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Sociopaths have a profound lack of empathy for the feelings of others. So do conservatives

Sociopaths have a profound lack of empathy for the feelings of others. They lack the internal feedback system by which normal people monitor themselves. (Most people call this “conscience,” which is probably as useful a term as any.) Sociopaths do not have this and don’t feel bad about abusing other people.

Cnservatives are more likely to rate marginalized groups like the obese and homeless as “disgusting” and show greater disgust toward photos of vomit, blood and feces than liberal participants. Conservatism is rooted in beliefs that the world is dangerous and threatening. Conservatives see the world as a more threatening place because their brains predispose them to being fearful.

In essence, it appears that conservatives share the same symptoms as those diagnosed as Paranoid Socipaths
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M Best Comment
I instinctively want to argue with you on this. Then I look at a lot of the conservative opinion expressed her.. And I cant.
TrashCat · M
@whowasthatmaskedman I sincerely tried to make a objective statement. Some might disagree, but I don't feel I said anything that is not true
Paige42986 · 56-60, F
@TrashCat For the most part that maybe but for me I am a conservative woman but my lifes experiences have made me feel quite deeply at times for others! Being a conservative to me doesnt mean that I am devoid of any emotions!
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@TrashCat I can see that. Your take does fit the facts of a lot of the opinions expressed here and with right wing media and commentators.
TrashCat · M
@Paige42986 I'm sorry but the statement I made is does describe a vast majority of conservatives. I've been called a "Bleeding heart liberal", but my heart has turned to stone over the past 19 years.