H.L. Mencken said about it: 'No one ever went broke overestimating the stupidity of the American public."

Either way, you're right

“Nobody ever lost a dollar by underestimating the taste of the American public.”

and this:

“There's a sucker born every minute.”

and this:

“Opinions are like assholes; everyone's got one.”

and this:

“Never give a sucker an even break.”

"There's a sucker born every minute". (Barnum was famous for using the ignorance of his viewers to his financial advantage). He opened Barnum's Museum, a collection full of oddities, misshapen animals, etc. in the 5 Points Section of New York to huge crowds. However, the customers kept staying in the museum, wouldn't leave (which meant more paying customers couldn't come in). He solved this by putting up a sign with an arrow pointing out the door which read "THIS WAY TO THE EGRESS". The all ran out looking to see the remarkable new bird Barnum had on exhibit. Kind of like today's Rethuglicans.

Squandered to lose the election the Republican party among themselves will disintegrate.No longer will Ignorant, Racist, Misogynist assholes pay homage to the 1% .

Some Americans are easily convinced..

Republicans and Rove will do whatever they can to effect a victory.. they have done it all before..

Mitt and the Repukes have totally alienated the majority of half the population of the country: WOMEN. Then there are Seniors, Minorities, Non-Christians, Middle Class, Poor, Public Service Workers. WHO haven't they alienated? Rich, White, Christan Men? They cannot win with just that demographic. THIS is the difference with Bush and Nixon.

of the public perception that this race is closer than it really is.

there's some kind of made up scandal coming. i can smell it.

and don't forget all our votes are still being counted by Diebold.

not once, but twice.

Medicare is the nail in the coffin for them. The Romney campaign miscalculated this and wish they could back track but it's too late.



Every poll no matter which side of the aisle they come from.

Do not want Medicare changed in this country.

Do you think we would be so complacent as to stay home in November? Stop paying attention? Precisely what are we supposed to DO while we remain ever vigilant?

Some people won't volunteer or will give less time
Less calls get made
less doors get knocked upon
less cash is donated
turnout and outcomes can be affected down the whole ticket.
That's what it means.

com·pla·cent/kəmˈplāsənt/
Adjective:
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Synonyms:
self-satisfied - smug - pleased - contented - satisfied

Yeah, I get it. We are supposed to be CONCERNED!

But what do CONCERNED people do other than point out the other sides fuck ups, donate what they can to Obama, volunteer when they can and vote? Cause hand wringing and teeth gnashing are fairly pointless wastes of time.

registration and turnout is dependent upon people who DON'T live and breathe this political shit every day like we do.
They can be easily affected by the "conventional wisdom"
Vigilance is our watch word.
Your post is the exact attitude we have to watch out for.
"Oh you don;'t think people will turnout? You Handwringer and toothgnasher."
That attitude is a political killer and you posted it twice because you first comment to me wasn't enough?
That's the problem.
Your belief that everyone is going to turn out and vote the way you think.
Dukakis lost in 88 because of that attitude and he had a 16 point lead at this date in the race.