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I don't see a clear mapping of fear to either side in particular, more that they fear different things. For instance, a liberal might be more fearful of guns, w
by jeffdavis 9y ago
I don't see a clear mapping of fear to either side in particular, more that they fear different things. For instance, a liberal might be more fearful of guns, while a conservative might be more fearful of foreigners. A liberal might be more fearful of economic hardship, while a conservative might be more fearful of crime.
These are just generalizations, of course.
- cannonedhamster 9y agoThe article said the "study" was specific to physical threats versus other threats. Conservatives were more likely to sway towards liberal positions if their physical safety was secure.