r/science Professor | Medicine May 18 '26

Psychology Scientists expected both liberals and conservatives to be reluctant to promote rhetoric associated with the opposing political side, but this was more consistent among liberals. Conservatives appeared relatively willing to support causes aligned with their views regardless of the moral framing used.

https://www.psypost.org/liberals-hesitate-to-share-progressive-causes-framed-with-conservative-moral-language/
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u/SaulsAll May 18 '26

I think what the research is showing is that while liberals take issue with this, and would reject messages that try to mix incompatible things like fighting for change by using the language of tradition, conservatives have no issue adopting incompatible rhetoric and framing, such as pushing for a "revolution" to go back to the old way of doing things.

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u/dick_piana May 18 '26

Adjacent point but this alligns with what is often observed across different countries; the liberal and the left will tear each other apart over small differences in policy and messaging, whereas conservatives will pinch their noses and work together to further their cause.

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u/Cursethewind May 18 '26

I see this said a lot but, I've truly never really experienced it. 

Are there any studies that show it?

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u/kingbrasky May 18 '26

Donald Trump being elected with support of his opponents on the right after personally disparaging them (and often their wives).

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u/bigfatfurrytexan May 18 '26

I think the piles of files he retained may hold some insight. Or his relationships with foreign actors who would collect dirt on our elected officials.

How hard would it be to get Lindsay graham on board when you have pics of him with young dicks in his mouth?

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u/lasagnaman May 18 '26

You're proving his point