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| − | A '''conservative''' is an idiot that only cares about white christian males and wishes everyone else would die. | + | A '''conservative''' is someone who 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 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> | | 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> |
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| | 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 [[logic]]al 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 [[logic]]al book ever written. Specifically, conservatives seek or support: |
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| − | * [[Limited government]] (except when it comes to what you do in your bedroom) | + | * [[Limited government]] and balanced budgets |
| | * [[Capitalism]] and [[free market|free markets]] | | * [[Capitalism]] and [[free market|free markets]] |
| − | * bigotry | + | * [[Classroom prayer]] |
| − | * Respect for human life (until is born; after that we don't care) | + | * Respect for human life and prohibition of [[abortion]] |
| | * The [[death penalty]] for heinous murders proven beyond reasonable doubt | | * The [[death penalty]] for heinous murders proven beyond reasonable doubt |
| | * [[Abstinence]] education | | * [[Abstinence]] education |
| − | * more bigotry | + | * Traditional [[marriage]], not [[same-sex marriage]] |
| | * [[Family values]], including traditional relationships and division of labor within the household | | * [[Family values]], including traditional relationships and division of labor within the household |
| | * Respect for differences between men and women, boys and girls | | * Respect for differences between men and women, boys and girls |
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| | * Parental control of education ([[parental rights]]) | | * Parental control of education ([[parental rights]]) |
| | * Private medical care and retirement plans | | * Private medical care and retirement plans |
| − | * Canceling essential social support programs | + | * Canceling failed social support programs |
| | * No [[world government]] | | * No [[world government]] |
| | * Enforcement of current laws regarding [[immigration]] | | * Enforcement of current laws regarding [[immigration]] |
| | * Respect for our military ... past and present | | * Respect for our military ... past and present |
| − | * Rejection of actual science such as [[evolution]] and [[global warming]] | + | * Rejection of [[junk science]] such as [[evolution]] and [[global warming]] |
| − | * no taxation | + | * Minimal taxation |
| | * [[Federalism]] (Separation of powers among the National, State and Local governments) | | * [[Federalism]] (Separation of powers among the National, State and Local governments) |
| − | * Favoring [[states' rights]] over federal power, while not accepting the Constitutional role of the federal government | + | * Favoring [[states' rights]] over federal power, while accepting the Constitutional role of the federal government |
| | * A strong national defense | | * A strong national defense |
| − | * A rejection of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] | + | * An [[Originalism|Originalist]] interpretation of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] |
| − | * A dedication to lies | + | * A dedication to the truth, and an ability to seek it |
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| | ==Hall of Fame== | | ==Hall of Fame== |