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Quote by: sdbest  The American electorate is unique in that a large percentage--perhaps a majority--of it is suspicious of well-educated, intelligent people. The Democratic primary campaign is indicative. Better educated people vote Obama. Poorly educated people vote Clinton. In other words, smart people vote Barack, stupid people vote Clinton.
The 'elitist' brouhaha that engulfed the Democratic campaign over Obama's "bitter" observation was seized upon not only by Clinton, but also by pundits across the U.S. The exception was Bill Maher, "Hell, yes I want someone smarter than me as President."
Please explain, why do so many Americans--perhaps a majority--think that having a President (like Bush or Reagan) who has the intellect of a salamander is a good thing? Apart from Dick Cheney, why would anyone want a dumb, uneducated President? |
I'd sure like to see proof for your first statement about under educated and Hillary. While I'm somewhat stuck between the two, I know plenty Clinton supporters who are neither under educated, or poorly educated. I would also challenge the stupid remarks. I've met many a "stupid," yet very educated, person. Education never assures one will be smart, or even become smart. It's what you do with it. I've also met many a smart non-college grad, at least smarter than some PHDs I've known. BTW, to be clear, I have two degrees and came close to a third... only dropping out because I spent all my resources getting an AA and my BA. I will always wonder what would have happened if I had been able to afford a PhD. But sometimes education can keep you from coloring outside preset borders. Maybe I'm better off?
Example: Bush is supposedly college educated. I'm sure we both have our doubts regarding how he got that education... but it's still speculation.
I have no idea why people think have lettuce-brained pols sit in the Oval Office is a good thing: except few people have taught themselves to think things through. College can help with that, it can also prevent it. The ability to think through things without sheep-ifying oneself is up to the individual. The first step, I suppose, is challenge one's own assumptions: not just once but for the rest of your life. Most would rather just move on to arrogance. Sad, but true.