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| + | == Examples of Conservative Style == | ||
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| + | The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics: | ||
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| + | * 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> | ||
| + | * Demonizing all negative traits as "[[liberal]]" in some form | ||
| + | * Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view<br> | ||
| + | * A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values<br> | ||
| + | * Labeling any [[scientific]] study contrary to a [[conservative]] point as [[liberal bias]] | ||
| + | * Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities such [[Homosexuals]], [[African-American|African-Americans]] or Mexican-Americans | ||
| + | * Appealing to "truth" or "accuracy" when accused of not providing a balanced depiction of an issue | ||
Revision as of 10:35, June 16, 2008
Examples of Conservative Style
The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
- 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")
- Demonizing all negative traits as "liberal" in some form
- Generalizing liberals as one group with the same view
- A belief that any and all problems can be solved with conservative values
- Labeling any scientific study contrary to a conservative point as liberal bias
- Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities such Homosexuals, African-Americans or Mexican-Americans
- Appealing to "truth" or "accuracy" when accused of not providing a balanced depiction of an issue