Meaning of compassionate conservatism | Babel Free

Definitions

A political philosophy that stresses using traditionally Conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.

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Examples

“I do not challenge the conservatism of this Administration. I do challenge its failure to exhibit a compassionate conservatism that adapts itself to the realities of a society ridden by class and race distinction.”

“I believe in a visionary and compassionate conservatism”

“1984 November 8, James Robert Jones (interviewee), New York Times I think we should adopt the slogan of compassionate conservatism.... We can be fiscally conservative without losing our commitment to the needy and we must redirect our policy in that direction.”

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