green
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Actually imo this happens because Americans are lazy. They largely refuse to truly get into the issues and understand the implications of legislation or candidate positions and vote how their friends or the media tells them to. Or vote on one or two hot button topics for them personally. "That guy needs to be voted down, he is against abortion." Or whatever.
Politicians understand this very well and turn every election and every debate on legislation into soundbites and sharp witty remarks aimed at the lowest common denominators. Get people pissed off or outraged and you get their support regardless of what is really best, or even relevant.
Romney makes a lot of money? That *******! **** him! I'd like to go golfing with Obama, he'd make a great president. He has a nice smile and sounds so smart! He's got my vote!
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This is the REAL problem. Until we, INDIVIDUALLY, get over our selfishness, we are screwed.
Like I said earlier (it might have been another thread), MOST of us can easily afford health insurance. The problem is, we would rather have internet, smart phones, cable/satellite tv, eat out, and vacation more than we want to protect our future.
Until we get over our individual selfishness, we won't accomplish anything and politicians will be able to screw us over for their selfishness.