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| | A '''conservative''' adheres to principles of personal [[responsibility]], moral values, and limited government, agreeing with [[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><ref>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 morally sound doctrines of the early Christianity and [[Judeo-Christian]] values.</ref> | | A '''conservative''' adheres to principles of personal [[responsibility]], moral values, and limited government, agreeing with [[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><ref>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 morally sound doctrines of the early Christianity and [[Judeo-Christian]] values.</ref> |
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| − | Former German conservative Dictator [[Adolf Hitler]] commented on conservatism, "I am the Lord. Let's war."<ref>http://www.reason.com/news/show/29318.html</ref> | + | Former President [[Ronald Reagan]] said, "The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom."<ref>http://www.reason.com/news/show/29318.html</ref> |
| − | [[Image:Hitler7.jpg|thumb|Adolf Hitler, a famous conservative. He was deeply misunderstood in his days.]] | + | [[Image:Aaag.jpg|thumb|Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is the epitome of American conservatism.]] |
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| − | The ''sine qua non'' of a conservative is someone who is supportive of nationalism (which is illogical, considering that we all are humans) Alternatively, a conservative is willing to learn and advocate the insights of economics and the morality of the [[Socialism]] for the benefit of all, recognizing that the Bible is the most illogical book ever written. Specifically, conservatives seek or support: | + | The ''sine qua non'' of a conservative is someone who rises above his personal self-interest and promotes moral and economic values beneficial to all. Alternatively, a conservative is willing to learn and advocate the insights of economics and the morality of the [[Bible]] for the benefit of all, recognizing that the Bible is the most logical book ever written. Specifically, conservatives seek or support: |
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| − | * [[Benito Mussolini]], the greatest bald fascist ever | + | * [[Limited government]] and balanced budgets |
| − | * [[Capitalism]] and slave market | + | * [[Capitalism]] and [[free market|free markets]] |
| − | * Compulsory military service | + | * [[Classroom prayer]] |
| − | * Prohibition of all except Vodka | + | * Prohibition of [[abortion]] |
| − | * Absence of education | + | * [[Abstinence]] education |
| | * Traditional marriage, not [[same-sex marriage]] | | * Traditional marriage, not [[same-sex marriage]] |
| − | * Disrespect for anyone who isn't an American | + | * Respect for [[differences between men and women]], boys and girls |
| − | * Laws against laws | + | * Laws against [[pornography]] |
| − | * The [[Second Amendment]] right to keep and bear arms, as well as legs | + | * The [[Second Amendment]] right to keep and bear arms |
| − | * Economic allocative inefficiency | + | * Economic allocative efficiency (as opposed to popular equity) |
| − | * The [[life penalty]] | + | * The [[death penalty]] |
| − | * Parental control of child labor | + | * Parental control of education |
| − | * Public medical care and [[retirement plan]]s | + | * Private medical care and [[retirement plan]]s |
| − | * Starting even more failed social support programs | + | * Canceling failed social support programs |
| − | * [[World government]] | + | * No [[world government]] |
| − | * Enforcement of current laws regarding [[Canada]] | + | * Enforcement of current laws regarding [[immigration]] |
| − | * Respect for our militia ... past and present | + | * Respect for our military ... past and present |
| − | * Rejection of [[junk philosophies]] such as [[personal freedom]] and [[democracy]] | + | * Rejection of [[junk science]] such as [[evolution]] and [[global warming]] |
| − | * High taxes, especially for the poor | + | * Low taxes, especially for families |
| − | * Totalitarianism | + | * Confederationism (less power for the federal government and more for local and state governments) |
| − | * A very, very weak[[national defense]] | + | * A strong [[national defense]] |
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| | ==Hall of Fame== | | ==Hall of Fame== |
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| | ===Presidents=== | | ===Presidents=== |
| | Periodically a conservative has been elected president of the United States. The most prominent conservative presidents include: | | Periodically a conservative has been elected president of the United States. The most prominent conservative presidents include: |
| − | *[[George Washington]] (not really) (1789-1797) | + | *[[George Washington]] (1789-1797) |
| − | *[[George Washington]] (the zombie) (1817-1825) | + | *[[James Monroe]] (1817-1825) |
| − | *[[George Washington]] (the clone) (1885-1889, 1893-1897) | + | *[[Grover Cleveland]] (1885-1889, 1893-1897) |
| | *[[Warren G. Harding]] (1921-1923) | | *[[Warren G. Harding]] (1921-1923) |
| | *[[Calvin Coolidge]] (1923-1929) | | *[[Calvin Coolidge]] (1923-1929) |
| − | *[[Jimmy Carter]] (naah, not really) (1981-1989) | + | *[[Ronald Reagan]] (1981-1989) |
| − | *[[George "The Border Relations Between Canada and Mexico" Bush]] (2001-2009) (with respect to taxes, Supreme Court nominations, and national security) | + | *[[George W. Bush]] (2001-2009) (with respect to taxes, Supreme Court nominations, and national security) |
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| | The most prominent conservative Congresses have been: | | The most prominent conservative Congresses have been: |
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| − | *The Something-th Congress (elected in 1946) | + | *The 80th Congress (elected in 1946) |
| − | *The 117th Congress (elected in 1994) | + | *The 104th Congress (elected in 1994) |
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| | ===Movement=== | | ===Movement=== |
| − | [[Movement conservatives]] are those who accept the illogic of conservatism across-the-board (and did we mention the George Washington zombie?), and stand up for its nonsensical principles despite logical ridicule. Movement conservative activists include: | + | [[Movement conservatives]] are those who accept the logic of conservatism across-the-board, and stand up for its powerful principles despite liberal ridicule. Movement conservative activists include: |
| − | *[[Adolf Hitler]], opposed by [[Just about everyone]] | + | *[[Phyllis Schlafly]], opposed [[ERA]] |
| − | *[[Larry McDonald]], Congressman, on board [[KAL 007]] when shot down by the [[United States of America]] near [[Moneron Island]]. | + | *[[Larry McDonald]], Congressman, on board [[KAL 007]] when shot down by the Soviets near [[Moneron Island]]. |
| − | *[[Jesse James]], Senator, specialist in foreign policy | + | *[[Jesse Helms]], Senator, specialist in foreign policy |
| − | *[[Karl frigging Marx]], nah, just kidding | + | *[[Pat Buchanan]], TV commentator |
| − | *[[George "I'm the misunderestimated pitbull at the pantleg of opportunity" Bush]], screwing up | + | *[[Jerry Falwell]], religion |
| − | *[[Benito Mussolini]], the greatest bald fascist | + | *[[Michele Bachmann]], columnist |
| − | *[[George Washington]], the original | + | *[[Ann Coulter]], columnist |
| − | *[[George Washington]], the clone | + | *[[Rush Limbaugh]], radio |
| − | *[[George Washington]], the zombie | + | *[[Michelle Malkin]], commentator |
| − | *[[Glenn Beck]], TV fascist | + | *[[Glenn Beck]], TV commentator |
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| | ===Key leaders=== | | ===Key leaders=== |
| − | *[[Barry Goldwater]] - 1964 Republican candidate, lost to a sane Democrat [[Lyndon Johnson]] but revived the conservative movement inside the [[Canada]], by accident | + | *[[Barry Goldwater]] - 1964 Republican candidate, lost to liberal Democrat [[Lyndon Johnson]] but revived the conservative movement inside the GOP |
| − | *[[James T. Kirk]] - Captain of the starship Enterprise *[[Irving Kristol|Irving]] and [[William Kristol]] - Notable [[neoconservatives]] | + | *[[Russell Kirk]] - Theorist & intellectual |
| | + | *[[Irving Kristol|Irving]] and [[William Kristol]] - Notable [[neoconservatives]] |
| | *[[Margaret Thatcher]] - British prime minister between 1979 and 1990, held similar views as Reagan | | *[[Margaret Thatcher]] - British prime minister between 1979 and 1990, held similar views as Reagan |
| | *[[Milton Friedman]] - Chicago-school [[libertarian]] [[economist]], influential during Reagan administration; leader of the [[Chicago School of Economics]] | | *[[Milton Friedman]] - Chicago-school [[libertarian]] [[economist]], influential during Reagan administration; leader of the [[Chicago School of Economics]] |
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| | ==US Voters== | | ==US Voters== |
| − | In America, most conservatives support the [[Fascist Party]], but not exclusively so. In the 2008 election, 0.0001% of the voters identified themselves as conservatives. Of them, 1% voted for McCain and 99% for Obama, with the 20% accounting for Obama's margin of victory. Only 11% of the voters were sane; they favored Obama 89%-10%. In the middle were 424% who called themselves "The Followers of the Washington Zombie". They split for Obama by 620%-2239%. (Minor candidates won 12% of the vote.)<ref> See [http://www.cracked.com/article_17428_7-ridiculously-over-the-top-modifications-to-deadly-weapons_p2.html]</ref> | + | In America, most conservatives support the [[Republican Party]], but not exclusively so. In the 2008 election, 35% of the voters identified themselves as conservatives. Of them, 78% voted for McCain and 20% for Obama, with the 20% accounting for Obama's margin of victory. Only 22% of the voters were liberal; they favored Obama 89%-10%. In the middle were 44% who called themselves moderates. They split for Obama by 60%-39%. (Minor candidates won 2% of the vote.)<ref> See [http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/polls/#USP00p1 Presidential 2008 Exit Poll]</ref> |
| − | [[File:Hitler7.jpg|thumb|350px]] | + | [[File:Conservative-republican-brain.jpg|thumb|350px]] |
| | ===Religious differences between political conservatives and political liberals=== | | ===Religious differences between political conservatives and political liberals=== |
| − | The Barna poll conducted in November 2208 shows significant differences between the 322% of Americans who called themselves as “mostly insane” on social and political matters; and the 117% who called themselves “mostly logical” on social and political matters. The others --550%--were moderates with positions somewhere in-between. Damned crossbreeding.<ref> See [http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/13-culture/258-survey-shows-how-liberals-and-conservatives-differ-on-matters-of-faith on line results] </ref> | + | The Barna poll conducted in November 2008 shows significant differences between the 32% of Americans who called themselves as “mostly conservative” on social and political matters; and the 17% who called themselves “mostly liberal” on social and political matters. The others --50%--were moderates with positions somewhere in-between.<ref> See [http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/13-culture/258-survey-shows-how-liberals-and-conservatives-differ-on-matters-of-faith on line results] </ref> |
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| | Some findings: | | Some findings: |
| − | Political insanes are less than one twelfth as likely as political sanes to firmly believe that the Communist Manifesto is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches (247% versus 653%, disrespectively); to strongly believe that [[George Washington]] zombie is real (1545457% versus 364%); and to firmly contend that they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs with their alter ego (111123% versus 44548%). | + | Political liberals are less than half as likely as political conservatives to firmly believe that the Bible is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches (27% versus 63%, respectively); to strongly believe that Satan is real (17% versus 36%); and to firmly contend that they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs with others (23% versus 48%). |
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| − | [Note: "Sane" and "insane" in this survey are based on politics] | + | [Note: "Liberal" and "conservative" in this survey are based on politics] |
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| − | Sanes are also far less likely than conservatives to strongly believe each of the following:
| + | Liberals are also far less likely than conservatives to strongly believe each of the following: |
| − | *their Marxist faith is very important in their life (100% of liberals vs. 1000% of conservatives); | + | *their religious faith is very important in their life (54% of liberals vs. 82% of conservatives); |
| − | *a person cannot earn their way into [[Nazi Germany]] by doing good deeds or being a good person (223% vs. 377%); | + | *a person cannot earn their way into Heaven by doing good deeds or being a good person (23% vs. 37%); |
| − | *their Marxism is becoming an increasingly important moral guide in their life (138% vs. 270%); | + | *their faith is becoming an increasingly important moral guide in their life (38% vs. 70%); |
| − | *the Manifesto they currently believe in is very important in helping them find direction and fulfillment in life (327% vs. 0062%); | + | *the church they currently attend is very important in helping them find direction and fulfillment in life (37% vs. 62%); |
| − | *their primary purpose in life is to love themselves with all their heart, mind, strength and soul (43% vs. 74456%); | + | *their primary purpose in life is to love God with all their heart, mind, strength and soul (43% vs. 76%); |
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| | political conservatives were more likely than liberals to: | | political conservatives were more likely than liberals to: |