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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 obesity,<ref>See, e.g., [[conservative]] [[Mike Huckabee]] losing 110 pounds.[http://www.newsweek.com/id/51663]; relatively few [[conservatives]] are overweight.</ref> addiction,<ref>Conservative principles prohibit addictive drugs, pornography and gambling, and favor [[Rule of Law]] to prohibit underage drinking and smoking, when those addictions form. An example of a [[conservative]] who conquered alcoholism is President [[George W. Bush]]. [[Rush Limbaugh]] also conquered his addiction to [[OxyContin]].</ref> adversity,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> anxiety,<ref>"Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ....," according to one study summarized in ''The Economist''. [http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10717915]</ref> fear,<ref>An example of a [[conservative]] who overcame a difficult is fear is President [[Ronald Reagan]], who conquered a longtime fear of flying.[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEED7123CF93AA1575AC0A967958260]</ref> depression, narcissism,<ref>See, e.g., [[Hollywood values]]</ref> risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,<ref>[[Conservatives]] accept and teach respect for [[Rule of Law]], and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death.</ref> self-destructive behavior, illiteracy,<ref>[[Conservatives]] emphasize learning to read by [[phonics]], rather than the ineffective memorization approach of [[liberals]].</ref> rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.<ref>"While 58 percent of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent of Democrats described themselves that way."[http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57683]</ref> [[Conservatives]] are happier than [[liberal]]s, and one study gives a [[reason]]: conservatives do not insist upon a mindless "equality".<ref>"Research suggests that highly egalitarian women are less happy in their marriages compared with their more traditional counterparts, apparently because they are more troubled by disparities in domestic labor."[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354424,00.html]</ref>
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| − | '''Conservative values''' are also helpful in recognizing and combating [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] understands the many incentives by others to engage in [[deceit]], and the political power that can result from such [[deceit]]. A [[conservative]] is often not surprised by the deception that fools others.
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| − | '''Conservative values''' include:
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| − | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses, fears and regrets
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| − | * a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience
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| − | * recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work
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| − | * emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
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| − | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others
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| − | * supporting [[self-defense]]
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| − | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.
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| − | * frugality and efficiency
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| − | * rejecting the deification of government officials
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| − | * downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general<ref>''See, e.g.,'' the [[Coase Theorem]]</ref>
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| − | * emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor
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| − | * emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities
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| − | * recognizing the power of the [[free market]]
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| − | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.
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| − | * self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.
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| − | '''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:
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| − | *Jealousy -
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| − | == See also ==
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| − | *[[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]
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| − | *[[William F. Buckley]]
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| − | *[[Andrew Schlafly]]
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| − | == References ==
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| − | [[Category:Conservative]]
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