05 Dec 07
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterI would think that being a Democrat is more likely to be a consequence of mental illness than a cause.
It's just as I thought: Democrats suffer from mental illness. Make me your emperor and I will solve all your problems.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucmg/20071204/cm_ucmg/isbeingademocratbadforyourmentalhealth
06 Dec 07
Originally posted by princeoforangeIt continues to be a source of entertainment, when a study, such as this, disparaging liberals is released, there is little comment. When something of the sort appears re: conservatives it becomes "hot topic" de jour.
I would think that being a Democrat is more likely to be a consequence of mental illness than a cause.
Is this because: Everyone, even liberals, already know (or) Liberals go mum in hopes no one will notice. I favor the former. 😛
06 Dec 07
Originally posted by mrstabbyI posted a link to the Gallup poll a couple of days ago in a different thread. Don't remember for sure, but I think it was the one about America invading Palestine.
Self diagnosis is renowned for it's effectiveness.
I guess it goes to show that ignorance is bliss.
Is there a link to the actual study anywhere?
06 Dec 07
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Originally posted by der schwarze RitterNo; being a Republican means you pretend like you're mentally healthy even when you're not. Notice this is all based on self-reports, not evaluation by a trained psychologist.
It's just as I thought: Democrats suffer from mental illness. Make me your emperor and I will solve all your problems.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucmg/20071204/cm_ucmg/isbeingademocratbadforyourmentalhealth
Or, maybe, those who need mental health care may tend to support those who provide it.
06 Dec 07
Originally posted by MacSwainNo, we just don't like interrupting right wing circle jerks.
It continues to be a source of entertainment, when a study, such as this, disparaging liberals is released, there is little comment. When something of the sort appears re: conservatives it becomes "hot topic" de jour.
Is this because: Everyone, even liberals, already know (or) Liberals go mum in hopes no one will notice. I favor the former. 😛
06 Dec 07
Originally posted by darthmixMost of us good conservatives are smart enough to realize that all this "mental health" nonsense is just a bunch of new aged mumbo jumbo.
Yeah, it doesn't mean republicans are less likely to be mentally ill; it just means they're less likely to know they're mentally ill.