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| − | '''Conservative values''' | + | '''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]]. |
| + | 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. | |
| − | + | '''Conservative values''' include: | |
| − | + | * placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses, fears and regrets | |
| + | * a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience, and spreading such truths for the benefit of all | ||
| + | * recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work | ||
| + | * emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs | ||
| + | * teaching [[self-help]] rather than dependence on government and others | ||
| + | * a devotion to the principle of [[justice]] | ||
| + | * supporting [[self-defense]] | ||
| + | * recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception. | ||
| + | * frugality and efficiency | ||
| + | * rejecting the deification of government officials | ||
| + | * giving those in authority due respect, but not to the point of accepting orders or assertions that are contrary to logic or morality | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
| + | * not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one's situation | ||
| + | * emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities | ||
| + | * emphasizing humility and open-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views | ||
| + | * recognizing the power of the [[free market]] | ||
| + | * understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all. | ||
| + | * self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires. | ||
| − | + | '''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses: | |
| − | + | *[[Lust]] | |
| − | + | *[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]] | |
| − | + | *[[Envy|Jealousy]] | |
| − | + | *[[Gluttony]] | |
| − | + | *[[Pride]] | |
| − | + | *Conflict | |
| − | + | *[[Corruption]] | |
| − | + | * Credulity | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Essay:Conservative Benefits]] | ||
*[[William F. Buckley]] | *[[William F. Buckley]] | ||
Revision as of 21:18, October 2, 2009
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,[1] addiction,[2] adversity,[3] anxiety,[4] fear,[5] depression, narcissism,[6] risky law-breaking activities like dangerous driving,[7] self-destructive behavior, illiteracy,[8] rejection, wastefulness, and serious mental disorders.[9] Conservatives are happier than liberals, and one study gives a reason: conservatives do not insist upon a mindless "equality".[10]
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.
Conservative values include:
- placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses, fears and regrets
- a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience, and spreading such truths for the benefit of all
- recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work
- emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
- teaching self-help rather than dependence on government and others
- a devotion to the principle of justice
- supporting self-defense
- recognizing the media for its bias, bullying, deception.
- frugality and efficiency
- rejecting the deification of government officials
- giving those in authority due respect, but not to the point of accepting orders or assertions that are contrary to logic or morality
- downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general[11]
- emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one's labor
- not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one's situation
- emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities
- emphasizing humility and open-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one's own views
- recognizing the power of the free market
- understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.
- self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.
Conservative values are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:
See also
References
- ↑ See, e.g., conservative Mike Huckabee losing 110 pounds.[1]; relatively few conservatives are overweight.
- ↑ 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. 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. NY Times: "College Students Behaving Badly"
- ↑ Conservative principles fully support self-defense.
- ↑ "Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ....," according to one study summarized in The Economist. [2]
- ↑ An example of a conservative who overcame a difficult is fear is President Ronald Reagan, who conquered a longtime fear of flying.[3]
- ↑ See, e.g., Hollywood values
- ↑ Conservatives accept and teach respect for Rule of Law, and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death.
- ↑ Conservatives emphasize learning to read by phonics, rather than the ineffective memorization approach of liberals.
- ↑ "While 58 percent of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent of Democrats described themselves that way."[4]
- ↑ "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."[5]
- ↑ See, e.g., the Coase Theorem
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