Are "extreme" right wing people less intelligent ? - Page 2

HunterICX · 03-10-15, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

In Europe we have quite a few elections this year, the UK, Spain, Denmark, probably Greece again before the year is out.

Greece has a bit of catching up to do in the Netherlands the last 4 parlaments terms where like this: An issue arose followed by a disagreement with the 2 elected parties and before they finished their term....

As for the extreme left or right sounding less intelligent....they would probably disagree....one will claim you are bought by the bank whilst the other thinks you're an muslim sympathizer.

Betonov · 03-10-15, 05:44 AM

Don't forget Slovenia. We had elections in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Why should 2015 be any different

Rhodes · 03-10-15, 05:53 AM

Here also is election year!

Jimbuna · 03-10-15, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

Here also is election year!

As in the UK also.

Rhodes · 03-10-15, 06:29 AM

^ SO the circus will be in several countries this year!

Jimbuna · 03-10-15, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

^ SO the circus will be in several countries this year!

STEED would be best qualified to answer that

STEED · 03-10-15, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

STEED would be best qualified to answer that

Me?

Armistead · 03-10-15, 08:07 AM

Right wing religious people are probably less intelligent, but I think due more to closed minds, lack of questioning and often don't go into fields of science. That said I know many that because of hard work run their own businesses, have strong family structures and upper middle class. However, I don't like extremes right of left in positions of power...

STEED · 03-10-15, 08:08 AM

Are "extreme" right wing people less intelligent ?

Comes down to who you are and how you react and so on.

Sailor Steve · 03-10-15, 11:11 AM

I'm not sure if intelligence is really the deciding factor. People can be highly intelligent in some areas and amazingly obtuse in others. The Carlin observation and the one on "bought by the banks" both seem to be true. Extremists will almost universally tell you that they are the ones in the center, but there is this one thing that just has to be changed.

I think the first thing anyone should do in every situation is ask themselves whether they might be wrong. The extremist in any walk of life will never question his own motives or beliefs. He'll tell you he does, and he'll talk about his own "reason" and "logic", but in fact he won't use either, at least when talking about his pet subject. That said, in other areas he can be accomplished and smart.

And no, I don't have any real answers.

Rockstar · 03-10-15, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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And no, I don't have any real answers.

Rockstar · 03-10-15, 11:35 AM

Actually when I first the saw the title of this thread I thought. Wow that sort of question lends credence to the idea that everyone lacks a certain amount of intelligence.

mapuc · 03-10-15, 04:30 PM

Thank you every one for your indeep response. You are correct you can not say that it's just the right wing.

Here's something else..

I have noticed among my right wing friends that a majority of them strongly believes in some of the conspiracy that we have discussed thousands of times here.

Here's another reason, I have also some left wing friends and they seems to have their feet solidt on the ground..

Hey I'm a right wing my self, but not extreme. If +10= nazis I'm +1-1½

Markus

CCIP · 03-10-15, 04:35 PM

There is such a thing as extreme, I think. For me that line begins where denial of others' humanity and fundamental rights begins to happen.

August · 03-10-15, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

There is such a thing as extreme, I think. For me that line begins where denial of others' humanity and fundamental rights begins to happen.

I agree but unlike some here it shouldn't be applied to a private citizen just for expressing an opinion.

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,520 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Here also is election year! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,520 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	^ SO the circus will be in several countries this year! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

03-10-15, 08:07 AM	#23
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Right wing religious people are probably less intelligent, but I think due more to closed minds, lack of questioning and often don't go into fields of science. That said I know many that because of hard work run their own businesses, have strong family structures and upper middle class. However, I don't like extremes right of left in positions of power... __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Are "extreme" right wing people less intelligent ? Comes down to who you are and how you react and so on. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-10-15, 11:11 AM	#25
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm not sure if intelligence is really the deciding factor. People can be highly intelligent in some areas and amazingly obtuse in others. The Carlin observation and the one on "bought by the banks" both seem to be true. Extremists will almost universally tell you that they are the ones in the center, but there is this one thing that just has to be changed. I think the first thing anyone should do in every situation is ask themselves whether they might be wrong. The extremist in any walk of life will never question his own motives or beliefs. He'll tell you he does, and he'll talk about his own "reason" and "logic", but in fact he won't use either, at least when talking about his pet subject. That said, in other areas he can be accomplished and smart. And no, I don't have any real answers. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-10-15, 05:44 AM	#17
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Don't forget Slovenia. We had elections in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Why should 2015 be any different

03-10-15, 11:35 AM	#27
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Actually when I first the saw the title of this thread I thought. Wow that sort of question lends credence to the idea that everyone lacks a certain amount of intelligence.

03-10-15, 04:30 PM	#28
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,545 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thank you every one for your indeep response. You are correct you can not say that it's just the right wing. Here's something else.. I have noticed among my right wing friends that a majority of them strongly believes in some of the conspiracy that we have discussed thousands of times here. Here's another reason, I have also some left wing friends and they seems to have their feet solidt on the ground.. Hey I'm a right wing my self, but not extreme. If +10= nazis I'm +1-1½ Markus

03-10-15, 04:35 PM	#29
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	There is such a thing as extreme, I think. For me that line begins where denial of others' humanity and fundamental rights begins to happen. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)