He then goes on to call american voters stupid, reports cbs news correspondent jan crawford. The most common voting scams and how to get around them. Keep in mind obama prides himself in being the most. Mit professor apologizes for remark on voters the boston globe. Nov 12, 2014 in tapes that just surfaced, jonathan gruber, the architect of obamacare, says americans were duped regarding obamacare. Facing the truth about the american voter kindle edition by rick shenkman. Debates about future legislation and programs should be won or lost on something closer to the merits, not on nontransparent shenanigans. For far too may americans, stumbling through life is such a chore. The stupidity of the american voter led us to hide. Every time our side wins we crow about the wisdom of the american voter. The cost of enforcing the war on consumer surplus may also. The american voter revisited university of michigan press. Congress relies on the stupidity of the american voter all.
Obamacare advisor apologizes for saying stupidity of the. Did hillary clinton say democratic voters are stupid. Published in the mid20 th century, it represents one of the first attempts by social scientists to bring rigorous empirical analysis to bear on questions of political behavior. What it is, why its necessary, how it works in 2011, which. Dont underestimate the stupidity of the average american. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities. The american voter, published in 1960, is a seminal study of voting behavior in the united states, authored by angus campbell, philip converse, warren miller, and donald e. And basically yknow, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever but basically that was really, really critical to get the thing to pass. Obamacare architect says stupid voters let bill pass. Gruber apologizes to congress for calling americans stupid. Plus, more tapes have emerged of him calling taxpayers stupid in. It is a timely book for 2008, with indepth analyses of the 2000 and 2004 elections updating and extending the findings of the original the american voter. But by referring to the stupidity of the american voter as a reason the law was able to pass, the mit professor and affordable care act aca architect has outraged republicans, caused. Nov, 2014 lack of transparency is a huge political advantage and basically, you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically, that was really, really critical to getting.
This is a political forum that is nonbiasednonpartisan and treats every persons position on topics equally. To say that donald trump is a clown is an understatement. Mit economics professor jonathan gruber spoke at a panel on october 17 on the political hurdles obamacare faced in 200910. It is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication. Now, as to his comments that he made, i believe he is confusing the idea of stupidity and ignorance. A quote from hillary clinton about democratic voters being stupid and easy to manipulate is a fabricated one. Even if the call is legitimate, its better to go to the campaigns website and donate than to hand out your information over the phone. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really really critical for the thing to pass. Nov 11, 2014 lack of transparency is a huge political advantage. Nov 10, 2014 a key architect of obamacare has been caught openly boasting about taking advantage of, what he calls, the stupidity of the american voter. In tapes that just surfaced, jonathan gruber, the architect of obamacare, says americans were duped regarding obamacare. But by referring to the stupidity of the american voter as a reason the law. With wit, passion and devastating evidence, shenkman compels us, the praised and petted american people, to look in the mirror for an explanation of why our elections are travesties of informed, intelligent debate. Nov 20, 2014 but are the voters really as stupid as the politicians believe.
Lively and crucial, the book reminds us, however we vote, that theres no such animal as democracy for dummies. In fact, gruber published a comic book health care reform. Jonathan holmes gruber born september 30, 1965 is an american professor of economics at. Stupid and ignorant, is a snarky look at the stupidity and ignorance found amongst the voting citizenry, the politicians they elect, and the professionals who report on their folly. He is the ford professor of economics at the massachusetts institute of technology. The landmark research book, the changing american voter, was a result of political scientists norman vie, sidney verba, and john petrocik being commissioned to look beyond impressions and employ. And basically you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical for the thing to pass. The american voter isnt stupid the american voter was.
And when you realize the depths of the ignorance so many americans take into the voting booth, you may indeed wonder, as shenkman does to great effect in his new book, where indeed the buck stops. Nov 12, 2014 jonathan gruber, the principle designer of the presidents prized health care law and former paid consultant for the obama administration, admitted what the left thinks about the american people, saying that the only reason that they were able to pass obamacare was the stupidity of the american voter. Exploiting the stupidity of the american voter is fun and easy. As a white house consultant, he helped to design obamacare and was then caught afterward on videotape explaining its passage by talking about the stupidity of the american voter.
A new poll suggests the answer may be yes abc news poll suggests that. Nov 10, 2014 and basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical for the thing to passlook, i wish mark was right that we could make it all. Only half of the people vote and half of that bunch do not have a clue as to what they are doing. Facing the truth about the american voter is a political book by. Gettymark wallheiserdrew angerer are american voters actually just stupid. Sure he is highly educated but many book smart people are just dumb. And basically you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter, or whatever but basically that was really, really critical to get anything to pass. Look, i wishwe could make it all transparent, but id rather have this law than not. Nov 30, 2014 and basically you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter, or whatever but basically that was really, really critical to get anything to pass. Questions like that have turned jonathan gruber, who helped to create president barack obamas health care plan, into. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical for the thing to passlook, i wish mark was right that we could make it all.
The american voter revisited is destined to be the definitive volume on american electoral behavior for decades. Obamacare advisor thinks voters are stupid opinion. Washington jonathan gruber, the mit economist who once said passing president obamas health law depended on the stupidity of the american voter, endured a humiliating fourhour. Gruber apologizes to congress for glib obamacare comments. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that. Mit prof helped write obamacare calls american voters stupid. An analysis of trump supporters has identified 5 key traits a new report sheds light on the psychological basis for trumps support. Nov 15, 2014 and basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass. I believe it is true that many politicians rely on the ignorance of the american voter.
The stupidity of the american voter cato institute. Mit economist jonathan gruber sought to distance himself on tuesday from comments that obamacare relied on the stupidity of the american voter to win ultimate passage. Among its controversial conclusions, based on one of the first comprehensive studies of election survey data what. Jonathan gruber should rethink his notion of stupidity. Nov 15, 2014 and basically, you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever. One of the architects of the health care law was caught on camera saying the bill was written specifically so as not to be viewed as a tax. Nov 11, 2014 obamacare advisor apologizes for saying stupidity of the american voter helped law pass. Stupid and ignorant by walt kienia available from rakuten kobo. Thanks to jonathan gruber for revealing obamacare deception. Here is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960.
What i think we are seeing is a very well planned out and financed media campaign and a very lazy american voting populace. He was one of the most senior advisers helping to create the health care law. The video was unearthed and posted on youtube by american commitment. Mencken may have noted that no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the american people, but not even he could have anticipated this.
Was obamacare sold on a pack of lies or just political spin. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. Idiot america, published in 2009, and subtitled how stupidity became a virtue in the land of the free, was a hybrid of the rabid dog pierce and the gifted chronicler of contemporary american life pierce. Jul 01, 2008 facing the truth about the american voter youll be wrong. Voter suppression tactics are as old as the united. Gruber later apologized for calling voters stupid, saying he spoke. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really really critical for the thing obamacare to pass. Jan 01, 2008 his book, idiot america, how stupidity became a virtue in the land of the free, is deservedly a national bestseller. It is also quite accessible, making it ideal for graduate students as well. Neither side really took these midterms too seriously. Andbasically, call it the stupidity of the american voter orwhatever, but basically that was really really critical for thething to pass look, i wish mark was right that we could make itall transparent, but id rather have this law thannot.
Nov 15, 2014 lack of transparency is a huge political advantage. Feb 02, 2015 only half of the people vote and half of that bunch do not have a clue as to what they are doing. Nov 11, 2014 and basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass. Every time the other side wins we complain about the stupidity of the american voter. When these recordings emerged, gruber called these statements mistaken. Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage and basically, you know, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically. Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage, gruber said. Just how stupid are we facing the truth about the american. On the stupidity of the american voter truth and tolerance. Gruber explains that the obama administration passed the socalled.
An analysis of trump supporters has identified 5 key traits. Call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever. Dec 02, 2009 classic studies are defined by their enduring contributions. But at least he is honest, i will get to that in a minute. Its been a week since video first surfaced of obamacare architect jon gruber calling american voters stupid. You can also listen to this interview on our university of. Affordable care act supporter ignites fury with a word.
Its also a curious mix of slow wellargued positioning, historically wellresearched references, and scathingly hilarious comments. Call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass. They make us out to be the enemy and yet rarely end up helping the poor, vulnerable, or the uninsured they claimed to champion from the start. Like bill and ted, their principal rivals among screen duos who play dumb, wayne and garth do their best to elevate stupidity to an art form. Dont underestimate the stupidity of the average american voter.
Facing the truth about the american voter rick shenkman on. An analysis of trump supporters has identified 5 key. And basically, call it the stupidity of the american voter or whatever, but. I am just banking on the gullibility of the american public to prove the same point it always does. No single study matches the study of the american voter. Defenders of obamacare call us selfish, uncaring, and downright evil all in an attempt to defend their big government solution. Feb 03, 2015 the landmark research book, the changing american voter, was a result of political scientists norman vie, sidney verba, and john petrocik being commissioned to look beyond impressions and employ. Jonathan gruber, mit professor and socalled architect of obamacare, is walking back yearold remarks that the health care system overhaul passed only because of the stupidity of the american pe. When it comes to government and politics, we are ignoramuses illinformed, apathetic, and easily manipulated. Heres the youtube where he calls the american voter stupid. Look, i wish that we could make it all transparent, but id rather have this law than not. In the study of electoral politics, one such work is the american voter. In one video, he stated that the american people are too stupid to. The book provides a litany of depressing statisticsmost americans cannot name their representatives in congress, only 20% hold.
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