"Why do people often vote against their interests?"
Skimmed through: Bush, Gore, anger, right-wing politics.
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In all seriousness, define "interests." They go as far as people's intelligence can carry. However, sometimes the shortest way is the best way.
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Is this what sets USA apart from the rest of the developed world?
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In a sense, yes (if you mean that Americans are the only people who are capable of voting against their "interests"). And I'm pretty proud of it