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14 Signs You Are an Independent Thinker Who Doesn’t Follow the Crowd
Learning Mind ^ | August 25, 2021 | Anna LeMind

Posted on 01/07/2023 7:23:16 AM PST by DoodleBob

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Alternatively, you are a collective thinker if

1. You don't think critically

2. You never have doubts

3. You rely on public opinion

4. You identify with any particular political or religious views

5. You do things just because you were told to

6. It’s easy for someone to impose their opinion on you

7. You do things out of herd mentality or peer pressure

8. You seek validation

9. You have blind trust in authority figures

10. You prefer labeling and stereotypical thinking

11. You never double-check the information

12. You keep your mind closed and jump to conclusions

13. You prefer pretty lies to ugly truths

1 posted on 01/07/2023 7:23:16 AM PST by DoodleBob
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To: DoodleBob

#4 is BS but other than that she pegged me to a “T”. 😆


2 posted on 01/07/2023 7:27:23 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

If she replaced “views” with “party” it’d be better.


3 posted on 01/07/2023 7:29:08 AM PST by DoodleBob ( Gravity’s waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: DoodleBob

Nice article!


4 posted on 01/07/2023 7:31:59 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I think many people evolve to that position, the Republicans betray their voters time after time and eventually people see them for what they are and become more independent thinkers over time, it’s called experience, wisdom, etc...


5 posted on 01/07/2023 7:32:55 AM PST by srmanuel
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10. You avoid labeling and stereotypical thinking

Sorry BS, most stereotypes exists for a reason.

If I hear about a smash & grab looting spree I instantly know which group of "youths" it was. If I am hungry and happen to driving on a Martin Luther king Jr Blvd, I ain't stopping, etc.

6 posted on 01/07/2023 7:33:24 AM PST by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

She hasn’t yet learned that one of the purposes of an ‘open mind’ is to take in and internalize good ideas, after due diligence. It’s not to encounter good ideas and then let them fall out again because the mind is hanging open, flapping in whatever breeze comes along.


7 posted on 01/07/2023 7:35:44 AM PST by curious7
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To: DoodleBob

In other words, these are the characteristics of libtards. And don’t forget to put on your mask and get the shot.


8 posted on 01/07/2023 7:35:49 AM PST by wjcsux (RIP Rush Limbaugh 12 Jan 1951- 17 Feb 2021. We really miss you. 😢)
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To: DoodleBob

Playing poker develops critical thinking skills. Chess too.


9 posted on 01/07/2023 7:36:39 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Agreed. There are some groups which are not only consistently wrong, but wrong as wrong can be. To surmise that their opinions might be as valid as groups that are wrong, say, 1% of the time, is just plain stupid.

Otherwise, I am guilty as charged as an independent thinker.

I once had a college professor who observed that free market economics had a lot of problems, including inequities. But it worked a hell of a lot better than any other system which had ever been tried.

10 posted on 01/07/2023 7:36:59 AM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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Never believe something just because you want it to be true. This is especially true when you hear something negative about an individual or group you despise. It’s an easy trap to fall in to.


11 posted on 01/07/2023 7:37:05 AM PST by Spok (They lie, we know they lie, and they know that we know they are lying. And still they lie.)
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To: DoodleBob

Then again, some people are just contrarians for the sake of being contrarian.


12 posted on 01/07/2023 7:38:47 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DoodleBob

If you need a checklist you’re not capable of doing it


13 posted on 01/07/2023 7:39:50 AM PST by bigbob (z)
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To: dfwgator

It is not my fault that I have a congenital defect and my middle finger is stuck pointing straight up...

;-)


14 posted on 01/07/2023 7:40:55 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

it’s good to be reminded of these ideas. Thanks

I like taking the “road less travelled”


15 posted on 01/07/2023 7:41:03 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I agree. #4 is poorly written but who cares what others think.


16 posted on 01/07/2023 7:41:27 AM PST by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: qam1

“most stereotypes exist for a reason”

Agreed.

While I try to give individuals an opportunity to prove they don’t fit the stereotype I am never surprised when my “prejudice” is proved correct.


17 posted on 01/07/2023 7:43:47 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: qam1

“most stereotypes exist for a reason”

Agreed.

While I try to give individuals an opportunity to prove they don’t fit the stereotype I am never surprised when my “prejudice” is proved correct.


18 posted on 01/07/2023 7:43:49 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Agreed.
Adherence to freedom first is NOT a political view, even though it seems to be today.


19 posted on 01/07/2023 7:45:50 AM PST by RandallFlagg ("Okay. As long as the paperwork is clean, you boys can do what you like out there." -Fifi)
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11. You always double-check the information

Does that mean one has to read the full article posted on FR before one can post a comment? If so, I ain't playin'.


20 posted on 01/07/2023 7:46:26 AM PST by TomGuy
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