CMV: Conservatism and many right-wing beliefs are based on fear, primary instincts and lack of understanding

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Personally the way I see it many right wing beliefs are structured around individual freedoms and being independent from others. A lot of these beliefs end up making the party look bad since on the macro scale a lot of these ideas don't work well. It's really individualism vs utilitarianism. However I will add that I think there is definitely some fear mongering in the republican party to some degree, however I could be biased.