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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo
Takeda - we could go back and forth on this all day playing the "well this side always sees the other side like X" game. It won't get us closer to agreement.
The thing is - I don't think its unreasonable to say that 3% of the population is racist enough to consider that as one reason not to vote for Obama. My issue is the basis for the claim is based of incomplete information and makes a number of generalizations that are totally unsupported by the data. To say that race could be a factor for 3-5% is fine - to say that it is THE factor IF Obama losses - by a 3-5% margin is totally off the wall, political and divisive. Given the link between the researcher and the established power on the left, is skepticism and critical thinking somehow uncalled for?
My point was the study appears - to the naked eye - highly political in its intent and usage. We can agree to disagree on it. I am fine with that. But its hardly consistent to call my point of view mental gymnastics when compared to this study.
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Then the established power of the left (a Limbaugh-esqe term if I have ever heard one) had begun this work two years ago when he forumulated this thesis and began his program of original research. Much of what you posted demonstrates a lack of understanding about how these sort of papers are written, as well as the time frame for such an undertaking.
It, again, really comes down to the Right's hatred for academia and intellectuals. This is usually because they are telling them things that conflict with their world view. It is one of the few traits that they do not seem to share with the Left, as the Left does seem to be less dogmatic in their world views; ie willing to accept the concept that America is imperfect, racism is a problem and that our efforts do not always work out for the better.