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“I am not certain that is conservatism.
How about:
1. Don’t spend money you don’t have.
2. Govern as little as possible.
3. Push goverance to the lowest, most local, practical level possible.”

Weren’t they in there? I like this list, too;

I am a conservative.

I believe in the sovereignty and security of this one nation, under God.

I believe in the sanctity of life and that life begins at conception.

I believe in marriage between one man and one woman.

I believe that all children in our school systems should be educated in English and taught the civic duties and responsibilities of citizenship and patriotism.

I believe that we have the responsibility and obligation to control our borders and determine who is allowed to live and work in our country.

I believe in private property rights and that the death tax should be killed.

I believe government economic policies should reward those who build business or save and invest their money.

I believe in the right to bear arms and the right of self defense.

I believe in rugged individualism and that no one owes me anything just because I live and breathe.

I believe we should all practice charity in some form or fashion, especially to those who are suffering and least fortunate. But charity must be voluntary and spring from a spirit of altruism and love for your neighbor.

I believe that imposed systems of wealth redistribution destroy families, produce a culture of dependence and hurt everyone...

Finally, I believe there is room to acknowledge the role of our Creator in public life as stated in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. -— Lt. Colonel Bill Russell (USAR Retired)