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I think the term "low-information voters" get thrown around as an insult, but the reality is that like, most people probably should just care about whether they

I think the term "low-information voters" get thrown around as an insult, but the reality is that like, most people probably should just care about whether they feel they have enough money to be successful. I kept seeing this thing on reddit denigrating people for choosing Facism to save 50 cents on eggs. But this perspective fucking sucks. Purchasing power is probably 95% of general happiness and fulfillment for most people. I think it's very rational to choose "This person might benefit me and my community specifically" over "our policies are more sustainable for the whole nation in the long term."

zero-sharp 2y ago
Of course it's rational to vote for your interests. I'm just surprised about Trump's continued career, despite the litigation and January 6th. I guess next time our representatives will have to up the ante with their rhetoric, lies, and defiance, just like Trump. And after more of our political system starts to disintegrate and the Democrats get their way, we can also say "we were just voting for our interests too."
toomuchtodo 2y ago
It’s only rational if your choice has the possibility of fixing the problem. This choice didn’t. All policy presented will make inflation increase or prices spike (lower interest rates, tariffs, reduced immigration and deportation, corporate consolidation due to reduced antitrust enforcement). Hence, your low information unsophisticated voter.