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A new study showed a link between strong right-wing views and fear of disease and increased concern about hygiene.
The study showed that people who are more offended by bad odors are more likely to support authoritarian leaders, such as Donald Trump.
In the past, disgust at bad odors was important for survival. The scientists suggested that the disgust at unfamiliar odors may be linked to a desire to keep apart from "culturally unfamiliar" groups.
[...] In the new study, 160 people were rated on their aversion to bodily odours on a scale to one five and their responses compared to their political views. It found that each point higher on the disgust scale was associated with feeling 7.5 points more positive towards authoritarian leaders.
[...] It showed that people who were more disgusted by smells were also more likely to vote for Donald Trump than those who were less sensitive.
(Score: 5, Insightful) by Azuma Hazuki on Thursday March 01 2018, @08:27AM (2 children)
You really think the so-called conservatives in this country *aren't* committing cultural suicide? Look at what it is they stand for and the results of their policies. The most charitable thing that can be said relating to your idea is that the extremes of both sides are committing cultural suicide by different paths.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Troll) by knarf on Thursday March 01 2018, @12:36PM
I did not target "this country" (which I assume to be the USA) specifically, more the general lapse of reason among those who identify themselves with the current-days left. That does not say anything about others, be they center or right or off the scale. The world is not black and white, the enemy of your enemy is not necessarily your friend, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear, smokey says "don't play with matches". In other words, think for yourself.
As to whether the "so-called convervatives in this country" are or are not committing cultural suicide I can not give a good answer. Who are those "so-called conservatives"? Seen from afar it is hard to identify them, the term could mean anything from the remnants of the tea party movement to some lost democrats. In general it looks like the dichotomy between "democrat" and "republican" in the USA is a recipe for disaster as it forces people to think in black/white friend/enemy good/bad terms. In other words, time for an upheaval in the US election system. It is not as if the current system is any more workable than one which allows for multiple parties and coalition governments after all. When the Senate and the House are in different hands the system is often paralysed more than it would be when both parties were forced to come to a compromise beforehand.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by i286NiNJA on Thursday March 01 2018, @06:41PM
Don't forget that the extremes are now being revealed to be paid shills. One nazi, one sjw, and one "confused" guy you're supposed to relate to.