"The Stupids"

From Kevin Hayden at American Street:

The most important thing about the President’s commutation

Of all the stats and statements, this fact stands out: 45% of Americans have no idea who Scotter Libby is.

People wonder why 40+% think Saddam Hussein was involved in the 9-11 attacks. Especially since Bush and Cheney have both gone on record to state that isn’t true.

Here’s your answer: 40% of Americans just don’t give a shit about the world beyond their direct contact. It might be too complicated. It might seem too big or too corrupt to change. Or maybe they’re too busy with their own stuff to spend time noticing the world go by.
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