Are the republicans you know generally happy people? [View all]

[NightWatcher]

In my limited scope of family and friends, more often than not those who watch Fox, ooze republican talking points, and despise all things liberal and progressive are some of the most hateful, miserable, gleefully ignorant, and scared people I know. Also I've noticed that the ones who say the most vile things and harbor the most hate are also the ones who exhibit the most religiosity. (Side note: it's this mix of hate and religiousness in my own experiences that has pushed me away from wanting to have anything to do with any religion.)

However, the friends of mine who are more Progressive seem to be generally happier in their daily lives. They also appear to be smarter and open to new ideas, or at least open to reevaluating their own positions on a topic without seeing it as a weakness. Maybe it's because they are not driven by fear and hatred to always be on the attack.

Have a good week.