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The rK Selection Theory applied to American Politics
Metallicman ^ | 1JUL18 | editorial staff

Posted on 06/30/2018 4:53:44 PM PDT by vannrox

Have you ever wondered why there is such a lack of commonality in political discourse today? In America, you are either a Trump-supporter or not. There is absolutely no bridge or commonality between the two groups. It is almost as if there is one type of person who is composed of fire, and the other type of person is composed of water. Why is this?

Well, there is a theory that precisely explains this dichotomy of behavior. This theory is called the “r/K Selection Theory in Evolutionary Ecology”, and it is based on the observed survival behaviors of creatures.

It is a theory that simply states that a given species, over time, will evolve by developing their own survival strategies.

What is interesting is that people who have studied American politics have noted that various human groups or organizations have also adapted these same strategies. They have done so organically. It wasn’t planned, it has just evolved that way. As such, they are both awed and disgusted in how it is playing out.

Politics This theory, when applied to political organizations and objectives, directly defines the behavior of the organization. It asserts that both Conservatism and Liberalism are a programmed psychology. It bases this fundamental and foundational premise on the behaviors of known population groups.

Liberalism, no matter what it’s current name is, is designed to exploit resource excess within our populations.

Conservatism, no matter what branch or ideology, is designed to benefit competitive groups that succeed in group competition.

Excerpt https://metallicman.com/laoban4site/the-rk-selection-theory-applied-to-american-politics/

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: democrat; obama; rk; selection
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Slow start, but an interesting read. https://metallicman.com/laoban4site/the-rk-selection-theory-applied-to-american-politics/
1 posted on 06/30/2018 4:53:44 PM PDT by vannrox
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First, you'd have to believe in evolution.

I believe in adaptation WITHIN a species, not evolution from once species to another.

( assumes the standard definition of species which is to be able to reproduce its own kind)

Second, the behavior is more easily explained by the influence of Satan.

2 posted on 06/30/2018 5:01:10 PM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: G Larry

No, you just have to believe that replicating systems/organisms can adapt to rewards and punishments.


3 posted on 06/30/2018 5:07:52 PM PDT by marktwain (President Trump and his supporters are the Resistance. His opponents are the Reactionaries.)
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To: vannrox

meh

Initial premise is incorrect

The loyd left is the only group trying to make it ya against them

They are the minority.


4 posted on 06/30/2018 5:10:47 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: marktwain

the behavior is more easily explained by the influence of Satan.


5 posted on 06/30/2018 5:14:01 PM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: G Larry

This does actually describe evolution within a species. A political evolution.

Yes, it is more easily explained by the influence of satan, but for many people, it is a good idea to explain the influence in a careful and thoughtful manner.
This takes time, thought, and prayer.


6 posted on 06/30/2018 5:21:29 PM PDT by Norski
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To: marktwain

Thank you. I believe that this is what I wanted to say, but did not have the correct terms.


7 posted on 06/30/2018 5:23:07 PM PDT by Norski
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Democrat politics can be described by The Curley Effect, which is using redistributive politics to shape a left-wing electorate.
8 posted on 06/30/2018 5:24:35 PM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: vannrox

Sloppy philosophical thinking. Rather than seeing if a theory is true, it is fitting a theory to a preconceived notion.


9 posted on 06/30/2018 5:31:22 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar
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“In America, you are either a Trump-supporter or not.”

In America the eligible voters that have chosen not to vote in presidential elections have outnumbered the turnout for any single political party for 100+ years. So you may be a Trump supporter or not I guess, but there are a heck of a lot of folks who don’t care enough to vote either way about Trump.

Freegards


10 posted on 06/30/2018 5:39:58 PM PDT by Ransomed
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To: G Larry

Either way, we must drive the leftists to extinction. Recognizing that Satan or natural selection will provide a new enemy to battle. Only next time we will be able to do it better.


11 posted on 06/30/2018 5:41:49 PM PDT by InABunkerUnderSF (Time to BLOAT again.)
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To: vannrox
Republicans are HUNTERS, where RATS are gathers...
12 posted on 06/30/2018 5:43:16 PM PDT by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: vannrox

very interesting, thanks.


13 posted on 06/30/2018 5:48:27 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To: vannrox

I can accept this principle, when will they accept that these biological differences don’t only exist in their safe, politically correct instances?


14 posted on 06/30/2018 5:59:45 PM PDT by mrsmel (I wonÂ’t be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: Chode

More like scavengers and thieves.


15 posted on 06/30/2018 6:00:07 PM PDT by mrsmel (I wonÂ’t be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: mrsmel

100%


16 posted on 06/30/2018 6:35:39 PM PDT by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: kosciusko51

Thank you for introducing me to the Curley Effect. That’s a good read.

As far as the r/K theory goes, my favorite quotes from the article are;

Q: What other creatures follow the r-strategy behaviors?
A: Aside from democrats and rabbits, similar behaviors have been observed in mice, rats, mosquitoes and cockroaches.


17 posted on 06/30/2018 7:41:22 PM PDT by vannrox (The Preamble to the Bill of Rights - without it, our Bill of Rights is meaningless!)
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To: vannrox

You’re welcome. I picked it up years ago from another FReeper post.


18 posted on 06/30/2018 7:43:43 PM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: G Larry

Yes. Yes.


19 posted on 06/30/2018 9:38:18 PM PDT by YogicCowboy ("I am not entirely on anyone's side, because no one is entirely on mine." - J. R. R. Tolkien)
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To: vannrox

Interesting read. He has some good points.


20 posted on 07/01/2018 2:45:46 AM PDT by SauronOfMordor (Socialists want YOUR wealth redistributed, never THEIRS!)
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