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Found in a Walmart parking lot. by EditingAndLayoutin WTF

[–]jsi1 0 points1 point ago

You say that your mom is passive aggressive, but from what I can gather from your post, you've gone ahead and tried to approach her hoarding by throwing her things away without her permission. Regardless of one's mental health status, no one responds well to losing control of your things (especially when one is especially concerned with controlling things, as is typically the case with hoarders). If you're that concerned, I suggest that you discuss with her having professionals work with her (whether they be organization specialists or mental health professionals).

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

Umm... I would like to point out that of that 4 million, over 3.4 million came from the cost of a round-trip flight to Hawaii via Air Force One. I don't remember ever hearing anyone complain about Bush flying around in safety, before. Perhaps you think that President Obama should fly coach like the rest of us? I'm sure that's reasonable.

So, your source really isn't convincing me of anything, except for that the cost of operating Air Force One is getting pretty outrageous.

Ron Paul thinks morning after pills are the same as abortion pills.... Interview of his views on abortion. by 0000againin politics

[–]jsi1 0 points1 point ago

No, no, I don't understand how you can possibly be making these arguments. In saying that "Ron Paul believes that the 9th and 10th amendments do not grant the federal government any authority to legalize or ban abortion... [that] it is up to the individual states to prohibit abortion," you're SAYING that Ron Paul believes that laws legalizing or banning abortion SHOULD BE A FUNCTION OF THE STATE. If you truly believe that the Federal government does not have the Constitutional right to pass such laws, then you should not be voting for it.

Also, do you even know what implications Roe v. Wade actually had? You act as if there are all sorts of people running around pregnant for 7 months and then getting cold feet and calling it off with a Partial-birth abortion.

Your arguments make no sense.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 1 point2 points ago

So by re-eviscerate, do you mean that you are re-disemboweling my "batshit insane theories" (quite the case of the pot calling the kettle black, if you ask me), or do you mean that you are depriving it of its' meaning/significance by taking it out of context? Wait, that's a dumb question... it's obviously the latter.

While I'm more than happy to entertain any contradictory arguments that actually present valid points, your post seems to contain virtually nothing beyond an example of a "far-left experiment" that is hardly representative of the effects that a legitimate, well planned, and significant social change in our society's structure would have. While such surface attempts at "returning money" to lower SES individuals aren't helpful, the solutions to our problems lie in systems change, not individual responsibility. The idea of individual responsibility as the focus of one's system of attributions will do nothing to fix the inherent power discrepancy that exists in our system.

Victimization of white males in America??? You can't possibly be referring to Affirmative Action... could you?

Anyway, if it were the case that you were right, son, I would rather be wrong.

Nutjob.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

see but i never said FINANCIAL aid. I haven't inferred a financial basis for this claim, although I've responded to posts that have. Altruism is defined as "the unselfish regard for the welfare of others." People have just decided to focus on financial implications of such a statement in this post.

Ron Paul thinks morning after pills are the same as abortion pills.... Interview of his views on abortion. by 0000againin politics

[–]jsi1 0 points1 point ago

I think you may be missing OP's point. Ron Paul has said that he believes that LAWS REGARDING ABORTION (at any point in a pregnancy) should be regulated by the states. By then voting for a FEDERAL law that regulates ANY aspect of abortion (whether it be the morning after pill, early term abortions, partial-birth abortions, etc.), he is being hypocritical.

While I appreciate your enthusiasm for this thread, being rude while you're wrong isn't a good look.

Ron Paul thinks morning after pills are the same as abortion pills.... Interview of his views on abortion. by 0000againin politics

[–]jsi1 1 point2 points ago

even in that statement, though, he is still referring to the day after pill as a mechanism of abortion, rather than prevention (i.e., "very early pregnancies... can be treated with the day after pill"). Sounds like he really might not know the difference. I'm glad he is no longer a practicing physician.

Ron Paul thinks morning after pills are the same as abortion pills.... Interview of his views on abortion. by 0000againin politics

[–]jsi1 0 points1 point ago

i bet he even thinks vaccines cause autism!

Ron Paul thinks morning after pills are the same as abortion pills.... Interview of his views on abortion. by 0000againin politics

[–]jsi1 0 points1 point ago

who is this directed to? I can't seem to find the dickish manner you refer to

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

as was posted below.. If you have access to scholarly literature, my references are as follows:

Feather (1985) Attitudes, values, and attributions: explanations for unemployment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 48, 876-889.

Kluegel (1990) Trends in whites' explanations of the black-white gap in socioeconomic status, 1977-1989. American Psychological Review, 55, 521-525.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

I can appreciate that, but prior to my making that Edit I had gotten hit with a bunch of down-votes without comments about why they "disliked" the post. I welcome disagreement, but if it isn't verbalized, I can do nothing BUT make assumptions.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] -1 points0 points ago

Sounds like the Christmas spirit to me :) Sad how people can tout charity but be so vehemently opposed to helping when it means less for them...

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] -1 points0 points ago

seems like it AVERAGES out to about 10% a year. Either way, sounds like tithes are a fair portion of Romney's "charitable donations."

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

ummm okay...... Sorry but I must have missed the News Flash regarding his endeavors in murder... Sounds a bit like the stuff that Conservative conspiracy theories are made of...

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] -1 points0 points ago

My intention had, in fact, been to discuss the research finding which concluded that this disparity in attributional preference and giving of aid between Liberals and Conservatives does exist.

I did not say that giving aid is moral or not moral, nor did I state that one was preferred over the other.

I'm sorry that you don't like that research has found such differences along party lines, but BOTH my original statement AND my statement about folks being less likely to accept information that threatens them personally ARE based in scholarly, peer-reviewed Social Psychology research.

It's unfortunate that there is so much posting of the sort of nonsense you refer to, as it makes it difficult to post about a controversial bit of research without having to weed through comments that discredit the validity of my claims sans any legitimate evidence to counter my original statement.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] -1 points0 points ago

no, we're talking about Conservatives and Liberals IN GENERAL. But really, do you just hate the President because he's Black?? You seem to have some personal vendetta with your unwarranted Obama-bashing.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

the "thesis of this entire stupid post," as you so kindly put it, deals with the AVERAGE views on giving aid and making attributions about why people are in the situations that they are in. So, I'm sorry, but even if you think President Obama (show some respect) is "a greedy fucker," one exception to the findings does not invalidate the point.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

definitely... research like that which I've cited in this post refers to group norms, so there are most certainly individual exceptions

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 1 point2 points ago

Sorry, but I'm merely reporting results as they have been found from research in the social sciences. Folks who are preaching do not have evidence to support their claims (legitimate evidence, anyway).

Clearly, your responses are defensive rather than rational. That is why you would infer an unstated meaning from my text and then boldly claim that i believe that ALL problems stem from issues of class (how grandiose).

Unfortunately, you can't just discredit me as "some undergraduate 18 year old asshole who doesn't know shit about shit" ... while I appreciate that you would prefer to think such things, as it makes it easier to write me off, I am not. I am a doctoral candidate in psychology, an adjunct professor at a University, and hold a Master's degree. I DO have SOME idea of what I'm talking about.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 2 points3 points ago

everything isn't always about class, and i made no such claim. Systematic privilege and oppression in society is, however, about class and the maintenance thereof. You should look into some sociology classes or something; the role of class in social structure and oppression is pretty standard in academia (where we actually study the stuff we make claims about).

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 0 points1 point ago

charity donation is tax deductible. I could just as easily argue that they give in charitable donations so that they could appear to be generous while still serving their own ends.

Besides, if you take donations to religious groups/institutions out of it, I bet that Romney's percentage would be much lower.

Rebuttal Fail.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 2 points3 points ago

worse for who... the upper class? Those who aren't victimized by inequalities perpetuated by our systems? How convenient. I'm sorry, but I don't think that it's fair to hold individuals responsible for being on the short end of the privilege stick.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 3 points4 points ago

Really? All that tells me is that you're not very good at research. Anyway, your editorialized news article which may or may not accurately represent the data it refers to doesn't really hold much credibility in comparison to my scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.

Besides... aren't "charitable donations" tax deductible??

Smart-ass.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 1 point2 points ago

If you have access to scholarly literature, my references are as follows:

Feather (1985) Attitudes, values, and attributions: explanations for unemployment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 48, 876-889. Kluegel (1990) Trends in whites' explanations of the black-white gap in socioeconomic status, 1977-1989. American Psychological Review, 55, 521-525.

As for our lack of willingness to believe things that go against our own personal attributes, please see the article by Ziva Kunda entitled "Motivated inference: Self-serving generation and evaluation of causal theories."

I haven't called anyone an idiot, though. I could see how you could perhaps feel that way, since we are more likely to perceive negative meaning from a situation when we feel threatened by the information. I'm not saying that Conservatives are the only ones who fall victim to cognitive errors... merely that erring on the side of attributing a problem to a within-individual issue, rather than a systems issue, is a more dangerous risk in terms of the protection of vulnerable populations.

TIL that Conservatives, who have been shown to demonstrate a tendency toward making person-based attributions for problems (e.g., people who are on unemployment are lazy), are less likely to be altruistic, or provide aid to others, than Liberals. Thoughts? by jsi1in politics

[–]jsi1[S] 3 points4 points ago

Implying that this should be common knowledge. Right. Well I meant that I learned that there was RESEARCH to back up this supposition, beyond our "gut instincts."

You might think that this is obvious, but research evidence is important in proving things. That old, inconvenient scientific method, eh?! I mean, just because things SEEM one way doesn't mean that that actually is how it IS (e.g., people thought the world was flat because it didn't SEEM like it curved).

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