Are society mentally sick?

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   Live to Learnposted 5 years ago

   I find the bizarre comment that 'liberals have more grey matter' indicative of the problems we have. 'I'm smarter than you are' means absolutely nothing to day to day life for the average citizen.
   
   The problem I find with liberal ideology is that it assumes if I believe I possess more grey matter your opinions don't matter. Your life desires don't matter. Your  pursuit of happiness has no bearing because ' hey, I'm smarter than you. Shut up, do as I say because I'm smarter than you.'
   
   I've meet a lot of, what I consider to be, stupid people. They run their mouths claiming a great intellect. The internet is fraught with those types. Truly intelligent people, with high IQs which could actually affect positive change, are people who are fully aware of the fact that high IQ helps them, but does not negate the value of opinions of those of lesser IQ.
   
   My observation is that many who claim grey matter supremacy are usually idiots educated beyond their level of intelligence. They lack critical thinking skills and possess large egos which stand in the way of developing the ability to look at a problem from many angles and understand the thought process and experience of each individual who possesses a diverse view; and displays respect for those journeys. A skill which helps build consensus and promises to ensure the principles this nation was built on remain alive.

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      TessSchlesingerposted 5 years agoin reply to this

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         gmwilliamsposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         Tess,  you are beyond highly intelligent.  Extensive research have documented the differences between conservatives & liberals.  One doesn't even have to research but merely observe.   Conservative people are fearful people; liberal people are open to new experiences.  I believe that beside of particular mindsets & philosophies, conservative people because of their limited, even parochial scopes are more likely to develop alzheimers than their liberal counterparts.   
         
         Tess, there are some people who matter how logic is presented, will refuse to listen to elementary logic.  They are the type of people who will use inverse logic which isn't logic at all.  To educate them is an exercise in utter futility.

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            TessSchlesingerposted 5 years agoin reply to this

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               Live to Learnposted 5 years agoin reply to this

               You are wrong. I didn't read any of the opinion piece by a foreign professor on American politics. I don't consider her educated on American politics.
               
               Conversely, when curious about English politics I don't seek out an American opinion. I go to those who are living it and breathing it. Their opinions are what matter most for their present and future.

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               gmwilliamsposted 5 years agoin reply to this

               As my late father stated-there are some people who are HARD TO LEARN which means that there are people who are set in their ways.  No matter how wrong they are in their premises, they aren't about to learn anything that will broaden their horizons.  They will remain steadfast in their ways although their ways are toxic.

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      wildernessposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Do you think the liberals have more gray matter because theirs is so inefficient?  A failed attempt by evolution to equal the intelligence of conservatives, in other words?

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         Live to Learnposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         The person arguing that position is killing me with the humor. She points to a book written in 1950 without understanding that today's political climate is nothing like it was then. A liberal from the 1950s would have more in common with an independent today than a liberal. And would certainly be more closely aligned with a moderate Republican or Democrat philosophy.
         
         Oh. And an opinion piece by an English professor.
         
         Methinks,perhaps, the grey matter claim being made in this thread might be a smidge over stated.

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         gmwilliamsposted 5 years agoin reply to this

         Tess has substantive proof to what she has posted.  Wilderness, where your proof besides opinion?  There have been many studies which state the differences between conservatives & liberals. Wilderness, I suggest that you read some books on sociology, psychology & social psychology.  It will help you gain a broader perspective on life.  The same applies to you, LTL..

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