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16. I heard that conservatives vote for an authoritative candidate while liberals want a

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:21 PM

Oct 2012

compassionate leader. It's pretty obvious that many people don't vote for what is in their self-interest.

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Misinformed USA: Why average Americans vote for Republicans [View all] Pharaoh Oct 2012 OP

Extreme fundies, superrich, racists vote for Reeps! ananda Oct 2012 #1

I tried bringing that up with my father Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #6

Otherwise known as "god & guns" to so many of them Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #7

In some parts of the world, it is known as "Allah and AK-47" :D JackN415 Oct 2012 #14

Astute Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #17

Agreed. They choose not to let in anything that makes them think. lindysalsagal Oct 2012 #18

Most Americans are apolitical conformists and go with the winds and tides. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2012 #8

Bingo. MadrasT Oct 2012 #9

Met somebody this week who voted for Romney Kindly Refrain Oct 2012 #10

Imagine growing up in Oklahoma. moondust Oct 2012 #11

Some people believe that others are wealthy because Ilsa Oct 2012 #13

Too many people simply vote their party line LucasD Oct 2012 #15

all poor people are just millionaires temporarily down on their luck spanone Oct 2012 #19