The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness, by Lyle Rossiter, Jr

[smb]

I can disagree with someone without thinking that. It's liberals I have a problem with. Modern liberals, that is. And not one of you have yet attempted to actually discuss what was posted. All I've seen so far are insults and lame attempts to discredit the source. Every time you have posted on this thread, you have proven my point. Now, would ANYONE like to put on their big boy pants and actually discuss what I posted? There is plenty there to discuss.

Also nice straw man.

 

[The Ugly Truth]

I see that you still refuse to debate me on this. It's because you can't. He's right and you know it. That's why you have offered nothing but deflection and insults. Do any of you have the balls to try to refute what Mr. Rossiter said?

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

What does that have to do with what I posted? This author, a forensic psychologist, claims modern liberalism is a mental disorder. Can you refute anything he said?

I don't need to, because it's not true. I can claim that conservatives are selfish, inbred, clannish throwbacks to the Stone Age as well. Does that make it true?

There was a guy though on another forum I used to post at who worshiped Rossiter and wrote his own book claiming the same b.s. That's why I asked if you knew him.

 

[The Ugly Truth]

I don't need to, because it's not true. I can claim that conservatives are selfish, inbred, clannish throwbacks to the Stone Age as well. Does that make it true?

There was a guy though on another forum I used to post at who worshiped Rossiter and wrote his own book claiming the same b.s. That's why I asked if you knew him.

The author, a respected psychologist, not only says liberalism is a mental disorder, he explains WHY he believes that. Can you refute what he says?

 

[Gotcha68]

Once again, instead of having an adult discussion, you hurl insults. You know, I might have a little respect for you if you would even attempt to refute what he said. Are you capable of doing that?

Your OP states that Liberals have a mental disorder and then accuse others of hurling insults?

Pot meet...never mind.

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Your OP states that Liberals have a mental disorder and then accuse others of hurling insults?

Pot meet...never mind.

How is it an insult if it is the truth? I've made my case, but no one will debate the facts. I'm not saying all liberals are alike. I'm simply saying that modern liberalism is a mental disorder. The OP explains why, but you are all afraid to debate me on this. You can't win a debate if you don't even show up. So, I guess you lose since you won't even debate me.

 

[Gotcha68]

How is it an insult if it is the truth? I've made my case, but no one will debate the facts. I'm not saying all liberals are alike. I'm simply saying that modern liberalism is a mental disorder. The OP explains why, but you are all afraid to debate me on this. You can't win a debate if you don't even show up. So, I guess you lose since you won't even debate me.

Why does anyone have to debate YOU specifically? What is it you know that gives you any kind of standing on this stupid accusation? Cause you feel it in your heart?

 

[evince]

How is it an insult if it is the truth? I've made my case, but no one will debate the facts. I'm not saying all liberals are alike. I'm simply saying that modern liberalism is a mental disorder. The OP explains why, but you are all afraid to debate me on this. You can't win a debate if you don't even show up. So, I guess you lose since you won't even debate me.

you are evil

 

[evince]

The author, a respected psychologist, not only says liberalism is a mental disorder, he explains WHY he believes that. Can you refute what he says?

he is not respected you lying evil idiot

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Why does anyone have to debate YOU specifically? What is it you know that gives you any kind of standing on this stupid accusation? Cause you feel it in your heart?

I presented evidence by a forensic Psychologist. I'm prepared to debate that evidence. You are too chicken to debate me. Admit it. If you refuse to debate someone that equals a loss. Sorry. You lose. I graciously accept your unconditional surrender. Have a nice day.

 

[Gotcha68]

I presented evidence by a forensic Psychologist. I'm prepared to debate that evidence. You are too chicken to debate me. Admit it. If you refuse to debate someone that equals a loss. Sorry. You lose. I graciously accept your unconditional surrender. Have a nice day.

Go ahead and have your "win". Some of us don't see the point in "debating" bullshit accusations.

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Go ahead and have your "win". Some of us don't see the point in "debating" bullshit accusations.

So, all you can do is claim the accusations are bullshit? Is that all you got? Seriously? Do you have any idea how truly pathetic that is? You are, obviously, an intellectual coward. If you had made the same accusation against Conservatives, we would gang bag you, figuratively speaking, and rip your arguments to shreds. But you people won't even make the attempt.

 

[evince]

So, all you can do is claim the accusations are bullshit? Is that all you got? Seriously? Do you have any idea how truly pathetic that is? You are, obviously, an intellectual coward. If you had made the same accusation against Conservatives, we would gang bag you, figuratively speaking, and rip your arguments to shreds. But you people won't even make the attempt.

your OP is the writings of an evil stupid man who no one in his field respects

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Go ahead and have your "win". Some of us don't see the point in "debating" bullshit accusations.

So, you're giving me the win. Great. You do not have the courage to defend yourself. Tell me. If someone broke into your home, would you leave your wife and kids behind to save your own sorry ass? The two are equivalent IMO.

 

[evince]

I can disagree with someone without thinking that. It's liberals I have a problem with. Modern liberals, that is. And not one of you have yet attempted to actually discuss what was posted. All I've seen so far are insults and lame attempts to discredit the source. Every time you have posted on this thread, you have proven my point. Now, would ANYONE like to put on their big boy pants and actually discuss what I posted? There is plenty there to discuss.

he is a racist like you


racists are the stupidest people on earth as well as the most hated

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

The author, a respected psychologist, not only says liberalism is a mental disorder, he explains WHY he believes that. Can you refute what he says?

Again, I don't need to refute him. Psychology is a field that is composed of opinions and not much in the way of hard science. Have you ever taken a university-level psych class? I have taken three of them.

My opinion is that conservatives suffer from an often-debilitating fear of change and difference. In some it amounts to a phobia, which we call racism and bigotry. Conservatives tend to be extremely clannish and reject those who are dissimilar in appearance and beliefs. Conservatives are often easily manipulated by those perceived to have power and strength. Thus they are prone to cultishness, egocentrism, and pathological hatred for those seen as threats. They can easily be coerced into supporting a war if the cult leader convinces them that it is just.

Because of the strong fear of change, conservatives generally remain loyal to whatever religion they had as children, and strongly reject others as heretical and threatening. Their God(s) tend to be omnipotent male figures such as Jehovah and Allah. Female figures in these religions are seen as weaker and often they are leading males into temptation and sin. Therefore conservative-dominated societies tend to have males in the positions of wealth and power, with females relegated to the roles of mother and sex partner. Older males are seen as having greater wisdom and power, while older females become invisible.

The overwhelming fear of progress causes many conservatives to demand a stronger military in their country, as well as more powerful personal arms at home. Conservatives have a strong sense of survival and thus are very resistant to efforts to curb military spending in favor of domestic programs. This survival sense also causes them to reject government programs aimed at aiding low-income people because the conservatives realize that this will take taxpayer funding away from the defense budget. Conservatives tend to have a self-perception of being individualistic and self-supporting, which is not borne out by empirical data.

See how anyone can write something making a group of people appear to be mentally ill?

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Again, I don't need to refute him. Psychology is a field that is composed of opinions and not much in the way of hard science. Have you ever taken a university-level psych class? I have taken three of them.

My opinion is that conservatives suffer from an often-debilitating fear of change and difference. In some it amounts to a phobia, which we call racism and bigotry. Conservatives tend to be extremely clannish and reject those who are dissimilar in appearance and beliefs. Conservatives are often easily manipulated by those perceived to have power and strength. Thus they are prone to cultishness, egocentrism, and pathological hatred for those seen as threats. They can easily be coerced into supporting a war if the cult leader convinces them that it is just.

Because of the strong fear of change, conservatives generally remain loyal to whatever religion they had as children, and strongly reject others as heretical and threatening. Their God(s) tend to be omnipotent male figures such as Jehovah and Allah. Female figures in these religions are seen as weaker and often they are leading males into temptation and sin. Therefore conservative-dominated societies tend to have males in the positions of wealth and power, with females relegated to the roles of mother and sex partner. Older males are seen as having greater wisdom and power, while older females become invisible.

The overwhelming fear of progress causes many conservatives to demand a stronger military in their country, as well as more powerful personal arms at home. Conservatives have a strong sense of survival and thus are very resistant to efforts to curb military spending in favor of domestic programs. This survival sense also causes them to reject government programs aimed at aiding low-income people because the conservatives realize that this will take taxpayer funding away from the defense budget. Conservatives tend to have a self-perception of being individualistic and self-supporting, which is not borne out by empirical data.

See how anyone can write something making a group of people appear to be mentally ill?

Why should I believe anything you say? You can claim to be anything online. This guy is a respected professional who has been a witness in many criminal court cases. Who are you? You're nobody. And there is still the fact that no one has even tried to refute what he said? What are you afraid of?

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Why should I believe anything you say? You can claim to be anything online. This guy is a respected professional who has been a witness in many criminal court cases. Who are you? You're nobody. And there is still the fact that no one has even tried to refute what he said? What are you afraid of?

Yep, I'm pretty much nobody, just like you. Except that you are the lemming with the cognitive bias who chooses to believe one so-called "expert" that you never met, never will, and don't know -- over another.

I'm not afraid of much of anything, kid. You, on the other hand, seem terrified of those who don't agree with your bias. Why? Why do liberals seem so threatening to you? Are you worried that our POV is powerful and persuasive? If we are able to be persuasive, what is it that you fear we will persuade ppl to believe and do?

 

[The Ugly Truth]

Yep, I'm pretty much nobody, just like you. Except that you are the lemming with the cognitive bias who chooses to believe one so-called "expert" that you never met, never will, and don't know -- over another.

I'm not afraid of much of anything, kid. You, on the other hand, seem terrified of those who don't agree with your bias. Why? Why do liberals seem so threatening to you? Are you worried that our POV is powerful and persuasive? If we are able to be persuasive, what is it that you fear we will persuade ppl to believe and do?

Well, let's see here. You love murdering babies. You love stealing other peoples hard earned money and giving it to someone who doesn't deserve it. You want to abolish Christianity, you want to abolish free speech, you want to take everybody's guns and leave them prey to criminals, who will still have guns because they do not obey the law, you want to allow men into women's locker rooms...the list goes on.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Well, let's see here. You love murdering babies. You love stealing other peoples hard earned money and giving it to someone who doesn't deserve it. You want to abolish Christianity, you want to abolish free speech, you want to take everybody's guns and leave them prey to criminals, who will still have guns because they do not obey the law, you want to allow men into women's locker rooms...the list goes on.

LMAO... whatever, low-level-"thinker".