Publius1787
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Liberals are beta / Conservatives are Alpha (Forum Study)
No, this is not a flame/troll thread. After a few days of reviewing the thread below I whish to tell you what I've concluded. I posted this in the clean debate section because I do not want a bunch of name calling and diversions, but solid analysis. To review the same thread, click below.
http://www.usmessageboard.com/polit...y-most-embodies-the-alpha-male-mentality.html
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My Findings
Liberals of this forum have mostly accepted beta status for the following reasons.
1. They are more likely to criticize alphas (a default assumption of beta status)
2. Many liberals perceive alphas as conservative which is why many of them criticize alphas.
3. Few defend liberals as alphas
4. Liberals are more likely refuse to contribute on the basis that "The thread is stupid."
Conservatives of this forum have mostly accepted alpha status for the following reasons.
1. They proudly assume the title of alpha
2. They criticize liberals as betas
3. They likewise perceive conservatives as alpha
4. They are more likely not to call the thread stupid.
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Now there are a number of holes due to the limitations of utilizing a forum such as this. I also did not define either alpha or beta, but allowed people to define it for themselves. I also did not define liberal or conservative. There are plenty more but you get the gist.
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Implications
Liberals view themselves as betas and are threatened by the power of the alpha. They are more insecure than conservatives, and thus, this is perhaps the reason they adopt a more collectivist ideology. A more collectivist ideology dictates that everyone pull together for security. The alphas pose a threat to this security.
Bing a beta, liberals are more passive on foreign policy issues.
Conservatives view themselves as alphas and are more independent. They have confidence in themselves, and thus, this is perhaps the reason they adopt a more individualistic tone. A more individualistic ideology dictates that everyone should be left to their own devises so as long as they aren't hurting another (Harm Principle). Collectivized betas pose a threat to individualists in a democratic system.
Being an Alpha, conservatives are more aggressive on foreign policy issues.
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So what do you wish to add, critique, or object to in a reasonable manner?
No, this is not a flame/troll thread. After a few days of reviewing the thread below I whish to tell you what I've concluded. I posted this in the clean debate section because I do not want a bunch of name calling and diversions, but solid analysis. To review the same thread, click below.
http://www.usmessageboard.com/polit...y-most-embodies-the-alpha-male-mentality.html
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My Findings
Liberals of this forum have mostly accepted beta status for the following reasons.
1. They are more likely to criticize alphas (a default assumption of beta status)
2. Many liberals perceive alphas as conservative which is why many of them criticize alphas.
3. Few defend liberals as alphas
4. Liberals are more likely refuse to contribute on the basis that "The thread is stupid."
Conservatives of this forum have mostly accepted alpha status for the following reasons.
1. They proudly assume the title of alpha
2. They criticize liberals as betas
3. They likewise perceive conservatives as alpha
4. They are more likely not to call the thread stupid.
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Now there are a number of holes due to the limitations of utilizing a forum such as this. I also did not define either alpha or beta, but allowed people to define it for themselves. I also did not define liberal or conservative. There are plenty more but you get the gist.
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Implications
Liberals view themselves as betas and are threatened by the power of the alpha. They are more insecure than conservatives, and thus, this is perhaps the reason they adopt a more collectivist ideology. A more collectivist ideology dictates that everyone pull together for security. The alphas pose a threat to this security.
Bing a beta, liberals are more passive on foreign policy issues.
Conservatives view themselves as alphas and are more independent. They have confidence in themselves, and thus, this is perhaps the reason they adopt a more individualistic tone. A more individualistic ideology dictates that everyone should be left to their own devises so as long as they aren't hurting another (Harm Principle). Collectivized betas pose a threat to individualists in a democratic system.
Being an Alpha, conservatives are more aggressive on foreign policy issues.
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So what do you wish to add, critique, or object to in a reasonable manner?
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