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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
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* placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses and regrets
* emphasizing charity rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
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* emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
* teaching [[self-help]]
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* 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.
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* 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
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* 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
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* giving primacy to God, His creation and His law in addressing worldly matters
* eliminating government regulation of the free market
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* 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.
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* 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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