Democrats are, on the whole, just nicer people.

[LAS14]

Do you find this to be the case? Not 100%, but in general?

[redstatebluegirl]

1. Yes, but I have become more of a bitch since November.

[irisblue]

6. me too. my cynicism is way way up.

I want to be kind to those who voted f or that man, but I know their voted hurt themselves & the country.

[samnsara]

2. omg yes i have always thought this! cuz..we are!:)

[True Dough]

3. Word is

over at the Republican discussion forums, they don't give out hearts in February but lumps of coal instead. That's very telling!

[elleng]

4. See Lakoff:

Repug - 'strict father,' Dem - 'nurturing parent.'

[Hayduke Bomgarte]

5. Absolutely

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[Initech]

7. Trump fans are rude and obnoxious, and they're proud of being rude and obnoxious.

And yes by that I do believe that we are indeed nicer people.

[Aristus]

8. Yes.

And if anyone says otherwise about me, I will destroy them...

[Orrex]

9. As a rule I'd say yes.

In my (probably biased) experience, Liberals demonstrate greater empathy than Conservatives, especially as it pertains to people outside of their immediate demographic and/or social group.

Not sure whether that attitude leads to a more Liberal mindset, or if a Liberal mindset inclines one toward greater empathy...