What is an ultra-conservative view?

There is no one official "ultra- conservative" view, although ultra-conservatives do share certain beliefs and perceptions. Ultra conservatives generally believe the government should be as small as possible and tax the citizens only enough to provide for the common defense of our country. They usually also believe the United States should not be involved in world events any more than necessary for our own safety and well being.

It should also be mentioned that in America, there are several kinds of ultra-conservatives. One kind is dominated by a particular interpretation of Christianity, and is very anti-abortion, as well as opposed to gay marriage. Some ultra-conservatives also oppose contraception and are against divorce as well. Other ultra-conservatives believe the government has no duty to provide a social safety net for its citizens, and this group opposes such American social programs as Social Security and Medicare. These ultra-conservatives believe private enterprise (churches, civic groups, etc), rather than the government, should take care of the poor and the needy.