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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 addiction, adversity, common anxiety, depression and self-destructive behavior, and serious mental disorders. |
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| | '''Conservative values''' include: | | '''Conservative values''' include: |
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| − | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire | + | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses and regrets |
| − | * emphasizing charity rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs | + | * emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs |
| − | * teaching [[self-help]] | + | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others |
| | * supporting [[self-defense]] | | * supporting [[self-defense]] |
| − | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]] and deception. | + | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception and unreliability |
| | * downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general<ref>''See, e.g.,'' the [[Coase Theorem]]</ref> | | * 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 | + | * emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor |
| − | * giving primacy to God's creation and God's law in judging all worldly matters | + | * giving primacy to God, His creation and His law in addressing worldly matters |
| − | * eliminating government regulation of the free market | + | * recognizing the power of the free market |
| − | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. that when tax cuts are given they help everyone. | + | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all. |
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| − | '''Conservative values''' recognize the adversarial nature of politics, and life. As a result of their ability to deal with adversity, '''conservative values''' are superb in defending against addiction, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behavior, and other mental disorders.
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| | == References == | | == References == |
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| | <references/> | | <references/> |