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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]].   

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''' 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''. [https://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."[https://news.gallup.com/poll/102943/RepublicansReport-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Others.aspx]</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."[https://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''' 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.

* emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs

* emphasizing [[charity]], with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs

* 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]]

* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.

* recognizing the [[media]] for its [[liberal bias|bias]], [[media bullying|bullying]], deception.

* 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.

* self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.

* 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:

'''Conservative values''' are useful and powerful in combating common human weaknesses:

*[[Sloth (sin)|Laziness ]]

*[[Traditional values]]

*[[Envy|Jealousy]]

* [[Small town values]]

*[[Gluttony]]

* [[Family values]]

*[[Pride]]

*[[Positive social influence]]

* [[Essay:Conservative Benefits]]

*[[Corruption]]

== See also ==

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