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> vote against their own interests If an unemployed factory worker votes for a protectionist who promises to bring back factories, how is he voting against his

• JabavuAdams 10y ago
  That's the first-level analysis. Let's dig deeper... Why would one believe a so-called "protectionist" who has actually off-shored jobs? Why would one believe a billionaire who claims to not be part of the establishment? A billionaire who was a celebrated part of the establishment during the '80s, in New York. That den of conservative values? Why would one trust a candidate who was essentially a left-leaning Democrat until he decided to run for President? Why would one believe a candidate who contradicts himself, is difficult to pin down on any policy details, and who says different things to different groups to a degree that's unprecedented, even for a politician? Anybody can say anything. If you believe someone this erratic, you almost have to be wilfully ignorant of human nature.
  • talmand 10y ago
    Well, for many of your examples I would say they fit both candidates, with small adjustments. So the only choice is to go with the one that currently states what the voters agree with. I'm always fascinated that people don't realize that what one side says today the other side said yesterday.