The problem with Democrats and the liberal left is they are too emotional.

[Twilight Hue]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Liberals and Conservatives are both way too emotional. Republicans and Conservatives, after all, are the party who wants to legislate based on religion, with religion, of course, being based entirely on emotion. More guns to solve a gun problems isn't very well thought out in itself. Nor is continuing the war on drugs (that has never been logical, rational, or well thought out). They also tend to wrap themselves in Americana, another thing entirely based on emotion.
The problem with both party is neither one wants to recognize they are both highly emotional, reluctant to acknowledge it, and refuse to shut out those playing up the emotional factors. The difference is that Liberals tend to forget simple human quirk and error whereas Conservatives tend to ignore the emotional needs of everyone, including themselves (which is odd because their legislative agenda is profoundly emotionally driven).

 

[Curious George]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

Is this post which articulates something that the science does not support meant to be ironic?

Also worth noting that politically left people are statistically more swayed by emotional appeals says nothing about the current "leaders" of either political ideology. It seems to me that your irrationality here comes from a place of emotion.

 

[Lyndon]

well Republicans are heartless, no wonder people get emotional about that!!

 

[sun rise]

The article says: In line with previous scientific knowledge on the relative rigidity of rightist ideological beliefs

I think that's accurate. The right is rigid while the left is more flexible according to that study.

 

[sayak83]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

That is somewhat funny given the fact that majority of scientists are liberal.
Section 4: Scientists, Politics and Religion
Most scientists identify as Democrats (55%), while 32% identify as independents and just 6% say they are Republicans. When the leanings of independents are considered, fully 81% identify as Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party, compared with 12% who either identify as Republicans or lean toward the GOP.

And also liberals are more educated than conservatives. And the trend becomes stronger and stronger the higher the quality and extent of education.

So here is my objective claim based on data:-

Liberals are, on average, more educated, more intelligent and more knowledgeable than conservatives (terms used in the USA sense)

 

[sun rise]

The article says: In line with previous scientific knowledge on the relative rigidity of rightist ideological beliefs

I think that's accurate. The right is rigid while the left is more flexible according to that study.

One point that just occurred to me. What you list as a problem, bad, to me is good because I value compassion and see the right as on average callous and uncaring.

 

[Altfish]

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

Can you really say that with a straight face??
There is a lot wrong with the Democrats, an awful lot wrong but to accuse them of not being rational and well thought out!! Have you seen the other side?
They deny global warming; ignore facts or create 'alternative facts', they support gun violence, they believe tax cuts for the rich help the poor... yes, perhaps this post was in the humour section.

I need a lie down

 

[Twilight Hue]

Is this post which articulates something that the science does not support meant to be ironic?

Also worth noting that politically left people are statistically more swayed by emotional appeals says nothing about the current "leaders" of either political ideology. It seems to me that your irrationality here comes from a place of emotion.

No. It came from the science article which stated some pointed facts.

 

[Twilight Hue]

That is somewhat funny given the fact that majority of scientists are liberal.
Section 4: Scientists, Politics and Religion
Most scientists identify as Democrats (55%), while 32% identify as independents and just 6% say they are Republicans. When the leanings of independents are considered, fully 81% identify as Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party, compared with 12% who either identify as Republicans or lean toward the GOP.

And also liberals are more educated than conservatives. And the trend becomes stronger and stronger the higher the quality and extent of education.

So here is my objective claim based on data:-

Liberals are, on average, more educated, more intelligent and more knowledgeable than conservatives (terms used in the USA sense)

It might be interesting to see what type of degrees you might be referring to. Aside from lawyers that is.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Can you really say that with a straight face??
There is a lot wrong with the Democrats, an awful lot wrong but to accuse them of not being rational and well thought out!! Have you seen the other side?
They deny global warming; ignore facts or create 'alternative facts', they support gun violence, they believe tax cuts for the rich help the poor... yes, perhaps this post was in the humour section.

I need a lie down

Let's see .... .crazy investigations that go nowhere save for a few trophy fish. A total upheaval of the Healthcare System. A complete disregard for closing our borders properly. And insanely stupid idea called the Green New Deal. A house speaker that obviously doesn't read what's placed on her desk. The inability to get out of election mode. Calls for violence and physical confrontation. Just to name a few.

 

[Twilight Hue]

One point that just occurred to me. What you list as a problem, bad, to me is good because I value compassion and see the right as on average callous and uncaring.

I would call it a sterile attitude and approach. Not too much emotion expressed when conducting essential and necessary tasks. Republicans actually care quite a bit however there is little doubt that emotions can and do cloud people's judgment and abilities.

 

[Twilight Hue]

That is somewhat funny given the fact that majority of scientists are liberal.
Section 4: Scientists, Politics and Religion
Most scientists identify as Democrats (55%), while 32% identify as independents and just 6% say they are Republicans. When the leanings of independents are considered, fully 81% identify as Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party, compared with 12% who either identify as Republicans or lean toward the GOP.

And also liberals are more educated than conservatives. And the trend becomes stronger and stronger the higher the quality and extent of education.

So here is my objective claim based on data:-

Liberals are, on average, more educated, more intelligent and more knowledgeable than conservatives (terms used in the USA sense)

It's quite a shame in light that the mind is regarded as a terrible thing to waste.

Of course , the state of the left-leaning educational system brings no surprise in regards to the statistics themselves.

 

[Altfish]

Let's see .... .crazy investigations that go nowhere save for a few trophy fish. A total upheaval of the Healthcare System. A complete disregard for closing our borders properly. And insanely stupid idea called the Green New Deal. A house speaker that obviously doesn't read what's placed on her desk. The inability to get out of election mode. Calls for violence and physical confrontation. Just to name a few.

Yes, you'd never get the GOP investigating Benghazi or threatening for 8 years to impeach Obama, you'd never have a future President claiming that Obama wasn't a US citizen.
The border crisis improved under Obama, numbers were down!
Ted Cruz's father was involved in the Kennedy assassination; believing innoculations cause autism...

No, totally rational.;

 

[ImmortalFlame]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

You seem unreasonably pre-occupied with people you disagree with.

Maybe just agree to disagree?

 

[Curious George]

No. It came from the science article which stated some pointed facts.

I am not questioning your study. I am talking about your statements that you supported with the study.

 

[Kangaroo Feathers]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

Yep, over emotional Democrats are the problem.

 

[Stanyon]

well Republicans are heartless, no wonder people get emotional about that!!

The Tin man in the 1939 film version of "The Wizard of Oz" didn't have a heart yet he was one of the most thoughtful and caring protagonists in the film.

 

[bobhikes]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

Donald Trump is the most emotional policy manufacturer in my life time of Presidents and He is Republican. His supporters chant Lock her up and build a wall based solely on emotion and they are all Republicans. I guess Republicans shouldn't run the country either.

 

[Stevicus]

You can't run a country and dictate policy on the basis of people's emotions and by leaders who are emotional themselves.

The reason why I'm not for the left in spite of a number of good ideas they may have is because the Democrats attract people that are not typically rational or well-thought-out people.

A good number of the leftist are emotionally unstable and unable or unwilling to think things through properly. All it takes is how they're acting now from investigations to the sour grapes after getting defeated in elections.

The hard science is going to be difficult to take in by those far too emotional to handle the truth concerning people on the left aisle of politics but it's been proven by hard science at the left is more emotional than the right.

Liberals are more emotion-driven than conservatives

Republicans have those issues too of course, but Republicans cannot be compared to the Democrats in this regard just by observing on how people are acting and implementing policies and directives.

Well, Democrats have often been referred to as "bleeding heart" liberals because they care about people. I don't think this should be viewed as a bad thing, although I sometimes doubt their sincerity.