Study Links Low I.Q. To Conservatism, Prejudice,

Study Links Low I.Q. To Conservatism, Prejudice, lie______detector2014-02-10 00:46:57Study Links Low I.Q. To Conservatism, Prejudice, Racism Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes. The study, published in Psychological Science, showed that people who score low on I.Q. tests in childhood are more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative politics in adulthood. I.Q., or intelligence quotient, is a score determined by standardized tests, but whether the tests truly reveal intelligence remains a topic of hot debate among psychologists. Dr. Gordon Hodson, a professor of psychology at the university and the study's lead author, said the finding represented evidence of a vicious cycle: People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience. Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies? Because such ideologies feature "structure and order" that make it easier to comprehend a complicated world, Dodson said. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice," he added. Dr. Brian Nosek, a University of Virginia psychologist, echoed those sentiments. "Reality is complicated and messy," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "Ideologies get rid of the messiness and impose a simpler solution. So, it may not be surprising that people with less cognitive capacity will be attracted to simplifying ideologies." But Nosek said less intelligent types might be attracted to liberal "simplifying ideologies" as well as conservative ones. In any case, the study has taken the Internet by storm, with some outspoken liberals saying that it validates their suspicions about conservatives and conservatives arguing that the research has been misinterpreted. uvaSad when Obie and Kerry both claim khandoor992014-02-10 00:42:52"We're not stupid...at least I don't think so..."Jack Kingston Says There's 'No Such Thing As Fre lie______detector2014-02-10 00:40:10Jack Kingston Says There's 'No Such Thing As Free Lunch,' But Gets Free Lunch All The Time WASHINGTON -- Weeks after Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) made headlines for suggesting low-income students sweep cafeteria floors to learn there's "no such thing as free lunch," Savannah TV station WSAV 3 looked at the "free lunches" Kingston himself has received as a member of Congress. There's no precise way to count the number of lunches Kingston has enjoyed on taxpayer dollars, but the station took a look at expense reports and disclosures to uncover staggering figures from the congressman's three years in office. According to the station's investigation, Kingston and his staff have expensed $4,182 worth of "meals for business purposes," and recorded $4,289.33 in free meals from third-party interest groups, including the Congressional Institute and the Georgia Bankers Association. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Kingston has traveled to four continents, racking up $24,313 in per diem allowances. While the allowances were allotted for more than just lunch money, midday meals were included. Beyond taxpayer dollars, Kingston has enjoyed many free meals on the campaign trail. WSAV 3 reported $145,391.26 in expensed meals and catering for campaign events, $26,066.45 of which was charged at the Republican Club of Capitol Hill, an exclusive, members only venue. "Isn't this a free lunch?" a WSAV 3 reporter asked Kingston. "This is what we need in America," Kingston responded. "We need workfare over welfare. I learned a lot when I was 14 and 15 years old doing chores inside and outside the household and as a result i grew up with a good work ethic. ... It's hard in today's society to have a discussion where you want to challenge the status quo because of the 'I gotcha' politics." the iranian navy deploying two ships 2014-02-10 00:15:51to the Atlantic ocean near the maritime borders of the US. Reportedly it's a message. I don't get it. The press referred to it as a fleet....two ships, an old frigate and helicopter carrier. Is the message some sort of veiled threat of a possible attack with an unconventional weapon? Or is it to evacuate Iranian personnel from the UN or just what could they possible think they are doing? Is this the result of the current foreign policy? We seem to be at odds with more than a few countries. What happened to the reset button?lnkHe has anti and I. § FROG-452014-02-09 23:37:02laxLate? I just got up. § FROG-452014-02-09 23:22:58laxSips jet black acid coffee..... FROG-452014-02-09 23:21:52I don't care.amsWOW...Way cool.! FROG-452014-02-09 23:17:36I want one< Mommy/amsI saw a sky crane once § stinkydogbutt2182014-02-09 23:14:34i prefer "it's all too much" § Pantheist_12014-02-09 23:06:41I mean think about that. 2014-02-09 23:05:03With all the sets in use around the world, the Super Bowl looks like a rerun of Gilligan's Island compared to 45%.lnkI would rather have Bernie, but I know the agnosticguy2014-02-09 23:04:47feminist dem women. They won't vote for a man.seaNope, I hate rap § agnosticguy2014-02-09 23:01:59okay, I was just joking § agnosticguy2014-02-09 22:59:27I never liked any songs cb liked § agnosticguy2014-02-09 22:56:43i like every beatles song except: the inner ligh Pantheist_12014-02-09 22:53:57t and maggie mae and side b of yellow submarine i'd say thats their weakest materialby the time the beatles played 2014-02-09 22:53:12She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand on Ed Sullivan 50 years ago tonight, they had already finished recording I Should Have Known Better and I'm Happy Just To Dance With You. By the time they brought us up to snuff, they were already light years ahead again.Oh, i forgot this one Shes a woman § commie__bastard2014-02-09 22:49:42ever heard Dear Prudence end? 2014-02-09 22:48:34the fade stops on the final chord. the first time I heard the CD I looked for it and it had been cut off. On my original record, it fades out to a final chord.Looking through the list I see I like 2014-02-09 22:44:14more than I knew. I have you to thank for that. I'm out for a bit. George is one of my favorite Guitarist. I can Liberalguy2014-02-09 22:43:38play most of his songs. I don't know that one. § Zaphod__Beeblebrox2014-02-09 22:43:22Like I said Cons all but gave up. 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