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1. Ignore Facts
Research shows that conservatives tend to modify facts [4] to accommodate their beliefs and convictions, while liberals are more willing to deal with the complexity [5] of multiple sources of information that help determine the true facts.
In simpler terms, numerous studies (here [6], here [7], here [8], and here [9]) conclude that conservatives are not very smart.
2. Make Up Your Own Facts
This is the opposite of ignoring facts, for in this case conservatives are inventing new ones. A prime example is the stubborn belief in supply-side [16], trickle-down economics, and in the supposed power of the free market, as summarized by Milton Friedman when he said, "The free market system distributes the fruits of economic progress among all people."
3. Display No Empathy for Others
Conservatives tend to blame poor people for their own misfortunes.
4. Shout Down Your Opponents
If nothing else works, belligerence will. Many of the top right-wingers use this strategy. John McCain [29] told Code Pink protestors to "Get out of here, you low-life scum." Michael Moore has reportedly received death threats from both Glenn Beck [30] and Clint Eastwood [31]. Bill O'Reilly [32] bashed Mother Jones chief David Corn as a "liar" and an "irresponsible guttersnipe," and then assailed [33] New York Times' Emily Steel in an interview about the Falklands controversy: "I am coming after you with everything I have. You can take it as a threat."
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: FyreByrd
Sounds like a good topic for the Political Mud Pit.
The blame game goes on as the Rome burns.......
originally posted by: M5xaz
a reply to: FyreByrd
FyreByrd,
1. and 2. Ignore Facts - On modifying "facts"
"If you like your doctor you can keep your doctor"
"ACA will save American families $2500"
3. Display no empathy for others
In the words of Hillary, regarding the Benghazi dead SHE was responsible for "what difference does it make"
4. Shout down your opponents
Look up "occupy Wall Street".
Read Saul Alinsky
Projection issues much ?
originally posted by: xuenchen
The story sounds like a reversible psy-ops.
Point out your own deficiencies and cast the blame somewhere else.
All four points describe Obama to the "Letter".
originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: FyreByrd
In a previous thread, I recommended "alternet.org" be banned from ATS as a source...just leftest propaganda.
originally posted by: Sremmos80
a reply to: Granite
But I'm sure rush would be just fine right?
You can call it a biased source and have a point but unless they run stories like BIN or TRN good luck with it getting banned.
originally posted by: Granite
a reply to: FyreByrd
In a previous thread, I recommended "alternet.org" be banned from ATS as a source...just leftest propaganda.