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| + | '''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 addiction, adversity, common anxiety, depression and self-destructive behavior, and serious mental disorders. | ||
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'''Conservative values''' include: | '''Conservative values''' include: | ||
| − | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire | + | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses and regrets |
| − | * emphasizing charity rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs | + | * emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs |
| − | * teaching [[self-help]] | + | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others |
* supporting [[self-defense]] | * supporting [[self-defense]] | ||
| − | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]] and | + | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception and unreliability |
* downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general<ref>''See, e.g.,'' the [[Coase Theorem]]</ref> | * 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 | + | * emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor |
| − | * giving primacy to God | + | * giving primacy to God, His creation and His law in addressing worldly matters |
| − | * | + | * recognizing the power of the free market |
| − | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. | + | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all. |
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 21:56, April 16, 2008
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 addiction, adversity, common anxiety, depression and self-destructive behavior, and serious mental disorders.
Conservative values include:
- placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses and regrets
- emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
- teaching self-help rather than dependence on government and others
- supporting self-defense
- recognizing the media for its bias, bullying, deception and unreliability
- downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general[1]
- emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor
- giving primacy to God, His creation and His law in addressing worldly matters
- recognizing the power of the free market
- understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.
(please add)
References
- ↑ See, e.g., the Coase Theorem