facepalm of the day

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by OldDog

It's not about HRC. It's about the ignorance of the populace and how they're more interested in the person than the substance.

Good and hard, good and hard.

And this is one case where one can honestly say, "Both sides do it." I remember trying to talk politics with my brother in 2012, who voted for Romney. I asked him which policies of Romney's he supported and he couldn't name a single one. Not one. It's just, hey, he's a Republican and so he's voting for the Republican, even if he has no idea what the guy actually supports. I don't know that a look into the GOP vs. the Dem platform would have made him rethink his vote, because I really have no idea what my brother's views on issues are. I'm not sure he actually has a point of view; he's much more interested in his golf game and fantasy football stats than politics. His wife's political views are right in line with the Dem platform, but she votes Republican every year, because that's what her dad votes. It probably doesn't matter; they live in a big city and so their votes aren't likely tipping any balances, but it's frustrating, because it's not sports, people! You don't stick by your team through thick and thin; you ask, "What have you done for me lately?"

Oddly, and I say that only because it goes against this stereotype, my very right-wing uncle will cross party lines and vote for the Dem sometimes, but usually just in local elections. Because he actually does try to be up on the local issues, anyway. Not often, but occasionally. I give him props for making the effort to cast informed votes, even if I disagree on issues with him.

Then again, he also thought Sarah Palin was "such a nice lady!" so, you know. It is what it is.

And don't try to say anything negative about the late Joe Paterno to him. The man could do no wrong, in his eyes.