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11 Conservative Principles You Need to be Aware of

12Oct

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Analysis

11 Conservative Principles You Need to be Aware of

In recent years, the term "conservative" has been distorted to say the least, both by the left and the right. This got me thinking, what are the conservative principles that most conservatives believe? Naturally, not all conservatives will agree with 100% of these "standard" conservative principles. After all, that's why there are different types of conservatives. However, most conservatives hold these views! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Small Government and Taxes Small government is perhaps one of the most famous conservative principles. Alongside this, most conservatives also believe in incredibly low taxes as well. Generally, conservatives agree that there should be an emphasis on local government over the central government. They tend...

What is Anti-Capitalism? Why do so Many People Support it?

28Sep

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Explainer

What is Anti-Capitalism? Why do so Many People Support it?

In recent years, anti-capitalism has become quite prevalent in the west. Just last week, anti-capitalist rallies were held all around the world, and they aren't the first, not this century and certainly not this decade! Recently, we covered the theory of the corporatocracy. Many of the people who believe that we are indeed in a corporatocracy also believe that in order to stop it, the government needs to adopt an anti-capitalist stance. Naturally, this has caused many to wonder what exactly is anti-capitalism? And, more importantly is it right or wrong? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is Anti-Capitalism? Anti-capitalism has existed in some form or another for well over 150 years. It is highly likely that it existed in some crude form b...

31Aug

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Analysis

15 Most Conservative States in The US!

During each election, voters in each state decide who they want to be president. In turn, these votes become seats. Some states are more right or left-leaning than others, so which are the most conservative states? Whilst the US as a whole may be either one of the most conservative countries or one of the most liberal countries in the world, it is divided. There are several states that are incredibly conservative. These are them! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Texas When you think of conservative states, it's hard not to think of Texas. Although, it has become more liberal in certain parts, in recent years, it is still considered to be a Republican state. For almost its entire history, Texas has for conservative candidates. From 1848 un...

6Jul

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Analysis

15 Richest Politicians in the World!

No one gets into politics for the money, but some politicians are richer than others. This got me thinking, "Who are the richest politicians in the world?" Today we will find out! To define who are the richest politicians, we will evaluate their privately held net worth, that they've accumulated over the years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Mitt Romney ($250 Million) Mitt Romney was most famous for opposing Obama during the 2008 and 2012 Presidential election. He is also quite famous for being the first Latter Day Saints (LDS) Church member to be a candidate for a major party. However, Romney also had many traditional conservative views. He openly opposed gay conservatives and gay marriage, not to mention his traditional views on abor...

22Jun

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What is “Ecofascism”?

Savitri Devi was a leading ecofascist and supporter of ecofascism. In a post-WWII world, fascism has declined dramatically. However, the current climate crisis has caused the rise of a new form of fascism- ecofascism. But what exactly is eco-fascism and how do their views differ from other types of fascists? Ecofascism is one of the most obscure forms of fascism. However, there are several political parties who support eco-fascism, most notably the Green Libertarian National Socialist Party in the US, known for being one of the dumbest political parties on earth. ...

1Jun

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Opinion

Can you be a socialist conservative?

Klemens von Metternich was a conservative socialist. A main tenant of conservatism is being anti-socialist. However, some socialist are also conservatives. This made me wonder can you be a socialist conservative? And if such conservative socialists are conservatives, what are their views and how do they differ from other types of conservatism? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Difference Between Socialist Conservatives and Right-Wing Socialists Although there are subtle differences, there are two main strands of conservative socialism. Socialist Conservatives Socialist conservatives are sometimes called conservative socialists. The term "socialist conservative" was used by Karl Marx himself. Not to describe himself or other socialists but a...

20Apr

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History

17 Best Conservative Magazines

Many people have cried the death of political magazines, both conservative and liberal alike. However, this is not true! Here are the best conservative magazines currently available! Thanks to the internet, you don't have to be in the US to read an American political magazine. The internet has also spawned a new generation of political magazine! As such, this list separates both the print and digital magazines from one another! Number 17 through to number 8 are print (however also have a website!) Whereas, numbers 7 through 1 are digital! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. National Review National Review is probably one of, if not the most famous conservative magazines! At one point in time, it was considered one of "The big three" of conservati...

What is class warfare? How is it used in elections?

23Mar

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What is class warfare? How is it used in elections?

During each election, there is often one thing made clear: class warfare. Politicians use it during debates, as a way to stop other politicians in their tracks. But few actually know what it is... Class warfare is the notion that politicians actively try to stoke anger of one social 'class' against another. For example, socialist parties may try to stoke the anger of the working class against the upper classes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How is class warfare used during an election? There are many ways class warfare can be used in an election, but there are two main ways: to create hysteria or stop hysteria. But several other methods also exist. To create hysteria- sometimes, a party isn't at the center of the election. As such, they r...

What is political media bias? How does it affect you?

16Mar

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What is political media bias? How does it affect you?

We're in an election year, which means that someone, undoubtedly, will throw around the term 'political media bias' as either an attack or a defense. But few know what it is... Political media bias is where a media outlet's politics influences its reporting. For example, a liberal newspaper covering a conservative may have a more negative tone than would otherwise be used. The keyword there, is "may". As a general rule, it does affect the reporting, even if only by a little bit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Where can I see examples of media bias? Every single media outlet, no matter how big or small, no matter whether they claim to be unbiased, liberal or conservative, has some sort of bias. Conservative Fox NewsWashington PostPol...

9Mar

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History

11 best conservative blogs

The best sites have a bias, and own it too! Here's your guide to the best conservative blogs available on the internet today! 11. Hot Air Hotair.com Michelle Malkin (more on her in a minute) has made several major contributions to the conservative movement. Undoubtedly, her biggest contribution is Hot Air. Hot Air follows the principals of many conservative websites. They don't hesitate to criticize when criticism is due, they don't hesitate to stop when they need to either! Since its founding in 2006, the site has constantly grown, attracting big-name contributors such as Captain's Quarters veteran (and owner) Ed Morrissey, with him leaving his own site to contribute to Hot Air! In February 2010, Hot Air joined Townhall Media, a subsidiary of Salem Media Group. Hot...