Looks like Republicans are also slightly more empathetic in-group as well, making them just overall more empathetic.
Which is ironic, as the Democrats' whole schtick is that they are the party of inclusion, caring for the poor and marginalized against the big mean Republicans. Not only do they care far less about their opposing number, but they care less about each other.
I've noticed a distinct lack of "tolerance" in their messaging over the past several years. it seems to have been replaced with "inclusion", which has been successful redefined to mean "exclude the undesirables"
I've noticed a distinct lack of "tolerance" in their messaging over the past several years
Not just their messaging; they've never tolerated dissidents. Once groups dedicated to "inclusion" started to dominate conventions or events, they immediately started banning everything that they don't like.
for sure, they've never been tolerant as long as they've existed, but the word "tolerance" was a core part of their messaging throughout the 10s. I've just noticed they've abandoned it entirely.
For sure. They've never been about tolerance, despite their claims. They simply have a different set of values and preferences, and they've always been fairly aggressive in punishing those that don't share their values. There's no small amount of cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics on their part.
For example: if Republican says they oppose transgenderism, even if they express sympathy for transgender individuals and the desire to get them treatment for what is (rightly) considered a mental illness, Democrats would call them intolerant, which then justifies getting them fired from their job, ostracizing them, or just generally ruining their life. All in the name of tolerance.
Looks like Republicans are also slightly more empathetic in-group as well, making them just overall more empathetic.
Which is ironic, as the Democrats' whole schtick is that they are the party of inclusion, caring for the poor and marginalized against the big mean Republicans. Not only do they care far less about their opposing number, but they care less about each other.
I've noticed a distinct lack of "tolerance" in their messaging over the past several years. it seems to have been replaced with "inclusion", which has been successful redefined to mean "exclude the undesirables"
Not just their messaging; they've never tolerated dissidents. Once groups dedicated to "inclusion" started to dominate conventions or events, they immediately started banning everything that they don't like.
for sure, they've never been tolerant as long as they've existed, but the word "tolerance" was a core part of their messaging throughout the 10s. I've just noticed they've abandoned it entirely.
For sure. They've never been about tolerance, despite their claims. They simply have a different set of values and preferences, and they've always been fairly aggressive in punishing those that don't share their values. There's no small amount of cognitive dissonance and mental gymnastics on their part.
For example: if Republican says they oppose transgenderism, even if they express sympathy for transgender individuals and the desire to get them treatment for what is (rightly) considered a mental illness, Democrats would call them intolerant, which then justifies getting them fired from their job, ostracizing them, or just generally ruining their life. All in the name of tolerance.