That is a little extreme! I have been waiting for just the moment to share this report about conservatives. Researchers discovered the findings published in a report I am too lazy to link.
There's no gentle way to put it: People who give in to racism and prejudice may simply be dumb, according to a new study.
The research finds that children with low intelligence are more likely to hold prejudiced attitudes as adults. These findings point to a vicious cycle, according to lead researcher Gordie Hodson, a psychologist at Brock University in Ontario. Low-intelligence adults tend to gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, the study found. Those ideologies, in turn, stress hierarchy and resistance to change, attitudes that can contribute to prejudice, Hodson wrote using his own liberal blood.
Hodson was quick to note that the despite the link found between low intelligence and
social conservatism, the researchers aren't implying that all liberals are brilliant (just most) and all conservatives stupid (ITT). "There are very few examples of bright conservatives and not-so-bright liberals, and two examples of very principled conservatives and very intolerant liberals," Hodson screamed over the pulsating melody of The Doobie Brothers emanating from his office speakers.
"Socially conservative ideologies tend to offer structure and order," Hodson said, explaining why these beliefs might draw those with low intelligence. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice."
In another study, this one in the United States, Hodson and Busseri compared 254 people with the same amount of education but different levels of ability in abstract reasoning. They found that what applies to racism may also apply to numerous other areas. People who were poorer at abstract reasoning were more likely to exhibit prejudice against gays, Gamecocks, Yankees, The Swiss, Prius owners, Cos Play, Insane Clown Posse, Justice Greenberg or whatever her name is, Yacht Rock aka Marina Rock (Steely Dan, Loggins & Messina, Doobie Brothers, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Toto, Chicago, Asia, Kenny Loggins, Ultimate Spinach, Hall and Oates, Journey, George Benson, Captain & Tennille (she was 5 foot 11!), Sons of Champlin, Honk, America and Rufus), Friedrich Nietzsche - Human All Too Human (Menschliches, Allzumenschliches), subtitled (Ein Buch für freie Geister) and Coach Shyatt.
Nonetheless, there is a reason to believe that strict right-wing and left-wing ideology discussions on SPORTS message boards might appeal to those who have trouble grasping the complexity of the world, get nervous when talking to women, have goatees, wear jorts and weigh over 250 lbs.