Difference between revisions of "Conservative style"
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1. Portrayal of an issue as if all viewpoints on the matter could clearly be classified in one of two ways (e.g. someone is either " pro-abortion" or "anti-abortion")<br> | 1. Portrayal of an issue as if all viewpoints on the matter could clearly be classified in one of two ways (e.g. someone is either " pro-abortion" or "anti-abortion")<br> | ||
| − | 2. Demonizing all negative traits as "Liberal [insert word here]" | + | 2. Demonizing all negative traits as "Liberal [insert word here]"<br> |
| − | 3. Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view | + | 3. Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view<br> |
| − | 4. A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values | + | 4. A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values<br> |
| − | 5. Labeling any scientific study contrary to a conservative point as "biased liberal hogwash." | + | 5. Labeling any scientific study contrary to a conservative point as "biased liberal hogwash."<br> |
| − | 6. Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities (read Homosexuals, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans etc.) | + | 6. Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities (read Homosexuals, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans etc.)<br> |
Revision as of 01:32, June 16, 2008
Examples of Conservative Style
The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
1. Portrayal of an issue as if all viewpoints on the matter could clearly be classified in one of two ways (e.g. someone is either " pro-abortion" or "anti-abortion")
2. Demonizing all negative traits as "Liberal [insert word here]"
3. Generalizing liberals as one group with the same view
4. A belief that any and all problems can be solved with conservative values
5. Labeling any scientific study contrary to a conservative point as "biased liberal hogwash."
6. Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities (read Homosexuals, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans etc.)