FReepers are by far the most politically astute people I have ever encountered. Most people give politics a cursory look, at best.
It’s not easy being politically astute. Takes a lot of research and involvement.
Much easier to accept Hopey Changey with a blind eye.
Most people are not thinking at all about politics. They’re thinking about their paycheck, their bills and their next vacation.
Yesterday in the airport they were paging Mrs. Bernadette Ayers. As soon as I heard the name my head went up and I looked around. There was not one raised eyebrow.