Traditionalist conservatism—Opposition to rapid change in governmental and societal institutions. This kind of conservatism is anti-ideological insofar as it emphasizes means (slow change) over ends (any particular form of government). To the traditionalist, whether one arrives at a right- or left-wing government is less important than whether change is effected through rule of law rather than through revolution and sudden innovation.
Christian conservatism—Conservative Christians are primarily interested in family values. Typical positions include the view that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, that abortion is wrong, that there should be prayer in state schools, and that marriage should be defined as between one man and one woman and not between two members of the same sex. Many attack the profanity and sexuality in the media and movies.
Limited government conservatism—Limited government conservatives look for a decreased role of the federal government. They follow Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in their suspicion of a powerful federal government.
Neoconservatism—A modern form of conservatism that supports a more assertive, interventionist foreign policy, aimed at promoting democracy abroad. It is tolerant of an activist government at home, but is focused mostly on international affairs. Neoconservatism was first described by a group of disaffected liberals, and thus Irving Kristol, usually credited as its intellectual progenitor, defined a neoconservative as "a liberal who was mugged by reality." Although originally regarded as an approach to domestic policy (the founding instrument of the movement, Kristol's The Public Interest periodical, did not even cover foreign affairs), through the influence of figures like Dick Cheney, Robert Kagan, Richard Perle, Kenneth Adelman and (Irving's son) Bill Kristol, it has become most famous for its association with the foreign policy of the George W. Bush administration. Many of the nation's most prominent and influential conservatives during the two terms of the Bush administration were considered "neoconservative" in their ideological orientation.[216]
Paleoconservatism—In part a rebirth of the Old Right, arising in the 1980s in reaction to neoconservatism, stresses tradition, especially Christian tradition and the importance to society of the traditional family. Some, Samuel P. Huntington for example, argue that multiracial, multi-ethnic, and egalitarian states are inherently unstable.[217] Paleoconservatives are generally isolationist, and suspicious of foreign influence. The magazines Chronicles and The American Conservative are generally considered to be paleoconservative in nature.
Libertarian conservatism – A fusion with libertarianism, this type emphasizes a strict interpretation of the Constitution, particularly with regard to federal power. Libertarian conservatism is constituted by a broad, sometimes conflicted, coalition including pro-business social moderates, those favoring more rigid enforcement of states' rights, individual liberty activists, and many of those who place their socially liberal ideology ahead of their fiscal beliefs. This mode of thinking tends to espouse laissez-faire economics and a critical view of the federal government. Libertarian conservatives' emphasis on personal freedom often leads them to have social positions contrary to those of social conservatives. The libertarian branch of conservatism may have similar disputes that isolationist paleoconservatives would with neoconservatives. However, libertarian conservatives may be more militarily interventionist or support a greater degree of military strength than other libertarians. Contrarily, a strong preference for local government puts libertarian conservatives in frequent opposition to international government.
I see a lot of conservatives on here and am curious
Which one do you identify with closest?
Conservatism in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Or do you reject these descriptions, if so than please provide your own.
Libertarian/Conservative although I'm a Green, so it is certainly not all inclusive.
I've often wondered how come there isn't more conservation in conservatism...
There is no such thing as a libertarian conservative. Those things are mutually exclusive.
I've often wondered how come there isn't more conservation in conservatism...
Well it's a fair point - and it speaks to the dramatic differences between European and American "conserv"atives - American conservatives are more traditional 18th-19th Century Liberals with a strong attachment to civil society functions - family, faith, etc. European conservatives (outside of the Briths) nave no Liberal filter.
2 things.
1st thing: Conservatives are very much about conservation. I'm pretty sure you're confusing "preservation" with "conservation". Liberals think in terms of preservation; nature should be looked at, not used. Conservatives think in terms of conservation; natural resources are to be used and managed.
2nd thing: You are confusing "conservative" with "conserve".
con·ser·va·tive (kn-sûrv-tv)
adj.
1. Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
2. Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.
3. Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.
con·serve (kn-sûrv)
v. con·served, con·serv·ing, con·serves
v.tr.
1.
a. To protect from loss or harm; preserve: calls to conserve our national heritage in the face of bewildering change.
b. To use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste: kept the thermostat lower to conserve energy.
2. To keep (a quantity) constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary changes.
3. To preserve (fruits) with sugar.
v.intr.
To economize: tried to conserve on fuel during the long winter.
I've often wondered how come there isn't more conservation in conservatism...
Have you looked at an electoral map lately?
No, no I haven't. Why?
I thinking looking at an electoral map would show you how foolish your point about conservation and conservatives is.
I think it also shows you just how successful the Democrat party is in their advertising and how unsuccessful Republicans are.
Well, tell me this, have you ever, in your life, walked in to a McDonald's and received a Big Mac that looked like this
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I didn't think so...So much for advertising...
and you're still not explaining yourself on the map thing, maybe I need more coffee, but...
I wasn't aware there were different kinds of Conservative. Non of those definitions apply to me, and I don't offer a definition. My positions are my positions and I have no interest in establishing label for it.I see a lot of conservatives on here and am curious
Which one do you identify with closest?
Conservatism in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Or do you reject these descriptions, if so than please provide your own.
I've often wondered how come there isn't more conservation in conservatism...
I'm not sure I understand your point about advertising but just take a look at an electoral map, preferably one that goes to the county or ED level.
Look at the areas that are blue. Look at the areas that are red.
Now, where are you more likely to see natural wildlife?
I wasn't aware there were different kinds of Conservative. Non of those definitions apply to me, and I don't offer a definition. My positions are my positions and I have no interest in establishing label for it.
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