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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 effective in defending against addiction,<ref>Conservative principles prohibit addictive drugs, pornography and gambling, and favor [[Rule of Law]] to prohibit underage drinking and smoking, when those addictions form. An example of a [[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George W. Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]]. [[Conservatism]] in [[America]] is often tied with religious worship, which also advocates heavily against drug and alcohol abuse. [http://www.heritage.org/Research/Religion/BG1064.cfm]</ref> adversity,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule of Law]]. Therefore, by following conservative values, one would be less inclined to break the law.</ref> and wastefulness.<ref>Groups such as the Citizens Against Government Waste uphold [[Fiscal_Conservative|fiscally conservative]] views.[http://www.cagw.org/]</ref> [[Republicans]] tend to feel more mentally healthy than their Democratic or Independent colleagues,<ref>According to a November 30, 2007 Gallup Poll, "Fifty-eight percent of Republicans report having excellent mental health, compared to 43% of independents and 38% of Democrats." [http://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/RepublicansReport-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Others.aspx]</ref> and are also generally happier than [[Democrats]] or Independents.<ref>According to a Pew Research article titled "Are We Happy Yet?", Republicans are more likely to report happiness than Democrats. [http://pewresearch.org/pubs/301/are-we-happy-yet]</ref> | + | [[File:Russell Kirk.jpg|thumbnail|400px|[[Russell Kirk]] was an American political theorist, conservative intellectual, historian of ideas, social critic, and man of letters, who is best known for his role in the American conservative movement. ]] |
| | + | '''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 obesity,<ref>See, e.g., [[conservative]] [[Mike Huckabee]] losing 110 pounds.[http://www.newsweek.com/id/51663]; relatively few [[conservatives]] are overweight.</ref> addiction,<ref>Conservative principles prohibit addictive drugs, pornography and gambling, and favor [[Rule of Law]] to prohibit underage drinking and smoking, when those addictions form. An example of a [[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George W. Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]]. |
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| | + | A study shows that typically [[liberal]] college students live in an environment that "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the adolescent period," resulting in higher "drinking," "property theft," and "unstructured socializing with friends" compared with peers who do not go to college. [http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/college-students-behaving-badly/ NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"]</ref> adversity,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> anxiety,<ref>"Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ....," according to one study summarized in ''The Economist''. [https://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10717915]</ref> fear,<ref>An example of a [[conservative]] who overcame a difficult is fear is President [[Ronald Reagan]], who conquered a longtime fear of flying.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEED7123CF93AA1575AC0A967958260]</ref> depression, narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule of Law]], and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death.</ref> self-destructive behavior, illiteracy,<ref>[[Conservatives]] emphasize learning to read by [[phonics]], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[liberals]].</ref> rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"While 58 percent of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent of Democrats described themselves that way."[https://news.gallup.com/poll/102943/RepublicansReport-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Others.aspx]</ref> [[Conservatives]] are happier than [[liberal]]s, and one study gives a [[reason]]: conservatives do not insist upon a [[mindless equality]].<ref>"Research suggests that highly egalitarian women are less happy in their marriages compared with their more traditional counterparts, apparently because they are more troubled by disparities in domestic labor."[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354424,00.html]</ref> |
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| | + | '''Conservative values''' are also helpful in recognizing and combating [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] understands the many incentives by others to engage in [[deceit]], and the political power that can result from such [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] is often not surprised by the deception that fools others. |
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| | '''Conservative values''' include: | | '''Conservative values''' include: |
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| | * emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs | | * emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs |
| | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others | | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others |
| | + | * a devotion to the principle of [[justice]] |
| | + | * a respect for the dignity of the individual be it a fetus or racial minority, and reject the [[collectivist]] notion of racial communities |
| | * supporting [[self-defense]] | | * supporting [[self-defense]] |
| | + | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception. |
| | * frugality and efficiency | | * frugality and efficiency |
| | * rejecting the deification of government officials | | * rejecting the deification of government officials |
| | + | * giving those in authority due respect, but not to the point of accepting orders or assertions that are contrary to logic or morality |
| | * 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 |
| − | * emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities or self-indulgence for instant gratification of desires | + | * not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one's situation |
| | + | * emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities |
| | + | * emphasizing humility and open-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views |
| | * recognizing the power of the [[free market]] | | * recognizing the power of the [[free market]] |
| − | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all | + | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all. |
| | + | * self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires. |
| | + | * recognizing that [[evil]] does exist in the world, and making an effort to combat this force by whatever means necessary |
| | + | * respecting the sanctity of [[life]] |
| | + | * following [[Christian]] principles |
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| − | '''Conservative values''', when applied, can be useful in combating common human weaknesses: | + | '''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses: |
| | + | * [[Lust]] |
| | + | * [[Sloth (sin)|Laziness]] |
| | + | * [[Envy|Jealousy]] |
| | + | * [[Gluttony]] |
| | + | * [[Pride]] |
| | + | * Conflict |
| | + | * [[Corruption]] |
| | + | * [[Credulity]] |
| | + | * [[Liberalism]] |
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| − | *[[Lust]]
| + | == See also == |
| − | *[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]] | + | *[[Traditional values]] |
| − | *[[Envy|Jealousy]] | + | * [[Small town values]] |
| − | *[[Gluttony]] | + | * [[Family values]] |
| − | *[[Pride]] | + | *[[Positive social influence]] |
| − | *Conflict
| + | * [[Essay:Conservative Benefits]] |
| − | *[[Corruption]] | |
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| − | == See also == | + | ===Contrast With=== |
| | + | * [[Liberal values]] |
| | + | * [[Public school values]] |
| | + | * [[Hollywood values]] |
| | + | * [[San Francisco values]] |
| | + | * [[Fashion industry values]] |
| | + | * [[Professor values]] |
| | + | * [[Obamunism]] |
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| − | *[[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]
| + | ==References== |
| − | *[[William F. Buckley]]
| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| − | == References == | + | ==External links== |
| | + | * [http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/ Real Life and Death: the interplay of Bible, Israel, America ] |
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