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| OregonBR - 2016-08-05 4:05 PM
I learned a long time ago when I took a philosophy class in high school that people are able to rationalize anything if they want to believe a certain way. It could be called a denial of facts. It also matters where you get your "facts" from. If the facts are lies, there's no way to make a rational discernment of the truth. If I watched the lame stream media I might believe differently too. On second thought, NAWWWWWW. I quit watching the news more than a decade ago because I knew they were lying even then. The education system and TV programs have been systematically brainwashing people for decades.
Here is the term you are looking for:
Confirmation bias, also called confirmatory bias or myside bias, is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities.[Note 1][1] It is a type of cognitive bias and a systematic error of inductive reasoning. People display this bias when they gather or remember information selectively, or when they interpret it in a biased way. The effect is stronger for emotionally charged issues and for deeply entrenched beliefs. People also tend to interpret ambiguous evidence as supporting their existing position. Biased search, interpretation and memory have been invoked to explain attitude polarization (when a disagreement becomes more extreme even though the different parties are exposed to the same evidence), belief perseverance (when beliefs persist after the evidence for them is shown to be false), the irrational primacy effect (a greater reliance on information encountered early in a series) and illusory correlation (when people falsely perceive an association between two events or situations).
A series of experiments in the 1960s suggested that people are biased toward confirming their existing beliefs. Later work re-interpreted these results as a tendency to test ideas in a one-sided way, focusing on one possibility and ignoring alternatives. In certain situations, this tendency can bias people's conclusions. Explanations for the observed biases include wishful thinking and the limited human capacity to process information. Another explanation is that people show confirmation bias because they are weighing up the costs of being wrong, rather than investigating in a neutral, scientific way.
Confirmation biases contribute to overconfidence in personal beliefs and can maintain or strengthen beliefs in the face of contrary evidence. Poor decisions due to these biases have been found in political and organizational contexts.[2][3][Note 2]
Personality traits influence and interact with biased search processes.[19] Individuals vary in their abilities to defend their attitudes from external attacks in relation to selective exposure. Selective exposure occurs when individuals search for information that is consistent, rather than inconsistent, with their personal beliefs.[20] An experiment examined the extent to which individuals could refute arguments that contradicted their personal beliefs.[19] People with high confidence levels more readily seek out contradictory information to their personal position to form an argument. Individuals with low confidence levels do not seek out contradictory information and prefer information that supports their personal position. People generate and evaluate evidence in arguments that are biased towards their own beliefs and opinions.[21] Heightened confidence levels decrease preference for information that supports individuals' personal beliefs.
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Location: Florida | SC Wrangler - 2016-08-07 1:52 PM Somebody please expain to me why the condesending statements are necessary??
Now that is hitting the nail on the head. I want to know too. |
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It's called being a bully!
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Location: North Texas | rodeoveteran - 2016-08-07 12:31 AM
Liberals seem to be incapable of logic once their arguments go south.....just sayin....
Ain't no 'just sayin'' about it. This is a provable fact. Illustrated by the fact that there are very liberals on this board who have the nerve to actually attempt to debate the issues using facts. And when 'they' (the liberals) do, it is seldom a long debate. |
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| Thank you some people think they are Superior!!! But I remember what my Dad always said we come into this world with nothing and you leave this world with nothing except!!!! Your integrity!!!! Far to many people have traded that for fame and so called fortune!!!! |
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Location: Kansas | foundation horse - 2016-08-07 8:49 PM rodeoveteran - 2016-08-07 12:31 AM Liberals seem to be incapable of logic once their arguments go south.....just sayin.... Ain't no 'just sayin'' about it. This is a provable fact. Illustrated by the fact that there are very liberals on this board who have the nerve to actually attempt to debate the issues using facts. And when 'they' (the liberals ) do, it is seldom a long debate.
Yeah, I remember arguing the Jeremiah Wright controversy with my liberal sister (Obama's favorite church for 20 years).....God D....n America, hate filled, black supremist, the list goes on. She said Rev. Wright was just getting old and didn't know what he was saying "You know how it is with old people."
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| Frodo - 2016-08-08 9:06 AM
foundation horse - 2016-08-07 8:49 PM rodeoveteran - 2016-08-07 12:31 AM Liberals seem to be incapable of logic once their arguments go south.....just sayin.... Ain't no 'just sayin'' about it. This is a provable fact. Illustrated by the fact that there are very liberals on this board who have the nerve to actually attempt to debate the issues using facts. And when 'they' (the liberals ) do, it is seldom a long debate.
Well, of course, that explains everything.
Back in the Dark ages....when I was in college, I took a couple of courses in logic and the prof would use the liberal style of argument to illustrate just how illogical they were and to what means they might use to continue to try and win said argument.......I see it almost on a daily basis with not only libs but politicians in general. Obfuscate, change the subject, bring n "facts" that have nothing to do with said subject, talk really loud, talk over opponent etc.
And I see my prof proven right every time I watch political crap. The Clintons are MASTERS at it, so is the present POTUS. Both put me in mind of a used car salesman or TV evangelist and make my skin crawl. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Frodo - 2016-08-08 9:06 AM foundation horse - 2016-08-07 8:49 PM rodeoveteran - 2016-08-07 12:31 AM Liberals seem to be incapable of logic once their arguments go south.....just sayin.... Ain't no 'just sayin'' about it. This is a provable fact. Illustrated by the fact that there are very liberals on this board who have the nerve to actually attempt to debate the issues using facts. And when 'they' (the liberals ) do, it is seldom a long debate.
Well, of course, that explains everything.
And Reverend Wright hates white people but lives in a mansion in a white gated community. LOL I do believe Obama knew Reverend Wright for many years but being his pastor is a stretch. I can't remember seeing any mention of Obama attending any church since the Wright Fiasco.
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Location: North Texas | Falconone1981 - 2016-08-07 9:16 PM
Thank you some people think they are Superior!!! But I remember what my Dad always said we come into this world with nothing and you leave this world with nothing except!!!! Your integrity!!!! Far to many people have traded that for fame and so called fortune!!!!
Now this, I can agree with. From ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Folks are born into this world with nothing and to the best of my knowledge (cause I am still living and have not experienced death) leave this world with nothing. |
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Location: North Texas | Falconone1981 - 2016-08-07 9:16 PM
Thank you some people think they are Superior!!! But I remember what my Dad always said we come into this world with nothing and you leave this world with nothing except!!!! Your integrity!!!! Far to many people have traded that for fame and so called fortune!!!!
From the concept of being superior. It has been my experience that the Elitists aka Liberals really think They are Intellectually Superior to those who are not Liberal. Case in point: I worked for a Lead Man (recently) who publicly stated He voted
for and supported Obama. He repeatedly use the term "I am smarter than them" or You or whoever He was dealing and not getting his way. I personally did not have negative interactions with him, however, from my perspective, He was not nearly as smart as He claimed Himself to be.
I know this is perhaps stereotyping, however, it is near identical to my experiences with countless other Politically Liberal People. So there I illustrated Your Point for You.
Thank you for the opportunity to expand on this subject.
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Location: North Texas | Falconone1981 - 2016-08-07 9:16 PM
Thank you some people think they are Superior!!! But I remember what my Dad always said we come into this world with nothing and you leave this world with nothing except!!!! Your integrity!!!! Far to many people have traded that for fame and so called fortune!!!!
I'll admit, I am sometimes 'slow on the uptake', however in the event your comment was or is directed to or at me........................I will more 'n willing to debate you politically any day or any time! And in the event I am 'superior' for that, then I take full credit for being superior. Cause, historically speaking Liberals are INCAPABLE of debating their point(s) in a positive, overcoming winning manner! |
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| Above statements of 'fact' are friggin hilarious and at the same time extremely sad.
How to argue (debate) with someone who believes the earth is 6,000 years old!?
If there was an intelligent, enlightened, thoughtful response to 'facts', it could be worth the time/effort, but it's not;
Although I do continue to be encouraged that the circle jerk group does not appear to be growing beyond the original gang! But then again, I'm an optimist.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | IB1UKNO - 2016-08-09 9:17 AM Above statements of 'fact' are friggin hilarious and at the same time extremely sad. How to argue (debate) with someone who believes the earth is 6,000 years old!? If there was an intelligent, enlightened, thoughtful response to 'facts', it could be worth the time/effort, but it's not; Although I do continue to be encouraged that the circle jerk group does not appear to be growing beyond the original gang! But then again, I'm an optimist. Channel changed!
LOL....are you trying to say..... same ol'.....same ol' ?  |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | NJJ - 2016-08-09 9:27 AM
IB1UKNO - 2016-08-09 9:17 AM Above statements of 'fact' are friggin hilarious and at the same time extremely sad. How to argue (debate) with someone who believes the earth is 6,000 years old!? If there was an intelligent, enlightened, thoughtful response to 'facts', it could be worth the time/effort, but it's not; Although I do continue to be encouraged that the circle jerk group does not appear to be growing beyond the original gang! But then again, I'm an optimist. Channel changed!
LOL....are you trying to say..... same ol'.....same ol' ?
Smart ass old fart. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Bear - 2016-08-09 2:19 PM NJJ - 2016-08-09 9:27 AM IB1UKNO - 2016-08-09 9:17 AM Above statements of 'fact' are friggin hilarious and at the same time extremely sad. How to argue (debate) with someone who believes the earth is 6,000 years old!? If there was an intelligent, enlightened, thoughtful response to 'facts', it could be worth the time/effort, but it's not; Although I do continue to be encouraged that the circle jerk group does not appear to be growing beyond the original gang! But then again, I'm an optimist. Channel changed! LOL....are you trying to say..... same ol'.....same ol' ? Smart ass old fart.
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Location: Ky | foundation horse - 2016-08-07 8:49 PM rodeoveteran - 2016-08-07 12:31 AM Liberals seem to be incapable of logic once their arguments go south.....just sayin.... Ain't no 'just sayin'' about it. This is a provable fact. Illustrated by the fact that there are very liberals on this board who have the nerve to actually attempt to debate the issues using facts. And when 'they' (the liberals ) do, it is seldom a long debate.
That's right. Why can't the liberals be civil like this?;
"Just another one of the many reasons why not to vote for her. But the main stream media will not cover it and her base will still vote for her just sad. I wish everyone would go watch the movie 13 hours and if you can still vote for this incompetent women than you really need to go find another country to live in."
And this?;
"In addition to 13 hours people need to see the new film "Hillary's America". Anyone who votes for Hillary is just not right in the head " |
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