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Personality traits dictate who you are- and how you fall politically IMO
Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:16 pm
One thing I have learned in my 38+ years of managing people and taking behavorial-type classes is that how people are wired dictates how they think. Conservatives are, by nature, more laid back and casual. They like status-quo for the most part and are somewhat resistant to change. They work within the framework and are very good at deadlines, goals, tasks, etc. That doesn't make them wrong, just who they are.
Progressives are the personalities that are never satified. They seek creativity and outlets for creativity. They need a cause or something to work towards. They are usually abstract in thought and organization. This doesn't make them wrong, however, their tireless work to reach the unreachable satisfaction is never resolved. This doesn't make them wrong, just who they are.
I think this explains why conservatives are passionate, yet not as vocal as progressives. Progressive-type personalities are driven for change, sometimes just for the sake of change.
I don't want to get into every little social issue (because DC uses them to keep us divided), but after doing several behavorial classes, it really makes sense as you relate it to politics.
Also, this is why political arguments are never resolved, and never really will be. Thoughts?
Progressives are the personalities that are never satified. They seek creativity and outlets for creativity. They need a cause or something to work towards. They are usually abstract in thought and organization. This doesn't make them wrong, however, their tireless work to reach the unreachable satisfaction is never resolved. This doesn't make them wrong, just who they are.
I think this explains why conservatives are passionate, yet not as vocal as progressives. Progressive-type personalities are driven for change, sometimes just for the sake of change.
I don't want to get into every little social issue (because DC uses them to keep us divided), but after doing several behavorial classes, it really makes sense as you relate it to politics.
Also, this is why political arguments are never resolved, and never really will be. Thoughts?
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Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:19 pm to ehidal1
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somewhat resistant to change.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:21 pm to Green Chili Tiger
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somewhat resistant to change
Obama's hope and change hasn't worked out well for America, has it?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:26 pm to ehidal1
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Conservatives are, by nature, more laid back and casual. They like status-quo for the most part and are somewhat resistant to change
I think that is a fundamental misrepresentation of conservatives. There's no end to my list of things that require change.
This post was edited on 1/31/14 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 12:27 pm to BugAC
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Obama's hope and change hasn't worked out well for America, has it?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 1:13 pm to ehidal1
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One thing I have learned in my 38+ years of managing people and taking behavorial-type classes is that how people are wired dictates how they think. Conservatives are, by nature, more laid back and casual. They like status-quo for the most part and are somewhat resistant to change. They work within the framework and are very good at deadlines, goals, tasks, etc. That doesn't make them wrong, just who they are.
Progressives are the personalities that are never satified. They seek creativity and outlets for creativity. They need a cause or something to work towards. They are usually abstract in thought and organization. This doesn't make them wrong, however, their tireless work to reach the unreachable satisfaction is never resolved. This doesn't make them wrong, just who they are.
I think this explains why conservatives are passionate, yet not as vocal as progressives. Progressive-type personalities are driven for change, sometimes just for the sake of change.
I don't want to get into every little social issue (because DC uses them to keep us divided), but after doing several behavorial classes, it really makes sense as you relate it to politics.
Also, this is why political arguments are never resolved, and never really will be. Thoughts?
I agree mostly however, I'm pretty laid back in general (my heated political discussions notwithstanding) - this is partially because I have very few hard deadlines to deal with.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 2:43 pm to ehidal1
quote:Sounds like qualities of an underachiever and/or follower
Conservatives are, by nature, more laid back and casual. They like status-quo for the most part and are somewhat resistant to change.
quote:Sounds like qualities of an overachiever and/or leader
Progressives are the personalities that are never satified. They seek creativity and outlets for creativity. They need a cause or something to work towards. They are usually abstract in thought and organization, their tireless work to reach the unreachable satisfaction is never resolved.
Do those assessments jibe with your 38 years of experience?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 2:45 pm to ehidal1
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They like status-quo for the most part and are somewhat resistant to change
I'm conservative and the kind of change I want is on a scale that rivals the apocalypse.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 2:47 pm to ehidal1
You may find this ironic because I consider myself pretty conservative but the main thing that gets me out of bed in the morning it the creative outlet that I get from my job.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 3:50 pm to GumboPot
I call this OP complete bullshite.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:07 pm to austingator
I second that the OP is more wrong than correct.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:12 pm to thetempleowl
quote:But it was based on 38+ years of managing people and taking behavorial-type classes
I second that the OP is more wrong than correct.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:17 pm to ehidal1
looks like someone didn't get the response they thought they would.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:54 pm to NC_Tigah
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Sounds like qualities of an underachiever and/or follower
Don't misinterpret my use of status-quo as underachieving. Motivation (work ethic) has nothing to do with my meaning.
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Sounds like qualities of an overachiever and/or leader
Not necessarily. But you can find very good leaders in this group in history. Many were not good people.
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Do those assessments jibe with your 38 years of experience?
No, because you misinterpret my synopsis. For the most part, conservatives are much better workers, and they don't have their head in the clouds and thinking of other things. The progressive-type personality always feels under used, underdeveloped, etc. They have high opinions of themselves and always feel underemployed. This also makes sense as to why they don't seem to want to swallow their pride and take low paying jobs.Conservative-type personalities are steady and focused.
I was in a class about 'what color' are you. There were 4 colors and it grouped people into different personality types, so that you could understand what motivates them versus others. It's funny that the blues (creatives) and oranges (abstract dreamers) were made primarily of left leaning folks, while green (logical thinking) and yellows (organized, stable) were more right leaning. Of course, the political part was my curiousity. We didn't discuss that in class. I just think personality plays way more into it than many think.
This post was edited on 1/31/14 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:39 pm to ehidal1
I pretty much agree with your assessment, E.
'Personality', covers a lot of ground. Some can read a book, and it'll change their personality. For life. I know...I'm one of em'. Especially if they are in the Orange/Green category. Morality and Logic are Abstract in nature; a matter of the 'Spirit'...of the which is in essence...the ultimate 'personality trait'.
Also, a Blue (creativity) can become and Orange/Green, seeing such (Truth/Morality, as such affects humanity) as the ultimate creative expression.
Creative 'artists' see and feel things more acutely, and are motivated to express those abstract things...for whatever personal reason. Altruistic...or narcissistic.
One thing is for sure...it's the Extrovert YELLOWS that put food on the table, a computer or tv at our beck and call and a doctor in the office. Thank the Good Lord for them!
Headin to my brother's for the Friday night billiard shoot out.
'Personality', covers a lot of ground. Some can read a book, and it'll change their personality. For life. I know...I'm one of em'. Especially if they are in the Orange/Green category. Morality and Logic are Abstract in nature; a matter of the 'Spirit'...of the which is in essence...the ultimate 'personality trait'.
Also, a Blue (creativity) can become and Orange/Green, seeing such (Truth/Morality, as such affects humanity) as the ultimate creative expression.
Creative 'artists' see and feel things more acutely, and are motivated to express those abstract things...for whatever personal reason. Altruistic...or narcissistic.
One thing is for sure...it's the Extrovert YELLOWS that put food on the table, a computer or tv at our beck and call and a doctor in the office. Thank the Good Lord for them!
Headin to my brother's for the Friday night billiard shoot out.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:47 pm to ehidal1
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No, because you misinterpret my synopsis. For the most part, conservatives are much better workers, and they don't have their head in the clouds and thinking of other things. The progressive-type personality always feels under used, underdeveloped, etc. They have high opinions of themselves and always feel underemployed. This also makes sense as to why they don't seem to want to swallow their pride and take low paying jobs.Conservative-type personalities are steady and focused.
No. We understood. Your OP and the above ideas you reiterated are not very good. And I am being polite by just saying they are not very good.
You have preconceived notions of what people are going to be like based upon their particular opinions and fit your observations to meet your expectations.
I have worked for decades as well and frankly I see very hard working very solidly grounded people on both sides of the political spectrum. I also see lazy stupid people on both sides of the spectrum.
This thread is an absolute loser of a thread and this is total nonsense.
Your anecdotal evidence is worth the same that other anecdotal evidence is worth, which is absolutely nothing.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:52 pm to thetempleowl
quote:It is his application of the generally accepted definitions of conservative and progressive that he ties to individuals in an attempt to create to opposite groups that I disagree with.
You have preconceived notions of what people are going to be like based upon their particular opinions and fit your observations to meet your expectations.
His post is the definition of a black or white split.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:52 pm to ehidal1
I would suggest that liberals also like drama/conflict because many of their arguments tend to be emotionally related. Some people just want a reason to argue. Is it not often asked, why are liberals never happy?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 6:00 pm to Scruffy
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It is his application of the generally accepted definitions of conservative and progressive that he ties to individuals in an attempt to create to opposite groups that I disagree with.
He applies stereotypes which are only marginally true when talking about populations and applies them to individuals in an either/or way which is ridiculous.
He applies the preconceived caricatures to individuals and ends up sounding foolish IMO.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 6:02 pm to thetempleowl
quote:I agree.
He applies the preconceived caricatures to individuals and ends up sounding foolish IMO.
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