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Liberal values

2018-12-31T13:20:21Z

RandPer:

'''Liberal values''' refers to the [[values|value system]] commonly held by [[liberals]], just as [[Professor values]] and [[Hollywood values]] do for professors and Hollywood respectively. Liberal values tend to stand in stark opposition to [[conservative values]] and thus reject those things which [[conservatives]] hold to be dear and true. This includes, but is not limited to:

* Failing to educate others, particularly younger people, about the harm caused by a lack of conservative values.
* [[Censorship]] of ideas not deemed [[political correctness|politically correct]]. E.g., Liberal students protest or disrupt conservative guest speakers on [[college]] campuses.
* [[Liberal denial|Denial]] of politically incorrect truths such as the link between [[abortion]] and [[breast cancer]].
* Opposition to the [[free market]], instead favoring heavy [[socialism|regulation]].
* A desire for equal outcomes as opposed to equal opportunity.
* Excessive emphasis on awards and titles, especially those awarded by liberal institutions.
* To judge something as immoral behavior is tantamount to being a bigot.
* [[Bigotry]] itself, an almost uniquely [[liberal]] trait.
* Confusing [[separation of church and state]] with state-sanctioned [[atheism]].
* A willingness to excuse any aggressive and irreverent behavior in other countries, while harshly criticizing their own.
* Strict [[materialism]] and an overreliance on narrowly defined "reality".
* Contempt for authorities [on the implication, of course, that the authorities in question are conservatives].
* Using unnecessarily vulgar language
* Mistaking conclusions for facts.
* Being extremely selfish and [[greed|greedy]].

'''In general, liberal values tend to undermine traditional society, and in certain instances can cause irreparable harm to the lives of individuals who are brought under their sway.'''

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[[Category:Hollywood Values]]

Conservative values

2018-12-31T13:17:23Z

RandPer: '''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating Greed.

'''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]].

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."[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354424,00.html]</ref>

'''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.

'''Conservative values''' include:

* placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses, fears and regrets
* a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience, and spreading such truths for the benefit of all
* recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work
* emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
* teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others
* a devotion to the principle of [[justice]]
* supporting [[self-defense]]
* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.
* frugality and efficiency
* 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>
* emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor
* 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]]
* 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

'''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:
* [[Lust]]
* [[Sloth (sin)|Laziness]]
* [[Envy|Jealousy]]
* [[Gluttony]]
* [[Pride]]
* [[Greed]]
* Conflict
* [[Corruption]]
* [[Credulity]]
* [[Liberalism]]

== See also ==
*[[Traditional values]]
* [[Small town values]]
* [[Family values]]
* [[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]

===Contrast With===
* [[Liberal values]]
* [[Public school values]]
* [[Hollywood values]]
* [[San Francisco values]]
* [[Fashion industry values]]
* [[Professor values]]
* [[Obamunism]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/ Real Life and Death: the interplay of Bible, Israel, America ]

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Conservative of the Year 2018

2018-12-23T22:37:26Z

RandPer: Ben Shapiro for President 2020!

:''Main article: [[Conservative of the Year]]''
Nominations are being accepted for the '''Conservative of the Year 2018'''. For each nominee, also state a short reason why.

==Nominees==
*[[Ben Shapiro]] - for, when speaking on college campuses, continues to speak, despite [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|violent Leftists]] attempting shout him down and assault him. Also for his principled [[pro-life]] stance and support for other [[conservative]] causes.
*[[Donald Trump]] — for his many achievements to date on [[pro-life]] issues, judges, [[immigration]], trade, preserving [[America]]n sovereignty, and other issues, and for advancing numerous [[conservative]] causes, America First policies, and fighting political correctness. Has number of followers on Twitter of 43% of the enumeration of the entire conservative population in the United States (see [[Donald Trump achievements]])
*[[Viktor Orbán]] — for his massive re-election victory and strong stance on immigration and other issues, in [[George Soros]]'s homeland
*[[Jair Bolsonaro]] — a very strong and consistent conservative who was elected president of [[Brazil]] -- one of the largest countries in the world in both size and population
*[[Matteo Salvini]] — for his strong stance on immigration and other issues and for getting into the Italian government
*[[Jerome Corsi|Jerry Corsi]] — Exposed wrongdoing by the [[Robert Mueller]] investigation, and risked going to prison rather than tell lies as demanded by the [[liberal]] prosecutors.
*[[Judicial Watch]] - the only conservative organization to consistently get results by exposing government wrongdoing.
*[[Project Veritas]] — for its work uncovering [[deep state]] members in the executive branch, providing evidence of voter fraud in Texas, and other work
*[[Steve King]] — a strong conservative voice who refused to back down in the face of unfair media criticism and won re-election despite those smears
*[[Andrzej Duda]] — the immensely popular president of [[Poland]] who has repeatedly stood up against [[liberals]] in the [[European Union]], particularly on the migration issue
*[[Nigel Farage]] - for his leadership in the anti-globalist, [[Eurosceptic]], and [[Brexit]] movements.
*[[Scott Morrison]] — [[conservative]] prime minister of [[Australia]], beginning Aug. 24, 2018, who courageously challenges the [[transgender]] agenda
*Lt. General [[Michael T. Flynn]] — for standing up and speaking out despite the witchhunt against him, President [[Donald Trump]], and many Trump supporters by the [[Left]]ist campaign of [[Robert Mueller|Mueller]] and his [[liberal]] prosecutors
*[[Tucker Carlson]] — for being one of the few voices on TV advocating for consistently conservative policies. With the support of his new prime-time Fox News program and his trade-marked quizzical looks on hearing conventional liberal opinions from his guests on the split-screen, he increased the number of his Twitter followers by about 930,000
*[[Ann Coulter]] — Strong immigration positions
*[[Rand Paul]] — for taking principled stances on numerous issues, including single-handedly shutting the government down because of spending
*[[Alternative for Germany]] — for its continued growth and making it into every German state parliament<ref>https://twitter.com/EuropeElects/status/1056592040283258880</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/EuropeElects/status/1056513693935157248</ref>
*[[Turning Point USA]] — To borrow a category from the entertainment industry, Turning Point USA featured two "break-out stars" on Twitter, founder [[Charlie Kirk]] (about 564,000 new followers in 2018) and his protégé [[Candace Owens]] (more than 634,000 new followers in 2018). They have earned the respect of their conservative media colleagues, hosting the Student Action Summit USA featuring conservative advocates [[Mark Levin]], [[Laura Ingraham]], [[Dinesh D'Souza]] and [[Tucker Carlson]].
*[[Dave Brat]] and [[Kris Kobach]] — though both lost their respective elections this year, they held strongly to conservative principles and already have accomplished careers
*[[John Bolton]] — for his appointment as National Security Advisor, and using that position to support American sovereignty and oppose the [[War on Sovereignty]]
*[[Jeff Sessions]] — while having some flaws, he worked hard to implement President Trump's immigration priorities<ref>https://video.foxnews.com/v/5859071115001/?playlist_id=5198073478001#sp=show-clips</ref>
*[[Sarah Sanders]] — for graciously dealing daily with a hostile and self-centered White House press corps. And for maintaining a press in her own right on social media accounts with a circulation of about twice the size of the ''New York Times'' (with about 1.2 million new followers in 2018) that supports President Trump and American traditions.
*Rep. [[Jim Jordan]] - for his work in exposing [[FBI scandal|Obama FBI/DOJ]] corruption
*[[Roger Stone]] - for resisting the [[Mueller office|Mueller coup]] and for his lifetime achievement

==Demoted==

*[[Brett Kavanaugh]] — survived the [[Left]]’s [[Kavanaugh smear]], but then voted with the [[Left]] to deny hearing two big appeals by States prevented from defunding [[Planned Parenthood]] in [[Medicaid]].<ref>https://www.lifenews.com/2018/12/10/supreme-court-may-have-declined-planned-parenthood-funding-case-for-non-abortion-reasons/</ref>
*[[Texas]] GOP — sold out to the [[Koch brothers]] and passed their horrible idea of a constitutional convention to rewrite the [[Constitution]], and then predictably lost seats in the Texas House, Senate, and even [[Congress]], with [[Ted Cruz]] barely winning reelection.

==References==
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Conservative of the Year 2018

2018-12-23T13:19:03Z

RandPer: Undo revision 1476164 by Aschlafly (talk)

Conservative of the Year 2018

2018-12-21T19:59:44Z

RandPer: Ben Shapiro added