Social conservatives hold summit in buoyant mood

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Source: Reuters

Divided and despondent a few months ago, U.S. social conservatives gather on Friday for a self-styled "values voters" summit newly energized by the addition of Sarah Palin to the Republican White House ticket.

Palin has been love at first sight for conservative Christians looking for a Republican savior and stands in stark contrast to the movement's long and stormy relationship with McCain, who in the past clashed with its leaders and backed policies that angered them, such as research into medical uses for stem cells.

"There is a lot of enthusiasm among social conservatives now, while just a month ago there was almost none," said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council which is organizing the conference, expected to draw about 2,000 conservative activists and leaders.

"But a lot of work has to be done because there has not been the operations on the ground or grass roots enthusiasm until now that was there for (President George W.) Bush in 2004," Perkins said.

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1. Social conservatives: It's their world, we're just living in it.

:grr: :argh: :sarcasm: :puke: :eyes: :nuke:

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2. I Think I Understand Now

"disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change."

In other words people who advocate slavery, women as second class citizens, and unregulated labor, like using children in sweat shops for low wages.

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3. SQUARES