Sydney Sweeney does an ad for jeans, media throws a hissy fit

[Chrkeller]

IcaroRibeiro said:

Chrkeller said:

Very well articulated Curl.  This is exactly what is happening all across the country.  

I know absolutely brilliant people who voted republican last election.  People who run circles around many folks here.  But many liberals will insist those people have to be "dumb" because they can't fathom a world where someone might not agree with their platform.  Thr left have created this attitude "if you don't agree, you are beneath me."  Well the message has been received and middle America has responded with "go **** yourself" attitude of their own.  

Smart people who vote for Republicans are of course people who benefit from republican policies (high class citzens)

Poor and low middle classes who vote for Republicans are either:

- Dumb who vote for the benefit of others 

- Poorly educated (I.e. don't really understand economy, politics or things related)

-Single-issue voters (extremely conservative, hate immigrants, anti contemporary culture, etc)

- Or workers who think they will get rich in future, and Republicans will be there to protect their money eventually. I'd say this is a subset of the dumb people, but there are the 1% of smart people who actually get rich among those so there is that 

This is very strange in the USA. The states who vote republican are historically poorer, rural with a less educated people (Democrats always won among college educated people). In most countries I follow elections the poorer classes tend to vote for socialist or labors party. This is because even a lower class voter who barely finished elementary school can understand the best path for his own survival is to vote left and expect government to give them some income distribution, free healthcare and housing

You forgot about a 5th group.  Low income workers don't expect others to pay their bills.  Many people in the US would benefit from free college or Universal healthcare, but don't want it, because expecting others to carry our burden isn't part of our core belief. 

Many Americans genuinely believe in boot straps and simply don't want a charity based system.  Unless somebody has lived and experienced America, this is a hard concept to explain.  I know plenty of people who absolutely would not take money even if helped.  There is a pride aspect to taking care of ones self.  

For many middle Americans, social support is considered charity and being offered charity is offensive.  Many would rather live a modest life than reduce their pride by taking from others.  

This is a huge part of American culture that too many here, whom never have experienced first hand, simply don't understand.  

The idea "they dumb" is ****ing nonsense and reeks of ignorance.  

People in the Midwest don't want liberal help.  They are a very prideful group of people who are well aware of what liberals think of them.  Hence they vote the way they do.  

*I've lived 40+ years throughout the Midwest.

Last edited by Chrkeller - on 17 August 2025