Conservativism

Comfort and familiarity at the expense of other people's needs.

I was raised this way so my conservativism dictates it is the right way.

Conservativism by wizulus September 14, 2019

Conservatism 

(unbiased definition)

Conservatism is a political philosophy that is used in politics trying to keep tradition and avoiding changes in countries. Conservatism is rightist, not far-right but definitely not leftist.

Liberal(believes in Liberalism): I told you, we MUST raise the tax for the rich!
Conservative(believes in Conservatism): How about we not do it?

Conservatism by r1dfgamez December 17, 2018

Conservatism 

a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society.

Conservatism is the opposite of Liberalism

Conservatism by Amethyst Pendant March 21, 2011

E-Coli conservatism

political belief in cutting government costs even if such cuts result in devastating harm.

We have E-Coli conservatism to thank for lead in children's toys, unsafe non-prescription drugs, and dangerous spinach.

E-Coli conservatism by Una Malachica January 12, 2009

Democratic conservatism 

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.

Democratic conservatism by Doctor WTF November 15, 2022

compassionate conservatism 

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.”

compassionate conservatism by Bill Garnett July 22, 2004

compassionate conservatism 

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.

"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."

compassionate conservatism by MarkusRTK October 16, 2004