Oct 20, 2008 3:07 PM GMT
Every election newspapers, politicians, unions, etc. start endorsing candidates and there is so much hype around it.
Why does it matter so much? Any ideas?
Why does it matter so much? Any ideas?
RunintheCity saidPeople are sheep and prefer to leave critical thinking to others. Thus absolving them of ultimate responsibility. Or so they think.
It's like dealing with something tragic and being able to say, "God works in mysterious ways" or "That's what they advised me to do."
As if we cannot advise ourselves and make the decisions as needed.
John43620 saidI hate to say it but; when it comes to politics and especially international relations, most Americans are dumb as bricks.
I blame this on Union teachers in our public school system. America will never be competitive if we allow unions to continue to exist here.
There was a recent national quiz with just three questions;
1. Which political party currently controls the House of Representatives?
2. Who is the current Secratary of State?
3. Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
Less than half of all polled got any of them right. Very few knew the current PM of the UK.
So, when it comes to politics; endorsements are essential. If yer dumb as a brick, go with the political opinion of someone you admire and the problem's solved, you become an instant genius at politics.
In Mass Media research class we studied the "Peoples Choice" study and it determined this to be the case, opinion leaders have power to sway voters who're too lazy to check things out for themselves.