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Left-wingers can't control themselves as well as conservatives, claims study
Daily Mail ^ | June 22, 2015 | Colin Fernandez

Posted on 06/22/2015 3:58:19 PM PDT by rickmichaels

Russell Brand may have managed to keep himself under control when he was hounded out by anti-austerity campaigners today.

But being able to control yourself is less common in left-wingers than conservatives, scientists have found.

The reason for the difference, the authors found is those on the right are more likely to believe that they have free will and that individuals have the power to change things.

The leftists by contrast believe that everything is controlled by forces outside of their control - such as by their genes or society, the researchers claim.

In three studies, US scientists tested the abilities of two groups: undergraduates who considered themselves politically conservative and 'liberals'.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: alecbaldwin

1 posted on 06/22/2015 3:58:19 PM PDT by rickmichaels
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To: rickmichaels

When you have no real moral compass, it’s anything goes.


2 posted on 06/22/2015 4:07:32 PM PDT by vpintheak (Call the left what they are - regressive control-freaks)
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To: rickmichaels
Calling Captain Obvious!
Calling Captain Obvious!
3 posted on 06/22/2015 4:11:48 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: rickmichaels

Unhealthy narcissism underlies a liberal’s insecurity. Free Will and the individualistic outlook ground conservatives. Faith has nothing to do with individualism and reason.


4 posted on 06/22/2015 4:16:38 PM PDT by Misterioso (Islam is un-American.)
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To: vpintheak

Yep


5 posted on 06/22/2015 4:17:11 PM PDT by sauropod (I am His and He is mine.)
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To: vpintheak

Agreed. Combined with a focus on emotions instead of reason, logic and well, maturity, you have the liberal mindset. Driven by false compassion, envy, narcissism, etc. That’s what’s leading the country. Frightening.


6 posted on 06/22/2015 4:18:25 PM PDT by john drake (Lucius Accius-Roman,170 BC - "oderint dum metuant" translated "Let them hate so long as they fear")
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To: rickmichaels

Free Willy. That was a movie about a killer whale, right?


7 posted on 06/22/2015 4:19:42 PM PDT by Lee'sGhost ("Just look at the flowers, Lizzie. Just look at the flowers.")
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8 posted on 06/22/2015 4:23:37 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: rickmichaels

Not surprising, since a one-word description of conservatism is “restraint”.


9 posted on 06/22/2015 4:50:27 PM PDT by zencycler
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To: rickmichaels

I love articles like this that report the findings of studies that support the idea that liberal progressives are insane degenerates. I also find it entertaining to witness their frothing and spewing when confronted with these findings, it’s kind of similar to when holy water is sprinkled on a demoniac.


10 posted on 06/22/2015 5:06:17 PM PDT by semaj (.People get ready, Jesus is coming!)
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To: rickmichaels

What has Alec Baldwin got to do with it?


11 posted on 06/22/2015 6:03:10 PM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: BenLurkin

Thanks, Ben.

Stole that Wonka photo and sent it to my favorite Brazilian socialist.


12 posted on 06/22/2015 7:56:25 PM PDT by bajabaja (Too ugly to be scanned at the airports.)
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To: john drake

They truly have stunted adolescent minds.


13 posted on 06/22/2015 9:25:46 PM PDT by vpintheak (Call the left what they are - regressive control-freaks)
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