Right-wing people are better looking than those on the left, study claims

Research has found that being attractive influences many things in a person's life -- their salary, their popularity and grades in school, even the prison sentences they receive. So why not their politics?

A recently published study in the Journal of Public Economics concludes that the attractiveness of a candidate does correlate with their politics. They find that politicians on the right are more good looking in Europe, the United States and Australia.

The study shows correlation, not causation, but the researchers float a simple economic explanation for why this might happen. Numerous studies have shown that good-looking people are likely to earn more, and that people who earn more are typically more opposed to redistributive policies, like the progressive taxes and welfare programs favored by the left.

The researchers also offer a more general psychological explanation for the trend: That good-looking people are often treated better than others, and thus see the world as a more just place. Past studies have found that the more attractive people believe themselves to be, the lower their preference for egalitarianism, a value typically associated with the political left.
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The researchers also suggest that voters correctly see candidates who are more good looking as more likely to be conservative. When voters don't know much about candidates, they tend to use beauty as a cue for ideology.

Ben Reilly wrote:

Jules wrote:Shallow thread!

It's far easier to look good when you are born into wealth. Impoverished folks have to graft and that takes its toll on their looks, plus they are less likely to afford stylish wardrobes, beauty aids, beauty sleep and nutritious healthy diets, that keep them looking good.

But they are the salt of the earth. They are the ones who make things happen, not the posh ones who are terrified dirtying their hands or breaking a nail.

Jules wrote:Well supply me with the modern version. I'm broad minded and open to learning something new from you.

I hope you don't think I'm exaggerating about all the artificial beauty aids and surgeries the Kardashian girls have had done to them.

The OP generalised, eddie, and sometimes when that happens you counter it by generalising back!

eddie wrote:

Jules wrote:Well supply me with the modern version. I'm broad minded and open to learning something new from you.

I hope you don't think I'm exaggerating about all the artificial beauty aids and surgeries the Kardashian girls have had done to them.

The OP generalised, eddie, and sometimes when that happens you counter it by generalising back!

The Kardashians are indeed, artificial, but I bet they're left wing anyway.  I thought the OP was tongue-in-cheek tbh.

Jules wrote:Stunning girl from the Kardashian/Jenner family. They are all Trump supporters. She's still in her teens, needs no beauty aids ... but she has shelled out tens of thousands of dollars for good quality hair extensions, bright, neat Hollywood teeth, bigged-up lips, professional tanning, breast implants and surgery to redistribute the fat around her hips. She can also afford fantastic clothes. The works!! Ditto for her 4 sisters. They can afford it.

Raggamuffin wrote:What do the Kardashians do exactly?

I assumed this thread was a joke, but some people seem to be taking it seriously.

Anyway, even people who work can look good - working doesn't mean we all look like we've been dragged through a hedge, or that we look "ugly". People who work do actually sleep and eat, and beauty aids don't really make much difference anyway.

eddie wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:What do the Kardashians do exactly?

I assumed this thread was a joke, but some people seem to be taking it seriously.

Anyway, even people who work can look good - working doesn't mean we all look like we've been dragged through a hedge, or that we look "ugly". People who work do actually sleep and eat, and beauty aids don't really make much difference anyway.

Exactly. This thread was supposed to be a bit of a joke IMO and I don't care what "wing" Kim Kardshian is.....she still has a stupidly large and ridiculous arse.

Raggamuffin wrote:

eddie wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:What do the Kardashians do exactly?

I assumed this thread was a joke, but some people seem to be taking it seriously.

Anyway, even people who work can look good - working doesn't mean we all look like we've been dragged through a hedge, or that we look "ugly". People who work do actually sleep and eat, and beauty aids don't really make much difference anyway.

Exactly. This thread was supposed to be a bit of a joke IMO and I don't care what "wing" Kim Kardshian is.....she still has a stupidly large and ridiculous arse.

Ah well, having a large arse is all the rage these days.

Ben Reilly wrote:

Lurker wrote:Right-wingers are generally snagle-toothed ignorant perverted idiots.

Syl wrote:Its quite good of Gary Busey too...he didn't look that good on CBB a couple of years ago.

Original Quill wrote:

Syl wrote:Its quite good of Gary Busey too...he didn't look that good on CBB a couple of years ago.

Busey is a sloppy drunk.  I'm reminded every time I see his goofy hair, or alcoholic pallor.

Syl wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

Busey is a sloppy drunk.  I'm reminded every time I see his goofy hair, or alcoholic pallor.

He was a bit of a mess on the Brit CBB when he appeared. I felt sorry for him though, he was bullied. He exposed himself a couple of times, I really think he didn't do it purposely....but some over reacted and made it out to be a huge wrong doing.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Lurker wrote:Right-wingers are generally snagle-toothed ignorant perverted idiots.

That was going a bit far - it's supposed to be a fun thread.

Original Quill wrote:

eddie wrote:

The Kardashians are indeed, artificial, but I bet they're left wing anyway.  I thought the OP was tongue-in-cheek tbh.

Why do you say they are left-wing?  I rather fancy them money grubbers, and Trump fans.  


Frankly, I'd like to know.

eddie wrote:

Jules wrote:Well supply me with the modern version. I'm broad minded and open to learning something new from you.

I hope you don't think I'm exaggerating about all the artificial beauty aids and surgeries the Kardashian girls have had done to them.

The OP generalised, eddie, and sometimes when that happens you counter it by generalising back!

The Kardashians are indeed, artificial, but I bet they're left wing anyway.  I thought the OP was tongue-in-cheek tbh.

Jules wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

Why do you say they are left-wing?  I rather fancy them money grubbers, and Trump fans.  


Frankly, I'd like to know.

My pleasure! It's 7 of them in the family. The patriarch and matriarch of the family - Mr & Mrs Jenner are proud, card carrying Republican supporters. Kim, (one of the daughters) and her hubby are firm friends of trump and other republican figures. The younger kids move in both party circles but in the voting booth, I'm sure it's trump they support, like their parents do. No crime in that btw.