Civil War, Part II

[--Pete]

Hi,

I think the issue here is why do people keep voting for politicians who have obviously very left leaning views on taxes, government, and social policies, yet when voting on the issues directly they are defeated soundly?

Because most people don't understand TANSTAAFL. If asked, "Do you want universal health care?", most will say yes. Ask those same people, "Do you want to pay a third of your income for health care?", and they'll overwhelmingly say no.

Most people are for the benefits, against the costs, too stupid to realize that that is an illogical position, and they're still allowed to vote.

--Pete