Finally, Vindication.Follow

For conservatives whose feelings are still hurt, there is a more flattering way for them to look at the results. Even if they really did tend to be insecure complainers as kids, they might simply have recognized that the world is a scary, unfair place.

Their grown-up conclusion that the safest thing is to stick to tradition could well be the right one. As for their "rigidity," maybe that's just moral certainty.

The grown-up liberal men, on the other hand, with their introspection and recognition of complexity in the world, could be seen as self-indulgent and ineffectual.

No need for Gbaji on this one. It simply proves we get all of our pissing, whining and complaining out of the way when we're young, and its appropriate. Liberals can't figure it out and wait until they get older to be a complete f'ucking nuisance.

In a society that values self-confidence and out-goingness, it's a mostly flattering picture for liberals. It also runs contrary to the American stereotype of wimpy liberals and strong conservatives.

In a society that values self-confidence and out-goingness, it's a mostly flattering picture for liberals. It also runs contrary to the American stereotype of wimpy liberals and strong conservatives.

Granted, it looks at the population of Berkeley, so it's not very representative

That big ole mean liberal university just ain't fair.

I declined an acceptance to Berkely on principle. Well, that and I didn't really have any desire to go to college. Hind sight makes that look like a stupid decision.