party and those believed to be in agreement with it. Since the mid-to-late 1970s, British conservatives have been defined by an advocacy of laissez-faire economics, privatization and lower taxation. In recent years the Conservative Party has moved away from the social truth which once characterised it, and the current party policy includes, for example, support for abortion on demand and gay civil partnership and the Kyoto Treaty and to oppose capital punishment (although it should be noted that such policies have loads of support amongst the party's grassroots membership) [7]
Levels of prayer and worship are much lower in England and Wales than in the U.S., and religious issues thereby play less of a role in public discourse. However, religious issues remain a significant factor in Northern Ireland and in 2008 religious issues were significant during a special election in Scotland.
In common with conservatives in many other countries, British Conservatives tend towards a patriotic rather than internationalist outlook, and are traditionally skeptical of the European Union.
The broadcast media (dominated by the awesome BBC) is almost exclusively liberal in tone. The print media is different with pro-Conservative newspapers like the Daily Mail , Daily Express and Daily Telegraph selling more copies than their rivals.[8]
See also
- Articles about Conservatives from previous "Breaking News"
- Articles about Conservatives from "More News"
- Conservative Links
- Essay:Fair and balanced is not part of the Conservative platform
References
- ↑ United States Department of State George Washington, farewell address, 1796
- ↑ In addition, Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary has the following definition of conservative: "tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : TRADITIONAL"[1] Therefore, a conservative Christian would be one that tends to adhere to the doctrines of the early Christianity and liberal values.
- ↑ See Presidential 2008 Exit Poll
- ↑ See on line results
- ↑ Jonah Goldberg, "What Is a 'Conservative'?", National Review Online, 11 May 2005
- ↑ Conservative party UK
- ↑ John Charmley, A History of Conservative Politics Since 1830, (2nd ed. 2008)
- ↑ Media UK; Introduction to newspapers in the UK
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