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In reply to the discussion: We Are Just A Selfish Stupid Ass Nation That Deserves What We Get. [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Only approx 34% of eligible voters voted for Pres Obama's reelection in 2012. And he is more conservative than Nixon. Had the Democrats been running a true progressive the percentage would have been considerably lower. Americans are not choosing progressive politicians.
The fact that millions and millions of Americans that are unemployed, losing their homes, losing their retirements, have no or inadequate health insurance, and still do not seek a progressive to vote for has to make one think they are getting what they are voting for.
This doesnt mean that the 1% doesnt deserve condemnation for their part in subjugating our democracy, but it is extremely frustrating when millions and millions of Americans either vote against their best interest or dont vote at all.