Difference between revisions of "Mystery:Why Do Non-Conservatives Exist?"

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== Liberal characteristics ==
 
== Liberal characteristics ==
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*Poor abstract thinking:
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*Great abstract thinking
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:* They have trouble understanding some of the slightly abstract concepts in conservatism, such as "more guns, less crime," and "less taxes, more revenue."
 
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:* They are more comfortable discussing simple issues like race and poverty than complex issues like globalism.
 
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:* Intellectual myopia - failure to heed the long-term consequences of ideological positions that seem beneficial in the short term.
 
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:* Stereotyping: They knew a conservative whom they disliked for some reason, and tar all others with the same brush.
 
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:* Ignorance: politics isn't a priority for some people. Without any wish to learn to think for themselves, some liberals don't bother to think through what's right, and just go with what's "cool."
 
  
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*Closed-minded:
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*Opened-mindedness
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:* They made up their mind before hearing conservative principles, and will not reconsider their views.
 
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:* They have something criticized by conservatives in their personal background, and feel compelled to defend it rather than let it go.
 
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:* Slavish adherence to the ideals of liberal parents
 
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*Naivety:
 
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:* Non-conservatives demonstrate just how prone mankind is to arrogance.
 
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:* An admiration for historical figures whom liberals claim were liberals.
 
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:* A desire for large government inculcated by personal weakness and reluctance to take personal responsibility.
 
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:* Impressionable individuals buying into [[Bush derangement syndrome]], and reacting with emotion rather than reason.
 
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:* Reliance on charisma: Charismatic leaders trading on image, rather than experience, can dupe the unsuspecting.
 
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*Self-destructive or contrarian behavior:
 
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:* Some choose to do what is irrational.
 
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:* Use of mind-altering drugs, which encourages one to become a liberal to reconcile the cognitive dissonance, or dulls mental acuity resulting in mindless conformity.
 
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:* Sexual experimentation to make up for lack of self-esteem, often with multiple partners, with partners of the same gender, or in public places
 
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:* Unthinking rebellion against conservative parents.
 
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:* Determined to prove their "independence of mind" by denying authority
 
  
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*Great behavior
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 16:28, January 27, 2015

Conservative principles are based on reason. So why do non-conservatives still exist? Here are some reasons:

Statistical Analysis

They are too smart for us. The liberals know the truth, and we just want to make sure the truth is hidden because the bible said so.

What Triggers Reconsideration of Liberal Beliefs?

What triggers reconsideration of liberal beliefs? Loss of all common sense.

Cultural indoctrination

We got nothing.

Liberal characteristics

  • Great abstract thinking
  • Opened-mindedness
  • Great behavior

References