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dhill926

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3. They're stoopid...

Reply to ProfessorPlum (Original post)

Sun Sep 10, 2017, 08:35 AM

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Why can't conservatives spell? [View all] ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 OP

It seems a lot of liberals have the same problem FakeNoose Sep 2017 #1

not on signs, though. there is a stark difference between ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #4

Otoh, the occasional "Lets eat grandma" issues could be a problem. Hortensis Sep 2017 #6

That's a good question! My brother, a rabid Republican, is an MD PhD and can't spell mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #2

They're stoopid... dhill926 Sep 2017 #3

You mean stoopit. maveric Sep 2017 #42

One generally has to read extensively to be able to spell and write well. CottonBear Sep 2017 #5

Ok, that's a great first answer - I'm interested in a more subtle phenomenon, though ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #10

"Progressives seem to stop and go to a reference book." pangaia Sep 2017 #19

I also note that many good spellers are "visual learners" as opposed to those who learn best from hlthe2b Sep 2017 #12

I suppose I'm an exception.. paleotn Sep 2017 #31

I have not found that to be true in my family. marybourg Sep 2017 #38

...too arrogant to care? hlthe2b Sep 2017 #7

yes, that is the thing that I'm wondering about. Why is that behavior connected to conservatism? ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #11

#32-Fear of the unkown.... pangaia Sep 2017 #20

Why make an effort to spell when you think you already know everything? Generic Brad Sep 2017 #30

this feels like the kernel of the explanation - no self-checking ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #36

Bye there spelling yee she'll no them elehhhhna Sep 2017 #8

tru, veree tru pangaia Sep 2017 #22

Another Thing About Bad Spelling PoorMonger Sep 2017 #9

Good observation FakeNoose Sep 2017 #15

Dunning Kruger effect marylandblue Sep 2017 #13

That's a very interesting explanation. Over confidence and lack of knowing one's weakness. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #14

They never learned to question what they 'know.' pangaia Sep 2017 #23

It fits the mentality... Kleveland Sep 2017 #16

They don't think it's important. It's the "you knew what I meant, didn't you?" syndrome. Demit Sep 2017 #17

DU has plenty of folks ready to find every misplaced apostophe.... LakeArenal Sep 2017 #18

Misplacing an apostrophe is one thing DFW Sep 2017 #25

I've gotten called out here on du Heartstrings Sep 2017 #29

I used to be on a message board... Archae Sep 2017 #21

A learning disorder, like Dyslexia, or the way our brains are wired? procon Sep 2017 #24

because english is their second language ( russian being their first) samnsara Sep 2017 #26

Not consrvatives. Republicans. DFW Sep 2017 #27

It's a clever defense mechanism... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #28

good point. paleotn Sep 2017 #33

Folks rely on spell check dembotoz Sep 2017 #32

I spell a lot better than the typical spell-checker... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #34

you might want to tread lightly Dreamer Tatum Sep 2017 #35

I am in agreement with this point, somewhat amusing...... Kleveland Sep 2017 #37

mostly talking about hand-made signs ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #43

There's a big bundle of money awaiting the writer of "Why Republican Brains Don't Work as Well" L. Coyote Sep 2017 #39

oooh! Easy PhD! Colossal sense of entitlement. JHB Sep 2017 #40

Link? Example? SharonClark Sep 2017 #41

they abound ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #44