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,[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:

* Lust
* Laziness
* Jealousy
* Gluttony
* Pride
* Conflict
* Corruption
* Credulity
* Liberalism

## Contents

* 1 See also
* 1.1 Contrast With
* 2 References
* 3 External links

## See also[edit]

* Traditional values
* Small town values
* Family values
* Essay:Conservative Benefits

### Contrast With[edit]

* Liberal values
* Public school values
* Hollywood values
* San Francisco values
* Fashion industry values
* Professor values
* Obamunism

## References[edit]

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

## External links[edit]

* Real Life and Death: the interplay of Bible, Israel, America

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