The article discusses the extensive research on political differences, revealing that identical twins exhibit higher correlations in political attitudes than fraternal twins. Despite the reliability of political psychology studies, correlations often remain modest. Ralph Waldo Emerson's reflections illustrate the enduring conflict between Conservatism and Innovation, highlighting its deep roots in human constitution. The author shares personal experiences from the 1970s, noting the consistency of political opinions across various societal issues, affirming that both liberals and conservatives maintain coherent ideological stances even among a wider range of topics today.
"The two parties which divide the state, the party of Conservatism and that of Innovation... the war rages not only in battlefields, in national councils, and ecclesiastical synods, but agitates every man's bosom with opposing advantages every hour."
"As a college student in the early 1970s, I was puzzled by the consistency of political attitudes across different issues... this consistency of political opinions... remains true today."
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