"Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light."

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&...281001#8560022281001

Hmmm...interesting!



I am pretty happy, and I aint rich!

quote:

Originally posted by Airborneinfantry:
"Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light."

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&...281001#8560022281001

Hmmm...interesting!



I am pretty happy, and I aint rich!

That's because the link you posted, links to this thread. You're using circular reasoining with a vengence!

No wonder your happy!

Dave

Relatively old news, ABI. There was quite a long thread on it in p/cp, about 10-12 pages back.

Actually I am happy for the following reasons:
1 I am an American and an American Soldier.
2 I am in good health and have a great family!
3 I am supportive of my country's laws, Constitution which makes this country GREAT!
5 I am not rich, monetary wise, however, God has given me common sense and my country has provided me with opportunities.
Lastly, it' comforting to know that liberals are relatively small in numbers!!!!

quote:

Originally posted by Grachus:

quote:

Originally posted by Airborneinfantry:
"Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light."

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&...281001#8560022281001

Hmmm...interesting!



I am pretty happy, and I aint rich!

That's because the link you posted, links to this thread. You're using circular reasoining with a vengence!

No wonder your happy!

Dave

My bad! Been busy working...you know how it is being active duty!

quote:

Originally posted by USAF_76_2_80:
Relatively old news, ABI. There was quite a long thread on it in p/cp, about 10-12 pages back.

This thread reminded me of stanza in an old poem -

...Yet ah! why should they know their fate?

Since sorrow never comes too late,

And happiness too swiftly flies.

Thought would destroy their paradise.

No more; where ignorance is bliss,

'Tis folly to be wise...

By Thomas Grey in 1742.

quote:

Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light.

Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

quote:

Originally posted by Airborneinfantry:
"Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light."

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&...281001#8560022281001

Hmmm...interesting!



I am pretty happy, and I aint rich!

Do you understand what that means? It's basically saying that liberals have more of a conscience.

quote:

Originally posted by Airborneinfantry:
Actually I am happy for the following reasons:
1 I am an American and an American Soldier.
2 I am in good health and have a great family!
3 I am supportive of my country's laws, Constitution which makes this country GREAT!
5 I am not rich, monetary wise, however, God has given me common sense and my country has provided me with opportunities.
Lastly, it' comforting to know that liberals are relatively small in numbers!!!!

quote:

Originally posted by Grachus:

quote:

Originally posted by Airborneinfantry:
"Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light."

http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&...281001#8560022281001

Hmmm...interesting!



I am pretty happy, and I aint rich!

That's because the link you posted, links to this thread. You're using circular reasoining with a vengence!

No wonder your happy!

Dave

Conservatives do not hold the majority in American society. They never have - in fact, if that had ever been the case, we'd likely still be a British colony.

Guess the only true way to tell is to hitch up he old "funmeter" and see if it pegs out. Anybody got a working one? Mine broke about 7 years ago.

Behold the happy moron,
He doesn't give a damn,
I wish I were a moron,
Good God, perhaps I am.

oldmole, you are ruining your credibility here!

Annoy a liberal, go to work happy!!!

quote:

Originally posted by oldmole:

quote:

Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light.

Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

Doc... I hate to break the bad news to ya, but...
you are a moron!

quote:

Originally posted by Ol_Doc:
Behold the happy moron,
He doesn't give a damn,
I wish I were a moron,
Good God, perhaps I am.

quote:

Originally posted by oldmole:
Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

LOL, your response is actually you projecting your own rationalization as to why you're not as happy.

It brings yet another dimension to the phrase "Ignorance is bliss."

quote:

Originally posted by oldmole:

quote:

Our research suggests that inequality takes a greater psychological toll on liberals than on conservatives," the researchers write in the June issue of the journal Psychological Science, "apparently because liberals lack ideological rationalizations that would help them frame inequality in a positive (or at least neutral) light.

Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

Agree

As a card carrying Independent, moreso, a Moderate that Leans to the Right . . .

Just Another GREAT Day being FREE, Over-21 and on the Army Retirement Role!

Press The Fight, Airborne

quote:

Originally posted by oldmole:
Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

Ahhh, so that explains why liberals are so IRRATIONAL!

I know plenty of "conservatives" or right wingers who are DIRT POOR; so explain how are they happy?

Perhaps it's called being "greatful?"

You know what is more ironic, is the fact that liberals are apparently really upset about inequality, however, they do little to resolve it to include reaching for their own wallets.

quote:

Originally posted by Lucky_Lieutenant:

quote:

Originally posted by oldmole:
Here's a link to the original article: http://www.livescience.com/health/080507-liberal-conservative.html
It appears that conservatives are happier since they find it easier to rationalize, which is a form of denial. Since right wingers like Airborne live in fairly constant denial [liberals are a very small group? In your dreams, my friend], these results shouldn't surprise anyone.

Ahhh, so that explains why liberals are so IRRATIONAL!

I know plenty of "conservatives" or right wingers who are DIRT POOR; so explain how are they happy?

Perhaps it's called being "greatful?"

You know what is more ironic, is the fact that liberals are apparently really upset about inequality, however, they do little to resolve it to include reaching for their own wallets.

LT, good to see you're back, where have you been? Haven't seen any of your reich-wing logic in a while...lol

Most conservatives I know that aren’t bitter, angry, and unhappy seem to live in a world of disillusion just like it was pointed out in the article (Iraq was involved in 911, the surge is working even though the most important part of the surge the Iraq government getting their act together is not happening, the economy is fine I haven’t lost my home and who cares about other people that would be the true Christian thing to do but I’m a Christian in name only just like Pat Robertson).

Conservatives won’t be happy until they make everybody else just as miserable as they are.

Conservatives are a bunch of bitter, angry, unhappy, and disillusioned people.

I don’t think ABI understood the article. It actually slams conservatives for living in a world of make belief trying to pretend everything is alright.

LINK

Here's your ribbon Consevatives.