Harvard professor says the left are the most unhappiest people, especially the women

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  1. Steve N

    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Just in case you didn't know, J6 is waaaaaaay out of fashion yet the left thinks it happened this morning and a blm terrorists called for vigilantes in NYC after the Penny verdict. They're so angry, so miserable, so in need of free Nikes.
     
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    Are the j6 people out of fashion? Lol.

    We all know BLM's on the way out...
     
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    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    One mile away in NJ. I've seen the misery, experienced the misery and got out.
     
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    They are constantly disappointed because other people are not pro-social and working to optimize their and everyone else's welfare.

    They are also constantly disappointed because worthwhile goals they can visualize are not magically achieved without regard to the feasibility, resources and effort required.

    Conservatives have a more pessimistic regard for human nature and a more realistic appreciation for the means required to achieve ends.
     
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    Nope, cons want free stuff.
     
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    Well, they seem to be pissed off a lot, about a lot of things.

    This one didn't like the election results

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    Melb_muser Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    It can be tough when things don't go your way.

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    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    All you have is one essentially harmless moment several years ago. Why don't you post some pics of Jews being attacked by pro terrorist liberals?
     
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    Melb_muser Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You mean a mostly peaceful protest?

    I might leave the anti-liberal stuff to you. Wouldn't want to steal your thunder or cramp your style.
     
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    . we on the right basically see humans as good and government as a necessary evil. our default position is more freedom and less restrictions. Democrats don't trust people in most areas. They want more government to force people to do what democrats think is right. someone noted that lefties are upset because they know somewhere someplace, someone is doing fine without the government's "help"
     
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    "Even though we rioted every single day for an entire summer and even took over parts of a town and made it a no go zone for over a month! You guys had a riot 1 day!!! and even though the only person to have died was a member of that riot it was still grossly violent!!!"

    I'm amazed you still try to parrot the Jan 6th talking point like as if you have one.

    Pretty sure BLM threatens to riot every single time some violent thug gets shot, ya? While you are trying to sell us on AI images...an actual career criminal is look upon as Jesus.

    This isn't AI, son.

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    What a role model for young kids...
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    "Mommy when I grow up I wanna be just like George Floyd!"
     
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    Dead, killed by cops.
     
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    I was responding to the thread topic, "Harvard professor says the left are the most unhappiest people, especially the women". If you want to start a thread discussing the 'unhappiness' of Conservatives (especially the women), please do so!

    In writing this post, however, I prefaced my remarks by saying up-front that I was making a couple of "generalisms". Do you wish to refute them...? Frankly speaking, the only prominent Liberals I know of who enjoy great financial success are those who are born wealthy (or, who marry into money)....

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    ."Oh, I could have married a poor woman, but, hey, life is good!" :nod:



     
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    Cops certainly assisted in his overdose overloading his heart. But society is better off.
     
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    This isn't the first study I've seen that came to this conclusion and I tend to agree with it based on my own observations. I think it boils down to two major factors. One many on the left have successfully convinced themselves the need to feel guilty about something all the time. Two many on the left seem to be unable to simply appreciate their own lives.

    For example Christmas. I didn't make a point to not enjoy Christmas with my family because I'm concerned with kids getting bombed in Gaza or whatever other hot button topic folks on the left are fussing over at the moment. I didn't make a point to not say "Merry Christmas" to people in public out of some fear of not being "inclusive" or "sensitive to the feelings of those who may not celebrate Christmas". My upper middle class friends didn't make a point to not buy their children nice gifts and say they were from Santa Claus out of being sensitive for other less fortunate kids at school who may be wondering why Santa didn't bring them a new video game system too. I've noticed so many on the left have become so consumed with the never ending quest of sensitivity that it overwhelms them and drives them crazy.

    I saw a video the other day of some leftists barging in the Church and interrupting a Catholic Mass for some Palestine protest nonsense. Imagine being such a miserable piece of crap that you feel like it's appropriate to disrupt a Catholic Mass during Christmas time to fuss about something. Can't even leave that Catholic congregation alone for one week during one of their most important services of the year because YOU care about something therefore EVERYONE ELSE is required to care and NOBODY can have peace until YOUR particular issue is addressed. I also saw a video the other day of some climate change protestors ruining a public Christmas Tree because once again, NOBODY can be happy and celebrate anything until YOUR particular issue of concern is addressed.

    Basically it boils down to I'm upset and have valid concerns in my mind therefore nobody else is allowed to be happy until they care about what I care about. In their minds it's viewed as some holier than thou attitude of pure selflessness. "We care about everyone". When in reality it's actually a purely selfish and unhealthy attitude to have which is why so many leftists are so angry and unhappy all the time. Instead of burdening yourself with the sensitivities and plight of the whole planet try being GRATEFUL for something every once and while. You'll be much happier that way.
     
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    Trump Devotion Sickness?
     
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    not what we see, seems MAGA is not a happy bunch, poor losers

    Merry late Christmas back at ya...

    they get mad over red cups, Walmart greeters, ect...

    And don't dare say happy holidays

    how many celebrating the

    "Feast of the Circumcision of Christ" rather than New Years

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Circumcision_of_Christ

    "The circumcision of Jesus has traditionally been seen, as in the popular 14th-century work the Golden Legend, as the first time the blood of Christ was shed, and thus the beginning of the process of the redemption of man, and a demonstration that Christ is fully human, and of his (parents') obedience to Biblical law."
     
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    ((Sigh)). This is not science it is an opinion and an opinion from someone with a podcast to push.

    Follow the money
     
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    Me like! :D
     
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    So far no one has linked to the actual science - just to some bloke who runs a podcast on “happiness”
     
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    Where is the actual “study”? If it is not linked to a verifiable research paper that is current and available to critique it is NOT “science” but opinion! Near as I can tell this bozo has been on this same bandwagon since 2013 at least https://nypost.com/2013/12/27/conservative-women-hold-secret-to-happiness/
    it has sold him a bog load of books and helps kick up the profile of his podcast.

    I would be grateful if anyone can link to any actual research on this because I would critique it even as an excerise to show how to pick apart research
     
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    Yeah, I put the 'if' in there. Somehow I can't be bothered to check.

    But it's good to see MAGA taking note of science again.
     
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    Lol. Who is it comparing leftists to. What's the baseline?

    All the libs in Congress seem wealthy.
     
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    Leftists? Democrat extremists? Biden groupies?
    Show me their voting records or it didn't happen.
     
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    They literally executed a dude in chop/chaz just for being a Trump supporter. Black population votes democratic up until recently at a 90% click. Wtf are you talking about?

    You trying to tell me these acts of violence are being caused by republicans? LOL.
     
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