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A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue.  He agrees with the statement in George Washington's [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" to political prosperity.<ref>http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]].

A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue.  He agrees with the statement in George Washington's [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" to political prosperity.<ref>http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]].

A conservative relies more on the application of reason rather than personal whim.  Conservatives oppose collectivism and emphasize equal opportunity rather than equal results. Conservatives support a complete right of self-defense both on an individual level and for our nation as a whole.

Conservatives oppose collectivism and emphasize equal opportunity rather than equal results. Conservatives support a complete right of self-defense both on an individual level and for our nation as a whole.

In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs:

In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs:

* Private medical care and retirement plans

* Private medical care and retirement plans

* Strong, unilateral foreign policy

* Strong, unilateral foreign policy

* Weakening or cancellation of failed social support programs

* Weakening or cancellation of social support programs

* Government restrictions on same-sex marriage and abortion

* Government restrictions on same-sex marriage and abortion