Are US Citizens Too Stupid for Democracy?

[nanook12]

Sometimes I look at the large picture of things and I see many Americans voting against their own interests and I have to wonder if democracy is really a blessing for such people.

[GennGreymane]

short answer is yes

Long answer is far more complex.

[Deleted]

Democracy is freedom to choose, but perhaps the people choosing are too easily swayed by appeals to emotion and fear, and not actually qualified to be choosing between the things laid before them.

Something to think about.

[Dystemper]

Sometimes I look at the large picture of things and I see many Americans voting against their own interests and I have to wonder if democracy is really a blessing for such people.

Even money says this thread gets shut down

[Sunseeker]

Better question: are you an American?

[Wells]

Sometimes I look at the large picture of things and I see many Americans voting against their own interests and I have to wonder if democracy is really a blessing for such people.

IDK, we've got a large city with a poisoned water supply in large part because the State government decided they needed to suspect democracy in the area.

[May90]

The title will probably get this thread closed fast... But in general, yes, the majority of people in any country do not really understand how the government functions and make wrong decisions out of good intentions. I personally have messed up enough things in my life to know that I am not someone who should be voting for the direction the country should move in.

[nanook12]

Better question: are you an American?

Yes, I am.

[Nanaboostme]

I see many Americans voting against their own interests.

You must have supernatural powers.

[nanook12]

The title will probably get this thread closed fast... But in general, yes, the majority of people in any country do not really understand how the government functions and make wrong decisions out of good intentions.

I understand that the title is provocative, but it is also very clear and straight forward. Why sugar coat things?

[Nanaboostme]

I understand that the title is provocative, but it is also very clear and straight forward. Why sugar coat things?

Clear & Straightforward = Thread cannot be closed!

[nanook12]

You must have supernatural powers.

No, I just read policy then observe how Americans vote. It's not that difficult.

[Dystemper]

Sometimes I look at the large picture of things and I see many Americans voting against their own interests and I have to wonder if democracy is really a blessing for such people.

You really are pushing the One world Government totalitarian angle tonight. I guess your not a big fan of FReedom?
Most of the world tyrants and dictators have the same thought process as you. Generally results in massive loss of live for the citizens.

[Eazy]

This thead will be closed in 3...2...1...

There's no such a thing as "being too stupid for democracy", because that's the point of democracy - everyone can vote.

If you live in a country with 3 other people only and they vote you to act like a dog(they have majority - 75%) and if you don't then they have right to beat you up then better act like a dog...

short answer is yes

Long answer is far more complex.

Are you from US? If you are - then you're stupid, at least that what you said about yourself. :-|

[nanook12]

On the other end of things, many other countries are creating laws that could seem totalitarian. I'll take trump over a totalitarian government any day

Trump is totalitarian government.

[Nanaboostme]

No, I just read policy then observe how Americans vote. It's not that difficult.

Reading and Observing isn't difficult since everyone has the capability to read or observe.

[nanook12]

This thead will be closed in 3...2...1...

There's no such a thing as "being too stupid for democracy", because that's the point of democracy - everyone can vote.

If you live in a country with 3 other people only and they vote you to act like a dog(they have majority - 75%) and if you don't then they have right to beat you up then better act like a dog...

Not according to researchers and Cornell.

[Dystemper]

Who are you to decide what is in the best interest of the voters? You must be a really young kid.

[Nanaboostme]

Not according to researchers and Cornell.

And the source of that video is from 'Yahoo!'

Don't even get me started with 'Yahoo!'

[GennGreymane]

This thead will be closed in 3...2...1...

There's no such a thing as "being too stupid for democracy", because that's the point of democracy - everyone can vote.

If you live in a country with 3 other people only and they vote you to act like a dog(they have majority - 75%) and if you don't then they have right to beat you up then better act like a dog...



Are you from US? If you are - then you're stupid, at least that what you said about yourself. :-|

I am from the U.S and I consider myself more oblivious than stupid.