RonD1120 62 #1 July 31, 2012 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/conservatives-are-happier-and-extremists-are-happiest-of-all.html?_r=1&smid=fb-share Too good not to share and from the NY Times no less. The best is the closing statement. "And none, it seems, are happier than the Tea Partiers, many of whom cling to guns and faith with great tenacity. Which some moderately liberal readers of this newspaper might find quite depressing."Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #2 July 31, 2012 Quotehttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/conservatives-are-happier-and-extremists-are-happiest-of-all.html?_r=1&smid=fb-share Too good not to share and from the NY Times no less. The best is the closing statement. "And none, it seems, are happier than the Tea Partiers, many of whom cling to guns and faith with great tenacity. Which some moderately liberal readers of this newspaper might find quite depressing." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKAL-TS-A08&feature=youtube_gdata_player Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 July 31, 2012 "Re: [RonD1120] Why Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals" Ignorance is bliss?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #4 July 31, 2012 Quote"Re: [RonD1120] Why Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals" Ignorance is bliss? Or phrased another way, too dumb to know any betterNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #5 July 31, 2012 Conservatives get angry when someone out there might be having fun. Liberals get angry when someone out there is suffering. Put the two together and the difference in happiness becomes self reinforcing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #6 July 31, 2012 It seems to me there are a lot of pissed of Conservatives at the moment. The thought of a black, Kenyan, Muslim, Socialist in the White House is really making them mad. Add in a dose of Mitt Romney as their great white hope, is making them even more mad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 July 31, 2012 Quote It seems to me there are a lot of pissed of Conservatives at the moment. The thought of a black, Kenyan, Muslim, Socialist in the White House is really making them mad. Add in a dose of Mitt Romney as their great white hope, is making them even more mad... yes, but there are plenty of angry, anxious Liberals who think Mittens may win, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beeman 0 #8 July 31, 2012 QuoteQuote"Re: [RonD1120] Why Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals" Ignorance is bliss? Or phrased another way, too dumb to know any better You could say the exact same of extreme liberals or extreme conservatives. It is annoying to listen to either of them that the other side are the "ignorant idiots" because both of them are right. Extremes either way are "happy soldiers" happy to continue shouting without additional (or any) thought. Also why I'd guess moderates are less happy. The moderates are left completely surrounded in the middle just shaking their head.well...I was going skydiving anyway. let's go. Earn your pancakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #9 July 31, 2012 Quote Quote It seems to me there are a lot of pissed of Conservatives at the moment. The thought of a black, Kenyan, Muslim, Socialist in the White House is really making them mad. Add in a dose of Mitt Romney as their great white hope, is making them even more mad... yes, but there are plenty of angry, anxious Liberals who think Mittens may win, too. Good point...everyone is worried Mittens will win then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #10 August 1, 2012 The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. George Bernard Shaw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #11 August 1, 2012 It has always seemed to me that liberals want everyone to be equally miserable. It is like a washtub full of crabs. If one tries to crawl out the others will pull him back. Without some form of spiritual enlightenment it is very difficult to rise above the problems of life. Liberals seem to cry unfairness if they see someone happy. Without a concept of God the pie is seen as finite. If someone has a big slice it means someone else's slice is smaller. On the other hand, with God the pie is infinite. Everyone can have as big a slice as they choose to cut. It is also the main concept of Milton Freedman's economic theory of the free market. Happiness is a choice. So is fighting for your limitations. Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekender 0 #12 August 1, 2012 >"Without some form of spiritual enlightenment it is very difficult to rise above the problems of life." Thats complete crap. I am an atheist and famously happy. I was told as a young man to not look so happy at work because people will think im a slacker. I am happy because i embrace my insignificance. i do not feel the burden of living up to some mythical beings standards. i know that a 100 years from now, like almost everyone here, no one will ever know i even existed. it makes my life quite peaceful knowing that no matter how it goes it doesnt really matter. leaves nothing for me to do but enjoy it. if i must chose a label id say im an existentialist. my post is a bit simplistic of my views but pretty accurate to how i live and why i tend to not be bothered by alot. also, i am not a lazy hippy in case your wondering. i am an educated professional who enjoys a honest days work. i also am quite honest, hate adulterers and mean people. so without a god i somehow seem to live a moral life and rise above problems without the super natural."The point is, I'm weird, but I never felt weird." John Frusciante Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #13 August 1, 2012 Good for you. I'm just curious, how long have you been married and how many children do you have?Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #14 August 1, 2012 QuoteWithout some form of spiritual enlightenment . . . Starting a thread about how much happier you are than other people: Not exactly a sign of spiritual enlightenment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #15 August 1, 2012 QuoteConservatives get angry when someone out there might be having fun. Liberals get angry when someone out there is suffering. Put the two together and the difference in happiness becomes self reinforcing. I guess Libertarians aren't too concerned about whether people out there are having fun or not? I just want others to not muck up MY fun. I would certainly like it if they are having fun as well, I just don't want to make it mandatory one way or the other.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekender 0 #16 August 1, 2012 QuoteGood for you. I'm just curious, how long have you been married and how many children do you have? married for 7yrs. dont have children. got married later in life. something tells me you are setting me up for an insult. i am anxiously waiting to see where you are going, hah"The point is, I'm weird, but I never felt weird." John Frusciante Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #17 August 1, 2012 QuoteQuoteGood for you. I'm just curious, how long have you been married and how many children do you have? married for 7yrs. dont have children. got married later in life. something tells me you are setting me up for an insult. i am anxiously waiting to see where you are going, hah If, based on your exchanges with him in this thread, he does insult you, I would be very surprised"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #18 August 1, 2012 QuoteIt has always seemed to me that liberals want everyone to be equally miserable. It is like a washtub full of crabs. If one tries to crawl out the others will pull him back. Without some form of spiritual enlightenment it is very difficult to rise above the problems of life. Liberals seem to cry unfairness if they see someone happy. Without a concept of God the pie is seen as finite. If someone has a big slice it means someone else's slice is smaller. On the other hand, with God the pie is infinite. Everyone can have as big a slice as they choose to cut. It is also the main concept of Milton Freedman's economic theory of the free market. Happiness is a choice. So is fighting for your limitations. Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. The below link on You Tube is very much worth watching. "Milton friedman on Donahue 1979" it one of 5 videos. Priceless http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1lWk4TCe4U Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marinus 0 #19 August 1, 2012 QuoteWithout some form of spiritual enlightenment it is very difficult for me, RonD1120, to rise above the problems of life. FIFY. You make the mistake to project your own coping strategy onto others. I'm actually happier since I ditched Christianity. The whole idea of life eternal is pretty depressing and devaluates life completely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devildog 0 #20 August 1, 2012 http://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/republicans-report-much-better-mental-health-than-others.aspx Probably has something to do with the fact that the right has better mental health than the left :)You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #21 August 1, 2012 Quotehttp://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/republicans-report-much-better-mental-health-than-others.aspx Probably has something to do with the fact that the right has better mental health than the left :) " Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats or independents to rate their mental health as excellent, according to data from the last four November Gallup Health and Healthcare polls." Self delusion among Republicans continues. Dunning-Kruger effect.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #22 August 1, 2012 QuoteQuoteGood for you. I'm just curious, how long have you been married and how many children do you have? married for 7yrs. dont have children. got married later in life. something tells me you are setting me up for an insult. i am anxiously waiting to see where you are going, hah Relax, I was just curious. God bless you and yours.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #23 August 1, 2012 Thanks, it is priceless.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #24 August 1, 2012 Quotehttp://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/republicans-report-much-better-mental-health-than-others.aspx Probably has something to do with the fact that the right has better mental health than the left :) I agree.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #25 August 1, 2012 QuoteQuotehttp://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/republicans-report-much-better-mental-health-than-others.aspx Probably has something to do with the fact that the right has better mental health than the left :) " Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats or independents to rate their mental health as excellent, according to data from the last four November Gallup Health and Healthcare polls." Self delusion among Republicans continues. Dunning-Kruger effect. Mental health is a subjective determination. Only the individual is capable of rating his or her mental health. A psychopathic sociopath may consider themselves mentally healthy. Society can only judge behavior not the quality of the inner person.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
