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Line 1: − A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral values. A conservative would likely agree with the statement in [[George Washington]]'s [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" 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]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]].<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 early Christianity and [[Judeo-Christian]] values.</ref>+ − − == Conservatives in the United States == − − In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to limited government, public morality and free enterprise. Specifically, conservatives tend to adhere to the following principles: − − * Checking change on tradition − * A strong national defense − * Return of prayer in school − * The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, as long as such possession does not threaten national security − * Economic allocative efficiency (as opposed to popular equity) − * Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including the death penalty − * Parents, rather than school teachers, educating children about sex − * Choice in education − * Private medical care and retirement plans − * Weakening or cancellation of failed social support programs − * Prohibition of abortion − * Opposition to same-sex marriage licenses and homosexuals − * Support of laws against pornography − * Generally opposed to the United Nations − * Support enforcement of current laws regarding immigration − * Support tightening of border security − * Respect for our military... past and present − * Low taxes, especially in upper income brackets − * Opening foreign markets to U.S. products − − About every 20-60 years a conservative has been elected president of the United States. Examples include: − − *[[George Washington]] − *[[James Monroe]] − *[[Grover Cleveland]] − *[[William Howard Taft]] − *[[Warren G. Harding]] − *[[Ronald Reagan]] − − In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party]], but not exclusively so. − − == Conservative News Organizations == − Some of the more notable news organizations which tend to be more conservative are [[Fox News]], [[WorldNetDaily]], [[NewsMax]], and [[Cybercast News Service]]. − − == Conservative Magazines and Blogs == − Two well known conservative magazines in the United States are The Weekly Standard and the [[National Review]]. − − Some of the more notable [[Conservative political blogs|conservative political blogs]] are Power Line, Captain's Quarters, the blog of [[Michelle Malkin]], Newbusters, the Heritage Policy Weblog, Humanevents, Townhall, and the Conservative Caucus blog. − − == 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> − − In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs: − − # A deep suspicion of the power of the state. − # A preference for liberty over equality. − # Patriotism. − # A belief in established institutions and hierarchies. − # Skepticism about the idea of progress. − − However, neoconservatives generally support government power and are indifferent to liberty and equality. − − ==Conservatives in the United Kingdom== − − In the United Kingdom the present parliamentary opposition party is called the [[Conservative Party]] and, as its name suggests, it holds traditional conservative views. 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 late 1970s, UK conservatives have been defined by an advocacy of [[laissez-faire]] economics, privatization and lower taxation.<!-- Citations needed --> − − Levels of prayer and worship are much lower in the [[U.K.]] than in the [[U.S.]]{{fact}}, and religious issues thereby play less of a role in [[England]]. 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, UK Conservatives tend towards a Nationalist outlook, and are traditionally skeptical of the [[European Union]]. − − In the United Kingdom the broadcast media is almost exclusively [[liberal]] in tone. The main Conservative newspapers are the [[Daily Telegraph]] and the more populist [[Daily Mail]]. [[The Spectator]] is a weekly journal of opinion which expresses broadly conservative views; until 2006 it was edited by [[Boris Johnson]], a Conservative politician who was elected Mayor of [[London]] in 2008. − − == See also == − *[[Previous Breaking News/Conservatives|Articles about '''Conservatives''' from previous "Breaking News"]] − *[[More News/Conservatives|Articles about '''Conservatives''' from "More News"]] − *[[Conservative Links]] − − == References == − {{reflist|2}} − − ==External Links== − *[http://www.aim.org/wls/category/conservatives/ What Liberals Say - Category: Conservatives], [[Accuracy In Media]] − − [[Category:Conservative|Conservative]] − [[Category:Politics]]
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