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Anyone else think a lot of conservatives feel this way?
Yeah, I was thinking this is just straight up projection
Nah, too self aware to be conservative. They've already done their research in the form of listening to half a dozen right-wing commentators. They're all saying the same thing so that must make it true.
I would say something like "this comic goes both ways" but it is way too stupid anyway so im not giving it any credit.
A lot of everyone feels this way, really.
If the world will suddenly give birth to an ultimate rational argument to go conservative, we'll face the same issues. It's just that for now feeling and understanding coincide.
It is very important to keep in mind when holding any political discussion. We can be wrong. We are emotional about our positions. Doesn't necessarily make them any wrong, just makes us attached to them beyond pure absolute cold reason.
I think awareness of these biases can be enough to avoid them. I am certainly a leftist but if a conservative position makes sense, and has logic, reasoning, and data behind it, then I would likely support that position. Dogma has no place in the modern world.
It's great to have an open mind, it's a prerequisite for critical thinking.
But often times awareness itself might not be enough, as I see it. Emotions are a much bigger driving force than we give it credit, and if you're deeply ingrained into a community with certain beliefs, it might cause a deep crisis when you change them. Mileage will vary, but emotions will always influence your thinking on this way, and some won't ever be able to escape.