REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRAT: Why Is It Better To Be a Conservative Republican?

Question

"Overall happiness among U.S. residents has not changed much over the years, according to the latest survey by the Pew Research Center....

The survey... points out several disparities based on lifestyle, beliefs and political persuasion:

* Republicans are happier than Democrats.
* People who worship frequently are happier....
* The rich are happier than the poor.
* Whites and Hispanics are happier than blacks.
* Married people are happier than the unmarried.
* Sunbelt residents are happier than everyone else.

About 45 percent of Republicans said they were very happy, compared with 30 percent of Democrats. Republicans have been happier in surveys going back to 1972....

The reason might seem obvious, since "Republicans tend to have more money....," the report states.

But even after adjusting for income, poor Republicans are happier than poor Democrats, and rich Republicans are happier than rich Democrats.

What about religion?

Forty-three percent of people who attend religious services weekly or more say they're very happy, compared to 26 percent of those who go seldom or never. The Pew analysis does not answer the question of how religion, Republicanism and happiness might be related, however. http://www.livescience.com/othernews/060315_happiness_pew.html

Answer 1

Happiness comes from character within. Liberals look externally and compare themselves to their neighbors which always leads to envy.

Answer 2

It doesn't take a poll to all ready know that this is true. Every lib Democrat that I know is miserable. They have a way of sucking the joy out of life. By nature they complain about everything. The only thing they don't hate is big government. I guess I would be unhappy to if I knew I was wrong about everything I believe in. Of course Conservatives are happier. They call us the right wing because that is exactly what we are, Right!!!! When you know you are right about everything it's hard not to be happy.

Answer 3

How did the survey come to the conclusion that poor Democrats are more unhappy than poor Replublicans? Did Dick Cheney wave his magic wand? I am poor & a Democrat, and I wan't to know what constitutes "happier" (other than $$$)How does a survey measure this? Should I start acting more unhappy because I am a democrat? If I prayed to Jesus would I be happier? I guess I am not as happy as your report states I should be, guess I should go start a war with a middle east country so I can sleep at night.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Conservatives have reel productive jobs with higher income levels in traditional marriage relationships. If the liberal is not on welfare they are working for minimum wage behind the counter of Starbucks. Liberals personal relationship are usually screwed up mainly do to their gender identity crisis. This scenario does not lead to a happy existence and feeling about ones self.

Answer 6

Is this supposed to help you ? If it's true, it just goes to show that Republicans are in fact taking advantage of society. Don't you ever think before asking your questions ?

Answer 7

nice job of asking basically the same question the other guy did and pasting the details...

I also think it has to do with the "Republican Responsibilty issue" in other words... Republicans are told that they are totally responsible for their situation... and admitting they were sad would mean that they have failed personally... not so, for many dems... they think that outside factors can lead to sadness too...

but, do Republicans equate happiness more with money? yet they go to church more? seems ironic to me?

Answer 8

Jessica i'd be happier if I could single handly rule the united states. people being happier ain't always a sign of what's best.

;)

Answer 9

Absurdity compounded by sophistry. Methinks you better be concerned with Brittany Spears' hapiness and let the rest alone.

Answer 10

I am 100% sure you are a rich married Hispanic Repug living in Texas and goes to church. That means diddly.

Or, more possibly.............YOU ARE JUST A SIMPLE REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!!!

Same difference, you're stil bragging about and promoting your party.