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The Smart Idiot Effect: Why You Can't Reason With Republicans

Two years ago, I posted a piece here, Is Republicanism the New Stupid? The short answer, I concluded, is yes. The long answer is more involved. You can write a book on it. Journalist Chris Mooney has: “The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny...

Published Fri, Sep 14 2012 7:17 AM by Knowledge Is Necessity

Filed under: John McManamy, Chris Mooney, The Republican Brain, smart idiot effect
Why You Can't Reason With Republicans - Part II

Last week I posted why you can’t reason with Republicans. This has to do with the “smart idiot effect,” laid out in Chris Mooney’s illuminating book, “The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science and Reality.” First you start with the proposition...

Published Thu, Sep 20 2012 10:15 AM by Knowledge Is Necessity

Filed under: John McManamy, Chris Mooney, The Republican Brain
Bullshit Mountain Explained: Why You Can't Reason With Republicans - Part III

The biggest problem with the denizens of Bullshit Mountain, is they act like their shit don't stink. If they have success, "they built it". If they failed, the government ruined it for them. If they get a break, they deserve it. If you get...

Published Wed, Sep 26 2012 8:05 AM by Knowledge Is Necessity