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clogher asked in Politics & GovernmentPolitics · 10 years ago

Conservatism: Bad Genes or Bad Parents?

Since conservatism is a dysfunction, what causes it? To be so narrow-minded and violent? So prejudiced and rigid? Is it that you're programmed that way, or did horrible parenting make you that way?

http://reason.com/archives/2004/10/20/pathologizin...

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  • 10 years ago
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    Actually conservatism is the inevitable result of using critical thinking when making decisions.

  • 10 years ago

    Liberals are more closed minded than conservatives. Just look at someone like Harry Reid. Everything id "DOA" to him without even reading it or considering it. The left is more prone to violence than those from the right. When was the last time you saw a group of conservatives looting and rioting? Prejudiced? LOL The left is far more prejudiced than anyone on the right. They created a whole system which was designed to keep minorities uneducated and poor. So, in conclusion I'd say you failed miserably.

    Source(s): Texas!
  • mackie
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    How come welfare breeds welfare from one generation to another? Is this a gene problem are they bad parents who will not break the mentally of living on the government plantation? Your question and article is nothing more than liberal bashing,an inherited gene.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I disregarded the article in your link after seeing this in the first paragraph:

    "What is wrong with people who disagree with the mainstream of American academic social scientists?"

    What a bunch of arrogant garbage. Let me rephrase that for them

    "What is wrong with American Academic social scientists that they are so out of step with mainstream America?"

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Dear Clogher,

    From my experience, they are unhappy people. Whether this is a result of childhood traumas, or genetic defect, I can only speculate.

    One trait all conservatives share is their vague hatred ofpeople in authority and contempt of those they deem "lower" than themselves.

    Interesting question sir.

    Fondly,

    A.D.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Conservatism is the result of good education, common sense & the ability to think for oneself.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Simple ignorance and the way mainstream media plays on peoples fears may be to blame. Its easier to be afraid and ill-informed than to find the truth.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    Liberalism: Willful Ignorance or Mental Disorder?

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Bashing others is an indication of low self esteem. I feel sorry for you

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Liberalism is a disfunction. It is a mental disease that causes compulsive lying and laziness.

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