Originally Posted by Halx

I don't really follow when you say that these people aren't being represented. They don't even know what they WANT or what is best for the country. They are confused, dumb, uninformed and fanatic. However, for all that, they DO have politicians in their corner. They have Bobby Jindal and Sarah Palin. They have talk show hosts and an entire cable news network. These people are represented far more than people on the other end of the political spectrum. Politicians wont touch drug and sex legalization with a ten foot pole, but they'll shoot down a needed healthcare bill simply because it runs up against the party line.

Their views and concerns aren't even based on reality, but I contend that despite this, they are NOT being ignored. They are, in fact, being given too much play time in the national discourse.

Originally Posted by dksuddeth

and this doesn't help soften any of the anger out there. whether you THINK they are dumb and uninformed or they actually are is irrelevant.

once again, the majority of these protesters are not dyed in the wool righties. They are middle road americans (this comprises a variety of slightly left and rights) and they are NOT being represented. Just because they have a congressperson for their district does not mean that their best interests are being represented. This is what part of their anger is about.


so your contention is that because they are just plain stupid, that they should be ignored. they should just shut up and let those in power do what they think is best for them. really good idea there. That's sure to ease a lot of hostility.