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A study at University College London in the UK has found that conservatives' brains have larger amygdalas than the brains of liberals. Amygdalas are responsible for fear and other "primitive" emotions. At the same time, conservatives' brains were also found to have a smaller anterior cingulate -- the part of the brain responsible for courage and optimism.
If the study is confirmed, it could give us the first medical explanation for why conservatives tend to be more receptive to threats of terrorism, for example, than liberals. And it may help to explain why conservatives like to plan based on the worst-case scenario, while liberals tend towards rosier outlooks.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/12/conservatives-fear-center-brain/
by The Wraith of God is Coming on December 29th, 2010
On the conception issue,1st admendment separation of church and state all faiths will be affected not just Catholics. Gov. have the right?
by surfbiker on February 7th, 2012
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Republicans believe in killing (prisoners) Democrats believe in killing (unborn babies), is there a party that doesn't like killing?
by Banana Breath plays the piano on February 11th, 2012
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It's despicable when "folks" root for the success of their political parties over everything else. Are these robot zombies or holograms?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on March 1st, 2012
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Why do people complain about politicians (usually of the opposite party) being elitists, don't we want leaders to be better than ourselves?
by machinerat on March 7th, 2012
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You don't like the way things are going for your political party so you reconfigure districts to benefit you. The American Way, right?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on February 15th, 2012
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Brain tumours don't count as a plus ringwraith.
by Moongrim on December 29th, 2010
The brain of a right winger is like a coconut, a big shell with nothing inside
by Reverend_Boomerang on December 30th, 2010