Conservatives Scare More Easily Than Liberals, Say Scientists
Moonbat researchers draw weird conclusions:
“Threatening situations do indeed seem to increase people’s affinity for politically conservative opinions, leaders, and parties,” said New York University psychologist John Jost.
Study co-author Kevin Smith, also a University of Nebraska political scientist, demurred at making such a connection. “Historically speaking, politicians have appealed to the ‘be afraid’ response in the electorate in an attempt to mine votes,” he said. “But in terms of going from campaigning to what we did in the laboratory, that’s a large leap.”
But even Smith agreed that “people with stronger responses are more sensitive to potential threats in their environment.”
Asked whether the findings imply a fearmongering strategy for conservatives, New York University psychologist David Amodio responded, “Yes. And some people believe that they are actively using this strategy.”