Terri
11-14-2008, 11:30 AM
Defining conservatism is sometimes difficult.
In recent times Ronald Reagan defined it as a three-legged stool.
The legs are:
Economic
National Security
Social Issues
That is the most common definition today although there are older definitions from those considered to have begun the conservative movement.
For the purposes of our discussions we'll probably see President Reagan's definition referred to most often but I'll include some links to fuller definitions in this post.
Conservatives traditionally believe in:
Moral order
Limited government
Low taxes
Less government spending
Individual liberty
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
The Definition of Conservative (http://www.conservative-resources.com/definition-of-conservative.html)
Toward a definition of conservatism (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1282/is_n16_v44/ai_12666307) by William F. Buckley, Jr.
Ten Principles of Conservatism (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18562 )
The Three-Legged Stool, Then and Now (http://www.powerlineblog.co m/archives/2008/01/019625.php)
If you are interested in the history of the conservative movement I recommend reading Edmund Burke, Russell Kirk, Barry Goldwater and others.
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In recent times Ronald Reagan defined it as a three-legged stool.
The legs are:
Economic
National Security
Social Issues
That is the most common definition today although there are older definitions from those considered to have begun the conservative movement.
For the purposes of our discussions we'll probably see President Reagan's definition referred to most often but I'll include some links to fuller definitions in this post.
Conservatives traditionally believe in:
Moral order
Limited government
Low taxes
Less government spending
Individual liberty
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
The Definition of Conservative (http://www.conservative-resources.com/definition-of-conservative.html)
Toward a definition of conservatism (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1282/is_n16_v44/ai_12666307) by William F. Buckley, Jr.
Ten Principles of Conservatism (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18562 )
The Three-Legged Stool, Then and Now (http://www.powerlineblog.co m/archives/2008/01/019625.php)
If you are interested in the history of the conservative movement I recommend reading Edmund Burke, Russell Kirk, Barry Goldwater and others.
This thread will stay at the top of the list. We can add or make changes when needed.