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why do the majority of Americans keep voting against their own economic interests?

Forget the Dem or Rep argument....would u take a job that couldn't pay your Federal Income Tax...the majority of congress ppls salaries wont cover their income tax...this country is majority middle class to poor population...why aren't we sending smart ppl to congress that actually need the job...If I listen to what employers have told me...Most Congress ppl are over qualified based on their net worth...Which also presents the question..How does a conservative even have a argument or hand in politics..?

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bekind....Over the last 2 years Ive watched Conservative business owners hold the countries feet to the fire for more tax breaks vs hiring ppl..even in light that there was consumer confidence increases since December of 09...

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Bekind I think ur missing the question...Why would a millionaire take a job making 200k...Ill use the former Senator from my state, John Heinz. He was worth 50plus million in the 80s while making about 90k....Jon Corzine spent 100million of his money for his campaign to become governor of NJ...for a $175k salary....

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Neither side of congress or the senate has our economic interest in their portfolios.

    Herb

  • 9 years ago

    It revolves around your own idea of what the economic interests are. Are you more worried about your own immediate needs or are you worried about the whole nation going bankrupt? I think you know which party is which in regard to that statement. I'm hoping someone can stop the madness and save the nation so I will vote for a conservative.

  • Josh
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Cunning propaganda campaigns based on ethnic fear-mongering and appeals to sexual repression.

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