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* [[personal responsibility]] – the idea that each individual is solely responsible for his/her own well-being; government exists solely to ensure that the rules are enforced, which includes protection from hostile external forces. ''(This is often used as a cover to dodge [[social responsibility]], however.)'' | * [[personal responsibility]] – the idea that each individual is solely responsible for his/her own well-being; government exists solely to ensure that the rules are enforced, which includes protection from hostile external forces. ''(This is often used as a cover to dodge [[social responsibility]], however.)'' | ||
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In the US, conservatists often advocate for:
- personal responsibility – the idea that each individual is solely responsible for his/her own well-being; government exists solely to ensure that the rules are enforced, which includes protection from hostile external forces. (This is often used as a cover to dodge social responsibility, however.)
- small government: "The government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have." – attributed to Gerald Ford [1] and frequently misattributed to Thomas Jefferson by conservatists in order to give it more credibility. (Conservatists will, however, support "big government" when it aligns with their actual goals – so again, this is just a dodge.)
Conservapedia
Conservapedia defines
(US) Conservatism as having the following attributes:
- promotes moral and economic values beneficial to all
- looks to the insights of economics and the logic of the Bible for the benefit of all
- favors conserving value by not giving handouts to anyone who does not really need them
It then also goes to list a number of specific political positions favored by neoconservatism, neoliberalism, and dominionism.
«A conservative typically adheres to principles of personal responsibility, moral values, and limited government.»
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation, a conservatist think-tank, states a belief «in individual liberty, free enterprise, limited government, a strong national defense, and traditional American values. We want an America that is safe and secure; where choices (in education, health care and retirement) abound; where taxes are fair, flat, and comprehensible; where everybody has the opportunity to go as far as their talents will take them; where government concentrates on its core functions, recognizes its limits and shows favor to none. ... we believe the values and ideas that motivated our Founding Fathers are worth conserving.» This would seem to be a reasonable definition of the best attributes of American conservatism.