It’s sad when a country that now ranks similar to the third world in many aspects, wants a leadership team that their intelligence is the same level as an average American. The logic is full of flaws.
Many years ago I was arguing with my sister (a republican) that Bush is not the most intelligent individual and although I have nothing against him personally, I don’t believe that he would be the best choice running the country. She replied that Bush is someone who she can relate to and have him over for dinner. Her husband then stepped in and added that he can have beer with Bush and relate well to him. I was amazed and told them that their thinking is not a correct criterion in choosing a president for the country.
The puzzling fact about the American public not wanting the best and brightest to rule but rather an average individual is one of the kind. Those who are heavily affiliated with a party are usually excused since they would vote based on their party’s dictation, but for those who are “undecided”? I would expect more.
Choosing a brilliant candidate is not turning your back against the average Americans. Choosing a bright president means to have a representative in the world stage that is competent and his understandings are above mine. There is a sense of fear about intelligence in this society and I find that to be the most dangerous trend grabbing our society on its throat similar to a deadly disease.
Watching the debate last night I could just imagine the headlines coming out the next day “A hockey Mom didn’t chock” or “Palin communicated with the average American” or “she is like me” and so on.
Those who think that an individual on the street, any average person, can save our country from this mess and future challenges are fooling themselves. If we continue choosing our president based on the lowest common denominator, than we are ready to submit to the consequences rather than solving them. Imagine the older generations, or the founding fathers were at this level of intelligence. They were ahead of their time not with the times or “the average Americans”. What changed?
If McCain gets in we are doomed and America will continue on this downward trend, “you bet ya”…
