I've long said you need an IQ around 1 std dev (115) to have a hint that reality is a bit different than what is fed to the masses.
2 st dev (125) is required to really begin gaining complete fluency. At that point - and beyond - you're not only able to understand systems & facts, but are able to position yourself to consistently "win".
I sometimes question why I even bother; I get why the GOPe just chooses to ride the rubes. I guess it's a personal flaw - as much as I criticize faith, I've still got some remnant belief gene that apparently compels me to stand with the regular joes.
LOL, eventually things will get so bad even the "rubes" are going to figure out something ain't right and will wake up sooner or later, hopefully sooner.