Posted by Potomac on September 16, 2020, 8:48 pm

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Research: anger increases susceptibility to misinformation"

Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Potomac on September 16, 2020, 8:55 pm, in reply to "The Deplorables are an angry group*"

Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 16, 2020, 9:10 pm, in reply to "The Deplorables are an angry group*"

Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 9:29 pm, in reply to "I know my share of excessively angry libs, too*"

when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 9:31 pm, in reply to "probably explains why they are always protesting and rioting.*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Potomac on September 16, 2020, 9:33 pm, in reply to "Get back to me with the BOTH SIDES!"

Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 9:43 pm, in reply to "The evidence is all over"

they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 9:55 pm, in reply to "probably explains why they are always protesting and rioting.*"

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 9:55 pm, in reply to "I know my share of excessively angry libs, too*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 9:56 pm, in reply to "There's a much bigger anger issue on the right."

Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 10:03 pm, in reply to "Fanin walked right into that one."

Previous Message And then promptly stepped on the rake again upon reaching his feet. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 10:05 pm, in reply to "You maladjusted dopes rioted on Inauguratioon Day.*"

whereas your side has 60 million deplorables cheering on a despicable president. Previous Message Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 10:12 pm, in reply to "small number of dopes."

Previous Message whereas your side has 60 million deplorables cheering on a despicable president. Previous Message Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 10:13 pm, in reply to "The left didn't nominate a ghoul like Trump*"

Previous Message Previous Message And then promptly stepped on the rake again upon reaching his feet.

Posted by Fanin on September 16, 2020, 10:25 pm, in reply to "True. The nominated actual ghouls. Twice now.*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message And then promptly stepped on the rake again upon reaching his feet. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Lex on September 16, 2020, 10:40 pm, in reply to "Potomac's subject line sums of MAGA*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message And then promptly stepped on the rake again upon reaching his feet.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 7:32 am, in reply to "There's a much bigger anger issue on the right."

What a mess that is. Bring on quotas for everything. Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 7:34 am, in reply to "small number of dopes."

Previous Message whereas your side has 60 million deplorables cheering on a despicable president. Previous Message Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Mismysteri on September 17, 2020, 7:37 am, in reply to "The Deplorables are an angry group*"

Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Gary Moeller on September 17, 2020, 9:17 am, in reply to "Get back to me with the BOTH SIDES!"

Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Gary Moeller on September 17, 2020, 9:23 am, in reply to "There's a much bigger anger issue on the right."

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 9:32 am, in reply to "Research: anger increases susceptibility to misinformation"

That is, "Fans of horror films exhibit less psychological distress during COVID-19." Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Plaza21 on September 17, 2020, 10:40 am, in reply to "The Deplorables are an angry group*"

But the right is angry? Trust me, I wish the right was far more angry. We have way too many pussies in the Republican Party that are completely complicit in letting the left throw tantrums with no pullback. If it was up to me, everyday I’d be publicizing the black crime rate, explaining why socialism and communism are horrific institutions, and I’d be firing water hoses and tear gas at any rioters. As Trump said, some of these lib cities have let the anarchy take over. And those anarchists are the far left, Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 17, 2020, 10:47 am, in reply to "Peaceful protestors are angry?*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 10:53 am, in reply to "extremely.*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 10:54 am, in reply to "Peaceful protestors are angry?*"

He's a black man and is upset about a lot of stuff on the justice side (as he perceives it, at least). Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 17, 2020, 11:10 am, in reply to "The Deplorables are an angry group*"

Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 11:25 am, in reply to "Research: anger increases susceptibility to misinformation"

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 11:30 am, in reply to "speaking of anger, Catholics to protest in San Francisco about church rules"

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 11:42 am, in reply to "You don't understand why your average SF liberal is hostile to Catholicism?"

According to justice principles and the First Amendment, liberals should be tolerant of different views. Yeah, I know the church takes it on the chin for abortion and homosexuality views, but that doesn't mean SF should go after them. Like why is there an anti-Semitic strain on the far left, too? Shouldn't be. Previous Message Really?

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 12:08 pm, in reply to "You don't understand why your average SF liberal is hostile to Catholicism?"

Previous Message Really?

Posted by Fanin on September 17, 2020, 12:50 pm, in reply to "You are more reasonable than to sound like Hillary *"

the justification for supporting Trump. Previous Message Previous Message whereas your side has 60 million deplorables cheering on a despicable president. Previous Message Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 12:52 pm, in reply to "it makes no sense "

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 12:53 pm, in reply to "my libertarian side expects more tolerance by people*"

Previous Message Previous Message Really?

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 12:54 pm, in reply to "Since Trump is not a ideological conservative, I can't see"

Posted by Fanin on September 17, 2020, 1:01 pm, in reply to "Consider the alternative."

Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Lex on September 17, 2020, 2:00 pm, in reply to "I understand there's still a few key issues. "

Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support.

Posted by Plaza21 on September 17, 2020, 2:00 pm, in reply to "Since Trump is not a ideological conservative, I can't see"

Bill Clinton ran a more conservative govt. Previous Message the justification for supporting Trump. Previous Message Previous Message whereas your side has 60 million deplorables cheering on a despicable president. Previous Message Previous Message they're eager for a civil war. Previous Message Like the crap posted in comments sections of newspapers, or the friend who emailed me yesterday about how angry she is. It is everywhere and very unfortunate. Previous Message when libs elect someone as deplorable as Trump. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 2:36 pm, in reply to "I understand there's still a few key issues. "

Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support.

Posted by Gary Moeller on September 17, 2020, 2:40 pm, in reply to "Sure. But many liberals have a very different worldview.*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Really?

Posted by haighter on September 17, 2020, 2:59 pm, in reply to "yeah, we can't allow religions that prohibit poking dudes in the hiney hole *"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Really?

Posted by Gary Moeller on September 17, 2020, 3:08 pm, in reply to "This is one of those "do as I say not as I do" for the leadership of the Catholic Church right? *"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Really?

Posted by Plaza21 on September 17, 2020, 4:49 pm, in reply to "I understand there's still a few key issues. "

Can you name even one? I can name shit ton of Oba policies that hurt America. You talk about foreign policy. How many billions of dollars did Obama give to Iran? That’s real. That’s $$$ directly from the US to our enemy. Xar, I’m appealing to you dude. Ban this idiot. He’s too stupid to post here. And he LOST our bet. Why is he still allowed here? Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support.

Posted by Fanin on September 17, 2020, 6:40 pm, in reply to "Trump's not competent enough to be anything near a dictator*"

Previous Message Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Plaza21 on September 17, 2020, 7:06 pm, in reply to "it makes no sense "

Now they silence free speech based on truthful it is. Previous Message According to justice principles and the First Amendment, liberals should be tolerant of different views. Yeah, I know the church takes it on the chin for abortion and homosexuality views, but that doesn't mean SF should go after them. Like why is there an anti-Semitic strain on the far left, too? Shouldn't be. Previous Message Really?

Posted by Plaza21 on September 17, 2020, 7:12 pm, in reply to "I'm going to let you in on a little secret: many liberals are neither "liberal" . . ."

Which has always been strange to me. If you espouse women’s rights, LGBT, how are you not protesting Islam? I guess it’s the enemy of our enemy is our friend. Islam hates America. The Left hates America. But Islam also hates The Left. And that’s what they don’t get. Previous Message . . . in the classical sense of the word nor very tolerant of anyone who dares to disagree with them. We're talking about a movement eager to take to the streets and deface, topple, burn, loot and otherwise attack anyone and anything which offends their tender sensibilities. The far left wing of the Democrat party is the second coming of the Khmer Rouge. Only less competent.

Posted by Potomac on September 17, 2020, 8:28 pm, in reply to "Glad you're fine with all of this*"

But I disagree with writing off all his supporters as deplorable as and losers. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support.

Posted by Lex on September 18, 2020, 10:15 am, in reply to "The Left hates all religion...except for some strange reason they tolerate Islam"

Previous Message Which has always been strange to me. If you espouse women’s rights, LGBT, how are you not protesting Islam? I guess it’s the enemy of our enemy is our friend. Islam hates America. The Left hates America. But Islam also hates The Left. And that’s what they don’t get. Previous Message . . . in the classical sense of the word nor very tolerant of anyone who dares to disagree with them. We're talking about a movement eager to take to the streets and deface, topple, burn, loot and otherwise attack anyone and anything which offends their tender sensibilities. The far left wing of the Democrat party is the second coming of the Khmer Rouge. Only less competent.

Posted by Fanin on September 18, 2020, 4:26 pm, in reply to "Research: anger increases susceptibility to misinformation"

Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Fanin on September 18, 2020, 9:56 pm, in reply to "No way I vote for Trump, as he is unfit"

was an idiot to call people out as deplorables. AFter 4 years of this shitshow, these people are deplorables, if they still support this president. Previous Message But I disagree with writing off all his supporters as deplorable as and losers. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Posted by Plaza21 on September 18, 2020, 9:58 pm, in reply to "I gave many the benefit of the doubt in 2016 and Hillary"

1 policy you’d even change. I don’t support people. I support ideas, laws, etc. You know actual job functions. The only thing you need to judge any President on. Previous Message was an idiot to call people out as deplorables. AFter 4 years of this shitshow, these people are deplorables, if they still support this president. Previous Message But I disagree with writing off all his supporters as deplorable as and losers. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Still not sure how anyone can support a wannabe dictator, who is a compulsive liar and cozies up to the likes of Putin... This type of leadership isn't good for an alleged "United States." Previous Message President Trump and Mitch have packed the federal judiciary with conservative judges and justices who will sit on the bench for much of the remainder of my life. That alone is worthy of support.

Posted by Mismysteri on September 21, 2020, 12:13 pm, in reply to "Research: anger increases susceptibility to misinformation"

obviously I am aware there are nutjobs everywhere and he is possibly mentally ill, but it reminded me of this thread so I copied it. Here it is..oh and also this weekend my sister said their signs have always been stolen for years (before Trump even..other Republican signs in the past, too) Anyway, here is the copy/paste "Why if Democrats are supposed to want to help everyone are they so hateful? So there is this old guy in town, honestly looks like a retired school teacher who loves to flip me off or yell f..k Trump when he sees my truck with the American, Montana State and Women for Trump flags on it. Now in my 20's I would yell things back in multiple languages and flip him off.... Today I find blowing him kisses pisses him off sufficiently and gives me great pleasure to watch his frustration. What I do not understand is why the "Biden" supporters are so hateful... NOT one time have I yelled, flipped off, trashed any supporter, their property or signs, flags - the "other side" seem to feel entitled to be hateful, vile, mean and so glad I am not one of them - TRUMP 2020" Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 21, 2020, 5:27 pm, in reply to "from an acquaintance in LA (copy/pasted)"

Previous Message obviously I am aware there are nutjobs everywhere and he is possibly mentally ill, but it reminded me of this thread so I copied it. Here it is..oh and also this weekend my sister said their signs have always been stolen for years (before Trump even..other Republican signs in the past, too) Anyway, here is the copy/paste "Why if Democrats are supposed to want to help everyone are they so hateful? So there is this old guy in town, honestly looks like a retired school teacher who loves to flip me off or yell f..k Trump when he sees my truck with the American, Montana State and Women for Trump flags on it. Now in my 20's I would yell things back in multiple languages and flip him off.... Today I find blowing him kisses pisses him off sufficiently and gives me great pleasure to watch his frustration. What I do not understand is why the "Biden" supporters are so hateful... NOT one time have I yelled, flipped off, trashed any supporter, their property or signs, flags - the "other side" seem to feel entitled to be hateful, vile, mean and so glad I am not one of them - TRUMP 2020" Previous Message From a new Psychology paper. Another side effect of polarization. Yoda would probably say this is obvious; something about anger clouding the mind. Anger did not affect either recognition or source accuracy for true details about the initial event, but suggestibility for false details increased with anger.... Both confidence in the accuracy of source attributions and decision speed for incorrect judgments also increased with anger.