So conservatives use scare tactics and claims of the moral high ground to assert positions that are misogynist, anti-science and anti-sex.
They assert positions that emphasize the rights of the Coptic Christians and women, and a preference for a free market economy.
By the death of George Frederick of Prussia, Joachim became regent of the duchy of Prussia, ruled nominally by the mentally retarded Albert Frederick, but he had some difficulty in asserting his position (the position being established more firmly by his son and heir John Sigismund, who eventually became duke of Prussia).
But he asserted the position that "the law is totally on my side, meaning, the president can't have a conflict of interest" and opined that "in theory I could run my business perfectly, and then run the country perfectly".
On Friday, as the campaign came to a close, the Socialists asserted their position as the traditional rival of the conservative People's party (PP).
With the opening of the Home arts centre (1) and transformation of the Whitworth Gallery (2), the city has asserted its position as the cultural powerhouse of the North.
This affronted the Western Allies, since it marked the first time since the war's end that Germany had asserted its position as an independent agent in international affairs.
The Transit Connect has operated on a virtually open playing field since it went on sale in the United States, but new competitors like the Nissan NV200, chosen over the Transit Connect as the next fleet taxi for New York, have asserted their position over the last year.
Darius asserted his position as king by force, taking his armies throughout the empire, suppressing each revolt individually.
