Then don't read it and don't respond. You are violating the rules level one. You better change your ways or you won't like it here.

i disagree, @howdy1. Political views may be irrelevant per se, but the characteristics which cause people to choose a particular political view are relevant. Studies have shown that there are key psychological differences between the liberal vs conservative mind. Conservatives have a more active amygdala or fear processing center than liberals. Survival in this sort of scenario requires the ability to put fear and anxiety on hold in order to creatively problem-solve. Liberals are more creative thinkers than conservatives, and this includes problem solving abilities. Conservatives tend to be more set in their cognitive processes making them less able to cope with change or unusual situations. Also, conservatives tend to pursue more selfish outcomes, and liberals tend to show more concern for those around them. So the personality and physical characteristic that cause a person to be liberal or conservative are the same ones that would determine the ability to cooperate in survival skills.

@Allamanda I disagree. The group with the strongest vocational skills would have the upper hand in survivability. That correlates to conservatives. The question was about survivability in liberals vs conservatives.

@Allamanda Real meaning of conservative? That’s not what we’re talking about.

@Allamanda “ If you had two groups of people, one liberal, one conservative, lost in the forest. Which one would survive the longest?”

@Allamanda true. The congressional conservatives are not. The rank and file of the GOP principally are.

@Allamanda I blocked four people today for saying this post was stupid. I don't think they understood the question. One was a newby. Why would someone reply to a post they don't like to tell people the post is not to their liking?

@Allamanda, @Gatovicolo I purposely was vague in my question. I didn't want to put restraints on the conversation.

@PondartIncbendog “ If you had two groups of people, one liberal, one conservative, lost in the forest. Which one would survive the longest?”. That doesn’t seem very vague.

@Gatovicolo I'm sorry. I'll try to be more vague in the future.

@PondartIncbendog There are some interesting assumptions being made by people here. That conservatives would survive better because they are from rural areas. I do know that conservatives are dominant in rural areas. So maybe they are better at hunting and camping out. But I don't think that's the question. Maybe I'm wrong. I just assumed that both groups went out in to the forest with equal supplies or no supplies. And I did note in your question that you did want to make this question about power structures. I think some people here are missing the point.

The "Lost in the forest" is an interesting base line. We could call this a metaphor for a crisis. Like World war 2 or 911 or the financial crisis or this Pandemic. All the evidence shows that Liberals perform well when in charge during a crisis. Conservative thing strong leadership from the top is the only answer. Liberals mobilise the people and bring them together from the ground up. FDR in World war 2 is a great example. Trump is an example of someone that is incapable of doing that.

So how would the power structure work and isn't that an immediate need?

I don't think how power is used is the issue. If you have a group of Liberals and a group of conservatives you don't need much control or power over them in order to rule the way you want to rule. They will agree with you without you having to take away their input into how things are run. It's when you lose support that Power corrupts people to do things against the will of the people. People on the Left and the right have done this time and time again throughout history. At this point in history it's the republicans that are abusing their power for the most part. Gerrymandering and Voter suppression are rampant now. But a group of conservatives who have 100% support to give to their leader negates the leaders desire to obtain more power in order to rule. There are exceptions of course. When you have a leader that is a malignant narcissist then the rule book can change. As we can see with Trump.

"At their worst, the conservatives would form a conclave of the fittest people and leave the others to hang, whilst the liberals would spend endless hours discussing who does what and freeze to death. At their best, they would work together utilizing the strengths of both systems of thought."
Excellent response. I think the independence of the liberals may be a factor in their survival. People in panic need a strong leader.

Pretty much what I said too except "Pray for a Shackleton".

So, Squirrels or Hamsters?

That is a great answer. But maybe I was looking for that answer. And you understood the question perfectly. Kudos.

That was an excellent article. A little hope for the Humans?

So, lets talk about group long term cohesion and power structures

Not talking about starting campfires and building tents.

@PondartIncbendog, agreed, although I'm not good at doing any of those things. I think it would only take a person who would be good at those things to make a difference, if it would come to those terms.

I'm talking about modern humans. That statement doesn't mean anything.

@PondartIncbendog Conservatives and Liberals are Great apes as are Survivalist and quilting masters. They are humans that used their reasoning skills for other thinggs than survival. My point is we are all humans as political alignment makes no difference. That does mean something.

Lets say the conservatives were headed to McDonalds, and the liberals were headed to Olive Branch to get a salad. Cause we don't eat meat or own guns. Anyway, the donut shop just got robbed and,,,,,,,,,,,,what were we discussing?

Especially when driving to get Ice Cream. The destination is where it counts.

So, lets talk about group long term cohesion and power structures

@PondartIncbendog Nah.

@Jolanta Then why did you respond?

@PondartIncbendog You know one doesn't have to respond in the way you want and talk about it till the cows come home. I am happy just to say this today.

@Jolanta Smart bitch blocked.

@PondartIncbendog can’t take a smart bitch can you

Think long term.

@PondartIncbendog

People who don’t think short term won’t live to think long term.

@yvilletom You don't understand the question either. That's kinda like saying you have to come in low to land an airplane.

@PondartIncbendog

Let’s quibble some more; long exists but short doesn’t.

@yvilletom What? I am talking about group cohesion and long term tribal instinct. You are talking about starting a fire. Do you know the difference? You aren't even saying anything.

@PondartIncbendog I like short.