If we're honest with ourselves, most political beliefs aren't reconciled with data. We pick and choose what supports them. Second, there's that temporary milli

If we're honest with ourselves, most political beliefs aren't reconciled with data. We pick and choose what supports them. Second, there's that temporary millionaire thing going on. If you're wealthy, the US is one of the best places in the world to be. You get to have your cake and eat it (healthcare, for example, is less of a concern). The legal system favors you, you can buy your way into media and politics. People see the freedom on the upper end and don't associate that with major limitations on the lower.