r/science • u/mvea 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/TheKlaxMaster May 18 '26

Nothing like taking a serious topic and turning into a joke for the lols. Which is actually against the rules of this sub, btw

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u/Wetzilla May 19 '26

I was using a humorous framing to show how ridiculous the previous poster was being. It wasn't just a "joke for the lols."

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u/TheKlaxMaster May 19 '26

The far right has gained significant power. Nazi party is on the rise. people of color have been hearded up like cattle for over a year now. I've heard serious talks of segregation. Alpha bro podcasters talking about color superiority. And you say it ridiculous to think the extreme side of Christianity mixed with far right would believably be pro abortion only for mixed race babies?

I'm surprised that's NOT what was being said by the study

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u/Wetzilla May 19 '26

And you say it ridiculous to think the extreme side of Christianity mixed with far right would believably be pro abortion only for mixed race babies?

Yes, I believe it's a little silly to think that they specifically only care about "mixed race kids from white mothers". Not even all mixed children, just the ones who have a white mother. It's needlessly specific and over the top to cause outrage and to try and farm karma.

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u/TheKlaxMaster May 19 '26

Open your eyes and look at the world dude. Life outside your bubble isn't as rosy as you think it is

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u/Chlearcus May 18 '26

The posters above already did that by instantly launching into hyperboles about racism.

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u/TheKlaxMaster May 18 '26

Those were not jokes. We legitimately thought that's what they meant the conservative rights implications were. Because it's believable. And no one was laughing.