My general thought is that conservatives just lack the ability to empathize to the same extent that liberals do - whether genetically or due to their upbringing, they just have “us vs. the other” deeply ingrained.
My favorite example of this was Dick Cheney, who had an oddly socially liberal stance on gay marriage… and, coincidentally, had a gay daughter.
What do you think conservators are so terrified of college and education in general? Familiarity and experience breeds acceptance. When you get to know people of other backgrounds and other experiences another lifestyles you begin empathize with them. It’s as antithetical to conservatism as you can get. Conservatism only flourishes in the dark. Only in small ignorant closed off communities can conservatism grow. A lot like mold really.
It’s a worldview based on interpersonal loyalty. There is no other force in their moral universe. So if someone who’s already in the ingroup is Other, well, being Other must be okay. Because they’re in the ingroup. Solely because they’re in the ingroup.
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My general thought is that conservatives just lack the ability to empathize to the same extent that liberals do - whether genetically or due to their upbringing, they just have “us vs. the other” deeply ingrained.
My favorite example of this was Dick Cheney, who had an oddly socially liberal stance on gay marriage… and, coincidentally, had a gay daughter.
I mean it’s the same with racist assholes end up having mixed grandchildren. Flips them completely From what I’ve seen
What do you think conservators are so terrified of college and education in general? Familiarity and experience breeds acceptance. When you get to know people of other backgrounds and other experiences another lifestyles you begin empathize with them. It’s as antithetical to conservatism as you can get. Conservatism only flourishes in the dark. Only in small ignorant closed off communities can conservatism grow. A lot like mold really.
It’s a worldview based on interpersonal loyalty. There is no other force in their moral universe. So if someone who’s already in the ingroup is Other, well, being Other must be okay. Because they’re in the ingroup. Solely because they’re in the ingroup.