Republicans have not been brought up considering themselves victims. For the most part, they embody the “can do” spirit of America. Their philosophy remains always hopeful.
Democrats, on the other hand, promote the idea that everyone is a victim. That removes the “can do” attitude from the masses, depresses them, engenders anger and dependence on others.
That is basically what Thomas Sowell has said. Conservatives realize bad things happen in life, and people must cope as best as possible. Things will never be perfect. My three lib sisters don't realize that, and are all unhappy. Despite each one having a lot more moolah than me.
That’s the biggest difference - if something goes wrong ion my life, I accept that it’s probably my fault, or the fault of blind chance, and don’t desperately look around for someone to blame. I get on with it.
Liberals, on the other hand, aren’t too concerned with finding a solution, so long as they can dole out the ever-precious blame in precise, exactly-measured portions.