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| − | == Examples of Conservative Style == | + | In many ways, [[Conservative]] style is the antithesis of the style adopted by [[Liberal]]s. |
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| + | == Examples of Conservative Style == |
| − | The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics: | + | |
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| + | 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>
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| − | * Labeling any [[scientific]] study contrary to a [[conservative]] point as [[liberal bias]]<br>
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| − | * Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities such [[Homosexuals]], [[African-American|African-Americans]] or Mexican-Americans<br>
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| − | * Appealing to "truth" or "accuracy" when accused of not providing a balanced depiction of an issue
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