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[–] OhStopYellingAtMe 34 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yet he’s never won the popular vote. The majority of Americans don’t like him. His backers are just good at manipulating the rubes and gaming the system.

[–] FlyingSquid -3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

"Never won the popular vote" isn't saying much considering our low voter turnout.

Which is another thing which supports the idea that America is a pretty anti-intellectual country.

I'm not sure why you're trying to pretend otherwise.

Edit: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/nearly-7-in-10-u-s-adults-believe-in-angels-ap-norc-poll-finds

[–] ABCDE 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It was the highest turnout last election, no?

Universities are not unpopular.

[–] FlyingSquid -1 points 3 weeks ago

Universities are not unpopular because it's hard to get a decent-paying job without a degree unless you want to do something like be a plumber or electrician.