The "voting against their own interests" statement (economic, money, government)

[t206]

Am I the only one that finds this statement highly offensive? I usually hear it from democrats as what I can only assume is an attempt to covertly say "Look, you are an idiot and we know whats best for you" without actually saying it. The assumption that they know the background, inputs, desires, thought process, and life story of people they literally don't even know is incredibly arrogant.

[No_Recess]

Anyone who votes is voting against their own interests.

[t206]

Originally Posted by No_Recess

Anyone who votes is voting against their own interests.

Lol...that is the perfect answer and I didn't even think of it. I wish I could close the thread and the voting now.

[phma]

Originally Posted by t206

Lol...that is the perfect answer and I didn't even think of it. I wish I could close the thread and the voting now.

It's going to be difficult to argue against his statement. Don't you hate that when someone smart shows up right away and ruins the thread.

[moionfire]

Originally Posted by t206

Am I the only one that finds this statement highly offensive? I usually hear it from democrats as what I can only assume is an attempt to covertly say "Look, you are an idiot and we know whats best for you" without actually saying it. The assumption that they know the background, inputs, desires, thought process, and life story of people they literally don't even know is incredibly arrogant.

If the policy makes you poorer it is against your interest even if you support a policy on principle.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by moionfire

If the policy makes you poorer it is against your interest even if you support a policy on principle.

That assumes money is the only thing with value. Pretty materialistic.

So if you are forced into prostitution but get to keep half the money your interests were advanced!

[whogo]

Let us say you are wealthy and gay. It may be in your economic interest to vote Republican but on social issues you may prefer Democrats.

[momonkey]

Originally Posted by t206

Am I the only one that finds this statement highly offensive? I usually hear it from democrats as what I can only assume is an attempt to covertly say "Look, you are an idiot and we know whats best for you" without actually saying it. The assumption that they know the background, inputs, desires, thought process, and life story of people they literally don't even know is incredibly arrogant.

I think its mostly perspective.


From the perspective of a net recipient of government goodies, anyone who doesn`t use the state to force others to pay their way is divorced from reason.

[Icy Tea]

The problem is that those who use it are more guilty of it themselves.

[Bulldogdad]

What idiots would be offended that stupid statement.

Oh, see poll.