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Failing the Test of Citizenship - Mike Hersh (c) 2004

Millions of voters failed the test of citizenship, in part because
Republicans lie so effectively and the media refuse to do their jobs.
For example, Dick Cheney went around saying a vote for Kerry was a vote
for a devastating, even nuclear attack in our cities. Oddly, those most
familiar with al Qaeda attacks rejected Cheney's indefensible threats.
Ground Zero for 9/11 - New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the
District of Columbia and even Northern Virginia supported the Democrats.
But in a massive vacuum created by Republican immorality and media
irresponsibility, the Democrats failed as teachers. 

The Bush Republican method rests on manipulating misinformed people, and
making sure they remain misinformed and pliable. While Democrats try to
educate the electorate, Republicans try to trick voters and failing that
to deny voting rights. Too many Americans just don't know the basic
facts, and many don't even care about the facts. That's why Democrats
face serious problems in elections. Those who reject reason - the right
wing base - may remain beyond reach. However, well-informed people
should reach out to the rest of the Republican voters who would have
voted better if they knew better. 

Republicans enjoy an advantage because it's easy to manipulate people
through fear and loathing. It's easy to appeal to the worst in people,
enflame resentment and appeal to bigotry and fear than it is to convey
sometimes complex facts to people overworked, overstressed, and deprived
of sleep. 

Continued:
http://www.mikehersh.com/Failing_the_Test_of_Citizenship.shtml





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