05-01-2015, 10:31 AM
(05-01-2015, 05:46 AM)Maggot Wrote: American voters are very stupid and can be bought with words and promises no matter how outlandish and impossible, but it is our system and no matter how screwed up it has become its still somewhat fair. If a candidate can manipulate the weak and get down to their level of uninformed status all the power to them.
Do you really truly feel that way about Americans in general, Maggot?
Most of the people around me are pretty informed about issues that matter to them. Some vote based on which candidate they believe is most likely to effectively address those issues (typically Independents). Most of my family is Republican and will vote Republican by default. Most of the residents here in San Francisco are Democrats and will vote Democrat no matter what. In almost all cases, we feel like we're choosing between the lesser of two evils, but making an informed choice nonetheless.
I also know a fair number of people who don't give a shit about politics or anything which they don't perceive to have a direct impact on them personally. They're blissfully uninformed and don't vote.
Do you think that there are more people on the East Coast or specifically in your neck of the woods who are stupid and for sale?