Difference between revisions of "Conservative style"

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In many ways, Conservative style is the antithesis of the style adopted by Liberals.

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.

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-== Examples of Conservative Style ==
+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:
+The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
-* Portrayal of an issue as if all viewpoints on the matter could clearly be classified in one of two ways (e.g. someone is either "pro-[[abortion]]" or "anti-[[abortion]]")<br>
-* Demonizing all negative traits as "[[liberal]]" in some form
+* a willingness to debate openly on all aspects of an issue or problem, without being tramelled by ideological preconceptions. +
-* Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view<br>
+* readiness to take responsibility for the consequences of ones words and deeds.
-* A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values<br>
-* Labeling any [[scientific]] study contrary to a [[conservative]] point as [[liberal bias]]<br>
-* Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities such [[Homosexuals]], [[African-American|African-Americans]] or Mexican-Americans<br>
-* Appealing to "truth" or "accuracy" when accused of not providing a balanced depiction of an issue