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Conservative Myths -- Misconceptions & Myths About Conservatives

Many people are misinformed about what exactly it means to be a conservative. Some people believe that all conservatives are racist. Others believe they are religious nuts. Still others believe they are homophobes. The only way to dispel these myths is to dive right into them.

Myth: Conservatives are “anti-government”
Are conservatives really "anti-government?" A look at a popular misconception about conservatism.

The Myth About the Economic Impact of Unemployment Benefits Extensions
The truth about the economic impact of extending unemployment benefits.

Top 5 Misconceptions & Myths About Conservatives
Many people are misinformed about what exactly it means to be a conservative. Some people believe that all conservatives are racist. Others believe they are religious nuts. Still others believe they are homophobes. The only way to dispel these myths is to dive right into them.

Why Some Conservatives Oppose Gay Marriage
Answers to why conservatives oppose gay marriage.

Are Conservatives Racists?
Racism is an accusation often lobbed at conservatives, but most of the formerly legitimate reasons for these accusations are no longer applicable. The ties binding the conservative movement to racial intolerance are relics of a foregone era.

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