Decius wrote:

Married people are happier than unmarrieds. People who worship frequently are happier than those who don't. Republicans are happier than Democrats. Rich people are happier than poor people. Whites and Hispanics are happier than blacks. Sunbelt residents are happier than those who live in the rest of the country.

Get rich, get married, get religion, get a gun, get a place in Miami, and vote for Jeb...

One wonders if Democrats are less happy because they spend more time thinking about poor people, gun violence, and the long term impacts of foreign policy rather then enjoying low taxes and military ass kicking.

You have a good point. A lot of my left of centre friends seem fairly miserable complaining about the state of the world. I say "seem" because at a deeper level this activity appears to make them happy. While most of my right of centre friends seem to be happy to complain about taxes, the government, and - of course - my left of centre friends.

In short, a lot of people seem to be happy being miserable.

As Merkins would say, "Go figure."

RE: Pew Research Center: Are We Happy Yet?