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Why leftie men often look like cucks

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I missed this last week, but here it is now. Study: Physically Weak Men More Likely To Be Socialists.

An academic study from researchers at Brunel University London assessed 171 men, looking at their height, weight, overall physical strength and bicep circumference, along with their views on redistribution of wealth and income inequality. The study, published in the Evolution and Human Behavior journal, ​found that weaker men were more likely to favor socialist policies than stronger men.

Brunel University’s Michael Price believes this may be a product of evolutionary psychology. “This is about our Stone Age brains, in a modern society,” said Dr. Price. “Our minds evolved in environments where strength was a big determinant of success. If you find yourself in a body not threatened by other males, if you feel you can win competitions for status, then maybe you start thinking inequality is pretty good.”

So, physical “haves” feel less threatened and enjoy inequality. In other words, they’re dumb jock bullies. That’s one interpretation. But it’s undermined by Brunel’s own evidence:

“When Dr Price factored in time spent in the gym some, but not all, of the link disappeared,” notes The Times, suggesting there may be something to men with capitalistic views hitting the gym.

[ILC stares at his shoelaces, wonders if he should cough] That strikes me as more truthful.

  • Those who go to the gym, tend to be stronger.
  • And they tend to understand the importance of health and strength in daily life: not only in appearing impressive to people, but in actually having more energy, being able to move more easily, having a reliable daily feeling of accomplishment and positive discipline, etc.
  • And they tend to understand accountability for your own results. (Physical training teaches nothing, if not that.)
  • From there, and at the risk of over-generalizing, they often drift into common-sense libertarian-conservative views, emphasizing personal responsibility.
  • The process can also work in reverse: if you believe in personal responsibility, you may find yourself going “Hey, why don’t I hit the gym / get strong?”

At least that’s been my experience. I know some leftie gym buffs – again, you can’t over-generalize – but I live in a super-lefty area. (And the few who like MSNBC for real are always either women or weak, older men.) The percentage rate of being libertarian-conservative seems, to me, a bit higher among gym buffs than the general population. And the link is: philosophy of personal responsibility.

If you’d like to learn about strength training, a good place to start is www.startingstrength.com. (No affiliation.) They emphasize perfecting your “form” or technique to prevent injury. And that strength training is something for all people, of all ages. The leader, Mark Rippetoe, is sort of a gruff, dogmatic, ex-power-lifter – and I *think* he’s libertarian-minded, or at least anti-Hillary.

Comments

  1. It all boils down to “Allah helps those who help themselves”.

    There is great satisfaction in accomplishing a physical goal. My almost 60 year old husband completed a 39 inch box jump. He will compete in a Tough Mudder later this month. I won’t list my accomplishments, that would be bragging. Haha

    This accomplishment bleeds over into other aspects of your life. You go after things instead of waiting for them to be given to you.

  6. So, anyone who tries to claim that CCP is just a liberal troll (i.e. mike) read this and change your mind.

    I actually admire CCP’s courage to stick around here being misunderstood very often.

    Yeah, he says stuff I often disagree with, but he also agrees with me a lot, so, there’s that.

  7. Sorry Jeff. I have to disagree with this study. I had muscles at one time, they disappeared as soon as I stopped using them. My belly has started to grow as soon as I hit the big five oh. I look down and see my toes (and not much else) and belly . (is something else shrinking? I hope not) The reason I reject socialism is because I read Animal Farm (( as a assignment in grade school) and only have two years of college, in a technical field. People have to have the ability to believe in magic and be indoctrinated to believe in collectivism of any sort.

  10. Those are real guns, or plastic-somethings they just removed the orange barrel tips from in the parking lot?

    …They just don’t look very butch… [/sarcasm ]

  12. Never thought I’d say this, but… Good for Ginsburg! Old people need to exercise the most. My only criticism is that she should go 3 times/week instead of 2. And that reporter…he can’t keep up with her? Yikes, pathetic.

  16. Craycray When I was in college, I used to be able to bench my own body weight at one hundred and forty pounds so I am not impressed by two hundred at all. I am surprised that impresses you. What does the guy look like?

  17. When I was working with a trainer last year, I got up to my weight too (only one rep, though). I have pretty long limbs and a high metabolism, so it takes a lot of work to get meat on my bones.

    What does the guy look like?

    He’s dreamy.

  18. Getting a trainer a few years back, changed my life. It was even cooler when I cut it out, realizing that I knew enough / didn’t need it.

  19. Two sets of 12 bench presses, with 1 min 30 sec break in between. I also use a spotter.

    Satisfied? Now, put some ice on it.

    Regards,
    Peter H.

  20. PS: There’s an Israeli marine named Niv who put out a set of workout videos on YouTube. Here’s one of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnUkA46IxIY

    I think he really proves the theory of why leftie men look like wusses. I can’t imagine any liberal looking THAT good.

    Besides, he’s (to quote al-Cray-da) “dreamy.” 😉

    Just my $0.02 FWIW.

    Regards,
    Peter H.

  21. He’s quite beautiful. But, he’s not you. But, then again, who is?

    Two sets of 12 bench presses, with 1 min 30 sec break in between.

    I knew you’d come through.

    I also use a spotter.

    Well, the door is always open, so to speak.

    Now, excuse me, while I go put some ice on “it.”

    I certainly need it.