Low IQ and conservatism linked to prejudice.
The article is primarily related to racism but briefly also mentions homophobia. The research data refers to correlation, no causation. I'm not sure how it can be translated into practical terms - when dealing with racist and homophobic people, we should probably speak slowly, and not use big words?
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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on -
For this you need a news story?
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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on -
No shit, Sherlock!!!
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Permalink Reply by Jason Fleming on -
Bigots are stupid. More at 11.
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Permalink Reply by dr kellie on -
Bigots are dumb, says the Center For Studying Really Obvious Things.
I agree with you on the no causation. I can think of dozens of correlating circumstances.
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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on
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...says the Center For Studying Really Obvious Things.
Bwahahahaha! I am SO gonna steal that. Lol.
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Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on -
If they bigots are born that way, is it wrong to speak ill of them?
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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on
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What's this? The "born that way" excuse? Everyone knows its a choice.
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I don't remember signing up on a list to be born privileged and somewhat smart, so I try to keep that in mind when dealing with dumb people. Being dumb isn't anything to make fun of or speak ill about. But they become fair game when they hurt or even seek to hurt others because of how fucking dumb they are.
Sorry. I couldn't resist that.
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Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on
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I agree with you.
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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on
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On a more serious note, how about a study looking at empathy as it relates to either intelligence or relative liberalism/conservatism. Anyone want to bet on a similar correlation?
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Permalink Reply by Jason Fleming on
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Some of the best people I know are complete morons. That in of itself is no excuse.
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