Myths about American politics...

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What are some of the common myths out there about American politics?

Off the top of my head:


1. "Reagan Democrats"

2. High-income people vote Democratic (in general)

3. Low-income whites vote Republican (this one's more a matter of degree)

4. Black people are more homophobic than white people

5. America is a "conservative nation"

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1. How did Reagan Democrats not exist?

They did, but they weren't the kinds of people that some  people think they were.

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5. That really depends on how you define "conservative nation".  But it is true that conservatives vastly outnumber liberals when asked for self-identification in polls.

Self-identification is a horrible way of measuring this thing. How about support for liberal policies-which a majority of Americans support?

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From my perspective, I don't care what a private company does.  If they want to segregate, that's fine.  I won't associate myself with them, but I'd say that's their right.

Thus speaks the blissfully unquestioning voice of a straight white able-bodied male from the suburbs.

Property-owner rights are more important than human rights! Get with the program!