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The narrative that ads, more than actual voters, were what got the president elected is missing the bigger picture. Did ads help? Sure, but in the end, a person
by Jamwinner 7y ago
The narrative that ads, more than actual voters, were what got the president elected is missing the bigger picture. Did ads help? Sure, but in the end, a person with a pulse and their best interest in mind made the decision in the booth, not russians or facebook. If you think there is a problem, and I would agree, start with the people. This open assumption that anyone who voted in a manner contrary to your view is "under informed" only widens the devide between people who all want nearly the same outcome. No matter who you voted for, or will vote for, you are already doing the right thing by voting. Everyone who takes part in the process deserves our love and respect, no matter how contrary it may seem.
- dllthomas 7y agoI think we're all under-informed, to be honest. Or more precisely, I think we voters are generally better informed than is rationally appropriate, based on the amount of a difference we can individually make. And I think we're under-informed based on the amount of knowledge and consideration the questions deserve if we're to have a good chance of picking the best answer. I think this magnifies the influence of advertising, dishonesty, and the superficial.