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| − | == Examples of Conservative Style ==
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| − | The style of a conservative often includes these characteristics:
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| − | * Portrayal of an issue as if all viewpoints on the matter could clearly be classified in one of two ways (e.g. someone is either " pro-[[abortion]]" or "anti-[[abortion]]")<br>
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| − | * Demonizing all negative traits as "[[liberal]]" in some form
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| − | * Generalizing [[liberals]] as one group with the same view<br>
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| − | * A belief that any and all problems can be solved with [[conservative]] values<br>
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| − | * Labeling any [[scientific]] study contrary to a [[conservative]] point as [[liberal bias]]
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| − | * Blaming larger societal problems on specific minorities such [[Homosexuals]], [[African-American|African-Americans]] or Mexican-Americans
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| − | * Appealing to "truth" or "accuracy" when accused of not providing a balanced depiction of an issue
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