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Conservative values

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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,[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
  • a respect for the dignity of the individual be it a fetus or racial minority, and reject the collectivist notion of racial communities
  • 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.
  • recognizing that evil does exist in the world, and making an effort to combat this force by whatever means necessary
  • respecting the sanctity of life
  • following Christian principles

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

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  1. ↑ See, e.g., conservative Mike Huckabee losing 110 pounds.[1]; relatively few conservatives are overweight.
  2. ↑ 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"
  3. ↑ Conservative principles fully support self-defense.
  4. ↑ "Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives ....," according to one study summarized in The Economist. [2]
  5. ↑ An example of a conservative who overcame a difficult is fear is President Ronald Reagan, who conquered a longtime fear of flying.[3]
  6. ↑ See, e.g., Hollywood values
  7. ↑ Conservatives accept and teach respect for Rule of Law, and this deters dangerous driving, particularly by teenagers, that can tragically end in death.
  8. ↑ Conservatives emphasize learning to read by phonics, rather than the ineffective memorization approach of liberals.
  9. ↑ "While 58 percent of Republicans reported having excellent mental health, only 38 percent of Democrats described themselves that way."[4]
  10. ↑ "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]
  11. ↑ See, e.g., the Coase Theorem

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