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In many ways, [[conservative]] style is the antithesis of the style adopted by [[liberal]]s.
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== Examples of Conservative Style ==
 
== Examples of Conservative Style ==
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The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
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* a willingness to debate openly on all aspects of an issue or problem, without being tramelled by ideological preconceptions. 
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* readiness to take responsibility for the consequences of ones words and deeds.
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* not using [[liberal fluff|fluff]] or obfuscating but telling it as it is - even if the truth is upsetting to liberals.
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* behaving with decency towards other people, and treating the opposite sex with respect.
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* using logic and [[Conservative insights]] to the betterment of those around them
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* ignoring foul language or abuse directed at conservatives; being thick skinned unlike their left-wing counterparts
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* embracing faith
  
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==See also==
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*[[Liberal style]]
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{{Conservatism}}
  
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The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
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[[Category:Essays about Conservatism]]
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[[Category:Conservative]]
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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")
 
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2. Demonizing all negative traits as "Liberal [insert word here]"
 
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3. Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view
 
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4. A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values
 
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5. Labeling any scientific study contrary to a conservative point as "biased liberal hogwash."
 
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6. Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities (read Homosexuals, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans etc.)
 

Latest revision as of 00:31, June 28, 2016

In many ways, conservative style is the antithesis of the style adopted by liberals.

Examples of Conservative Style

The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:

  • a willingness to debate openly on all aspects of an issue or problem, without being tramelled by ideological preconceptions.
  • readiness to take responsibility for the consequences of ones words and deeds.
  • not using fluff or obfuscating but telling it as it is - even if the truth is upsetting to liberals.
  • behaving with decency towards other people, and treating the opposite sex with respect.
  • using logic and Conservative insights to the betterment of those around them
  • ignoring foul language or abuse directed at conservatives; being thick skinned unlike their left-wing counterparts
  • embracing faith

See also