Compassionate conservatism also introduces fresh ideas about making more use of the private sector and churches in helping America's poor.

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This new conservatism will align with the ideas of governors such as Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, who are fighting battles for domestic policy reform.

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And the post-Enron conservatism is dampening product innovation and creative sales ideas.

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In saying this, I will inevitably come across as some kind of preening purist, claiming the mantle of "true conservatism" for my own wish-list of ideas, while dismissing others in Republican or Tory ranks as somehow phonies.

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But conservatism has become such a large and sprawling complex of ideas that no one has a monopoly on the term anymore.

NPR: Book Argues for Retaking the 'Conservative Soul'

Political scientist Askiah Adam asked in a published commentary whether Mahathir's successor would have the same courage of conviction, the novel ideas to secure Malaysia's prosperity, and the ability to confront Islamic conservatism.

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It was full of Gingrich's futurist passions, unveiling a new brand of conservatism that wasn't just about shrinking the state but financing a bundle of "new ideas" that would improve the lot of all Americans.

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