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Line 1: − + − A study shows that typically [[liberal]] college students live in an environment that "allows for a lifestyle that essentially extends the adolescent period," resulting in higher "drinking," "property theft," and "unstructured socializing with friends" compared with peers who do not go to college. [http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/college-students-behaving-badly/ NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"]</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> − − '''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. Line 12:
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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]].
'''Conservative values''' recognize the adversarial nature of politics and life. As a result of their ability to deal with adversity, '''conservative values''' are effective in defending against 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]]. [[Conservatism]] in [[America]] is often tied with religious worship, which also advocates heavily against drug and alcohol abuse. [http://www.heritage.org/Research/Religion/BG1064.cfm]</ref> adversity,<ref>Conservative principles fully support [[self-defense]].</ref> 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]]. Therefore, by following conservative values, one would be less inclined to break the law.</ref> and wastefulness.<ref>Groups such as the Citizens Against Government Waste uphold [[Fiscal_Conservative|fiscally conservative]] views.[http://www.cagw.org/]</ref> [[Republicans]] tend to feel more mentally healthy than their Democratic or Independent colleagues,<ref>According to a November 30, 2007 Gallup Poll, "Fifty-eight percent of Republicans report having excellent mental health, compared to 43% of independents and 38% of Democrats." [http://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/RepublicansReport-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Others.aspx]</ref> and are also generally happier than [[Democrats]] or Independents.<ref>According to a Pew Research article titled "Are We Happy Yet?", Republicans are more likely to report happiness than Democrats. [http://pewresearch.org/pubs/301/are-we-happy-yet]</ref>
'''Conservative values''' include:
'''Conservative values''' include:
* teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others
* teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others
* supporting [[self-defense]]
* supporting [[self-defense]]
* frugality and efficiency
* frugality and efficiency
* rejecting the deification of government officials
* rejecting the deification of government officials
* 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
* emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities
* emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities or self-indulgence for instant gratification of desires
* recognizing the power of the [[free market]]
* recognizing the power of the [[free market]]
* understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.
* understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all
'''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:
'''Conservative values''', when applied, can be useful in combating common human weaknesses:
*[[Lust]]
*[[Lust]]