Conservatism is a political philosophy for a ruling class and economics – it recognizes a poor class and supports the fact that it will always exist, and it goes on to talk about the elitist class (the wealthy or upper class) – Conservatives believe that this elitist class is the superior class and they deserve to be the ruling class. The elitist class has no obligation to the lower classes. They believe the elitist class is the elitist class because they work harder and are smarter then the lower classes – therefore they deserver positions of power. Conservatism is basically a survival of the fittest philosophy.
For example Ronald Reagan exemplified the conservative ideals with his theory of supply-side economy better know as Reaganomics.
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"Ronald Reagan." Microsoft® Encarta® 2006 DVD. Redmond, WA:
Source: Microsoft Corporation, 2005.
Macridis, Roy C. "Conservatism." Microsoft® Encarta® 2006 DVD. Redmond, WA:
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by Cookies, the other batch April 13, 2006
Ideological position in the right wing section of the political spectrum that believes in traditional values & a free market economy. Limited government and where the state only interferes to protect civil liberties. Characterized by nationalism & patriotic ideals. In opposition to progressive politics & policy reformations.
by Sierras ugly June 03, 2023
A new offshoot of neo-republicanism, a new political orientation that can, apparently, be discriminated against.
Cancel culture hates, and therefore is trying to eliminate, the 3 main tenets, the 3 c's of non progressivism and conservatism
by Sexydimma April 18, 2021
A political ideology that is popular among the white people that believes in a conspiracy theory that Jews are smuggling in immigrants to overthrow the white people and that white people are perfect and superior to the other races, but it is actually used to scam white people out of basic necessities like healthcare or social security.
Conservatism also hates science, and rejects vaccines and denies climate change.
Conservatism also hates science, and rejects vaccines and denies climate change.
White people: Conservatism will save our superior race, so I'm going to vote against my own interests. Who needs healthcare and vaccines? All I need is my racist hatred.
Other people: Yea... sounds about white.
Other people: Yea... sounds about white.
by Hanbin1100 December 30, 2018
Democratic conservatism is characterized by a set of values and beliefs that is distinct from liberalism such as an emphasis on small government, moralism, and individualism. In contrast to classical liberalism, conservatism emphasizes the rule of law, traditional social and moral standards, and respect for authority. It also holds that society should be regulated to preserve the traditional order. In the United States, Democratic conservatism is an ideology that is mostly associated with the Republican Party, though it has a history in the Democratic Party their views on foreign policy, social issues, and military affairs have been criticized. Modern Democratic conservatism believes that religion, civil rights, traditional family values, and free markets should be supported, but that government should be limited, and the federal government should be restructured to be more efficient. They hijacked the Republican Party after the 1990s and began to use the Republican Party to promote their ideology which was the opposition to liberal policies such as abortion, gun control, gay rights, and environmentalism. In other words, they are the Dixiecrats of the 21st century.
Democratic conservatism in the United States is the main reason why Republicans are accused of racism and homophobia.
by Doctor WTF November 15, 2022
A phrase coined by the Republicans for the 2000 presidential election in an effort to divert focus from the fact that in recent history the party had not been known for its compassion. Thus, a camouflage over reality, a diversion of attention from unflattering fact, a ruse, a marketing gimmick to cover up a weakness by asserting that you actually have the strength when you don’t.
“In his Inaugural Address, the President called on Americans to become citizens, not spectators. Since that time the President has used compassionate conservatism as his governing philosophy as the Administration has moved to tackle some of society's toughest assignments, such as educating our children, fighting poverty at home, and helping poor countries around the globe.”
by Bill Garnett July 22, 2004
A myth.
No, really, the campaign tool that worked for Bush in 2000. (Of course, he didn't, technically, WIN, but y'know, he came close enough.) But pretty quickly he realized that, with Tom DeLay running Congress and the media busy taping its own mouth over, he didn't have to do the whole "compassionate" bit.
No, really, the campaign tool that worked for Bush in 2000. (Of course, he didn't, technically, WIN, but y'know, he came close enough.) But pretty quickly he realized that, with Tom DeLay running Congress and the media busy taping its own mouth over, he didn't have to do the whole "compassionate" bit.
"Gee, I like that compassionate conservatism Bush practiced."
"When was that? When he cut taxes for the rich while emasculating our social programs? When he denied birth control to AIDS-stricken Third World countries? When he killed thousands of innocent people in a meaningless oil-war?"
"Uh... good point."
"When was that? When he cut taxes for the rich while emasculating our social programs? When he denied birth control to AIDS-stricken Third World countries? When he killed thousands of innocent people in a meaningless oil-war?"
"Uh... good point."
by MarkusRTK October 16, 2004