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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>

A '''conservative''' is an idiot that only cares about white christian males and wishes everyone else would die.

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>

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:

* [[Limited government]] and balanced budgets

* [[Limited government]] (except when it comes to what you do in your bedroom)

* [[Capitalism]] and [[free market|free markets]]

* [[Capitalism]] and [[free market|free markets]]

* [[Classroom prayer]]

* bigotry

* Respect for human life and prohibition of [[abortion]]

* Respect for human life (until is born; after that we don't care)

* The [[death penalty]] for heinous murders proven beyond reasonable doubt

* The [[death penalty]] for heinous murders proven beyond reasonable doubt

* [[Abstinence]] education

* [[Abstinence]] education

* Traditional [[marriage]], not [[same-sex marriage]]

* more bigotry

* [[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

* 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 failed social support programs

* Canceling essential 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 [[junk science]] such as [[evolution]] and [[global warming]]

* Rejection of actual science such as [[evolution]] and [[global warming]]

* Minimal taxation

* no 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 accepting the Constitutional role of the federal government

* Favoring [[states' rights]] over federal power, while not accepting the Constitutional role of the federal government

* A strong national defense

* A strong national defense

* An [[Originalism|Originalist]] interpretation of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]]

* A rejection of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]]

* A dedication to the truth, and an ability to seek it

* A dedication to lies

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