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Conservatism In Blood Diamonds

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I would first like to start by discussing the ideology of conservatism. Conservatives strive to identify with members of a powerful community, such as the Republican Tea Party, but not necessarily strive to express their own individuality. Shiveley argues for this type of government in Blood Diamonds, claiming, “The whole point of “community” is that people are important as members, not individuals” (Shively, page 30). Conservatives seek out power, whether this is governmental power, or positions of leadership in their own community. They see power as a beneficial tool to help guide the “weak” in their communities. They also view power as a way for them to control and/or have influence the events happening around them. In contrast to conservatives,
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