Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican

[PoliticalChic]

Americans grow happier as they age, surveys find. And a new Pew Research Center survey shows the tendency is holding up as the economy tanks.

Happiness is a complex thing. Past studies have found that happiness is partly inherited, that Republicans are happier than Democrats, and that old men tend to be happier than old women.

And even before the economy got nasty, seniors were found to be generally happier than Baby Boomers. Some of that owes to the American Dream being lived by past generations, while Boomers work two jobs and watch the dream wither.

In times like this, it's clear how age can have its advantages. While not all seniors are weathering the recession well, for many the impact is much less severe than it is for younger people.

Why? Many people 65 and older retired and downsized their lifestyles before the economy imploded, according to Pew analysts. Most aren't raising kids and many are not so worried about being laid off. Loss of income can be, of course, a source of stress and displeasure. (While money doesn't buy happiness, a study in February showed cash can help, especially when people use it to do stuff instead of buy things.)

If you're thinking that Republicans are happy just because they perhaps make more money, that does not seem to be the case. The study that found Republicans to be happier than Democrats also showed that it held true even after adjusting for income.

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican | LiveScience

You can't change your sex (well maybe you can), but you can switch parties for a chance at happiness.

 

[Toro]

Now, if we were socialists, we'd be even happier!

 

[American Horse]

Americans grow happier as they age, surveys find. And a new Pew Research Center survey shows the tendency is holding up as the economy tanks.

Happiness is a complex thing. Past studies have found that happiness is partly inherited, that Republicans are happier than Democrats, and that old men tend to be happier than old women.

Old women can't forget, old men can. Women also seek to change things more than do men, a liberal passion

And even before the economy got nasty, seniors were found to be generally happier than Baby Boomers. Some of that owes to the American Dream being lived by past generations, while Boomers work two jobs and watch the dream wither.

The generation before the B.B.'s was the so called "Silent Generation" they didn't have much to live up to, and were more "stoic" in the modern sense: they accept what is. The Silents were born between 1925 and 1942; the Boomers between 1943 and 1960. Still and yet, Rs are more "stoic" than Ds, wanting to conserve what is; the Ds to the extent they are Liberals want to change things which comes from a innate disatisfactioin with the status quo

In times like this, it's clear how age can have its advantages. While not all seniors are weathering the recession well, for many the impact is much less severe than it is for younger people.

That's true, but doesn't explain it all; if they had very much, they've probably recently lost a big part of it, not to mention the threat of coming inflation taking still more.

Why? Many people 65 and older retired and downsized their lifestyles before the economy imploded, according to Pew analysts. Most aren't raising kids and many are not so worried about being laid off. Loss of income can be, of course, a source of stress and displeasure. (While money doesn't buy happiness, a study in February showed cash can help, especially when people use it to do stuff instead of buy things.)

The B.B's continue to "upsize" even as their futures become shorter. They build larger homes, with spare bedrooms for the kids, just in case they come to visit.

If you're thinking that Republicans are happy just because they perhaps make more money, that does not seem to be the case. The study that found Republicans to be happier than Democrats also showed that it held true even after adjusting for income.

Most of those Rs, conserved their wealth, rather than spending it. Maybe they travelled to Europe once in their lives, or visited a part of the country they'd never gone to before.

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican | LiveScience

You can't change your sex (well maybe you can), but you can switch parties for a chance at happiness.

Once a passion for change is overcome, yes...But that's just IMHO

 

[sealybobo]

Americans grow happier as they age, surveys find. And a new Pew Research Center survey shows the tendency is holding up as the economy tanks.

Happiness is a complex thing. Past studies have found that happiness is partly inherited, that Republicans are happier than Democrats, and that old men tend to be happier than old women.

And even before the economy got nasty, seniors were found to be generally happier than Baby Boomers. Some of that owes to the American Dream being lived by past generations, while Boomers work two jobs and watch the dream wither.

In times like this, it's clear how age can have its advantages. While not all seniors are weathering the recession well, for many the impact is much less severe than it is for younger people.

Why? Many people 65 and older retired and downsized their lifestyles before the economy imploded, according to Pew analysts. Most aren't raising kids and many are not so worried about being laid off. Loss of income can be, of course, a source of stress and displeasure. (While money doesn't buy happiness, a study in February showed cash can help, especially when people use it to do stuff instead of buy things.)

If you're thinking that Republicans are happy just because they perhaps make more money, that does not seem to be the case. The study that found Republicans to be happier than Democrats also showed that it held true even after adjusting for income.

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican | LiveScience

You can't change your sex (well maybe you can), but you can switch parties for a chance at happiness.

The majority of Conservatives/Republicans come from money, or have money, so they tend to vote for the status quo because they got theres.

Now you should point out that Florida went Democratic because Seniors realized that Bushanomics fucked them in the ass these last 8 years.

And, Bush stole Florida, so they didn't actually vote for him in 2000. Probably not 2004 either.

 

[sealybobo]

Rich Democrats aren't afraid to make society better for the masses.

Rich Republicans are afraid someones going to take what they have.

 

[Midnight Marauder]

The majority of Conservatives/Republicans come from money, or have money, so they tend to vote for the status quo because they got theres.

Now you should point out that Florida went Democratic because Seniors realized that Bushanomics fucked them in the ass these last 8 years.

And, Bush stole Florida, so they didn't actually vote for him in 2000. Probably not 2004 either.

I see you keep parroting these same ridiculous assertions even after they have been proven wrong here countless times. The true hallmark of a dishonest partisan hack. And just a fucking liar to boot.

 

[Article 15]

Had me fooled.

I always thought it was a warm gun, mama ....

 

[Nik]

Americans grow happier as they age, surveys find. And a new Pew Research Center survey shows the tendency is holding up as the economy tanks.

Happiness is a complex thing. Past studies have found that happiness is partly inherited, that Republicans are happier than Democrats, and that old men tend to be happier than old women.

And even before the economy got nasty, seniors were found to be generally happier than Baby Boomers. Some of that owes to the American Dream being lived by past generations, while Boomers work two jobs and watch the dream wither.

In times like this, it's clear how age can have its advantages. While not all seniors are weathering the recession well, for many the impact is much less severe than it is for younger people.

Why? Many people 65 and older retired and downsized their lifestyles before the economy imploded, according to Pew analysts. Most aren't raising kids and many are not so worried about being laid off. Loss of income can be, of course, a source of stress and displeasure. (While money doesn't buy happiness, a study in February showed cash can help, especially when people use it to do stuff instead of buy things.)

If you're thinking that Republicans are happy just because they perhaps make more money, that does not seem to be the case. The study that found Republicans to be happier than Democrats also showed that it held true even after adjusting for income.

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican | LiveScience

You can't change your sex (well maybe you can), but you can switch parties for a chance at happiness.

Ignorance is bliss, after all.

 

[alan1]

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican | LiveScience

You can't change your sex (well maybe you can), but you can switch parties for a chance at happiness.

Saw that article earlier.
Heck, I don't qualify as old according to their study. The republican party left me, so now I am registered as unaffiliated, but I darn sure am conservative.
And I'm happy all the time.

 

[strollingbones]

true happiness is a hot gun...getting ready to have a smoke