Think about the stupidest conservative you personally know, like a family member or Facebook friend.

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4. stupidity and the average American voter

Sarah Palin, George Bush, Mike Huckabee, the list of ignorant, uninformed Republicans could go on and on. Agreed they are all ignorant and uninformed, in the grand tradition of Ronald Reagan himself and the Know Nothing Party. But they serve a useful purpose in American politics. Many Americans demonstrate very little actual knowledge of American history or current events. But ignorant people do not appreciate being shown up, and they do need to feel that they are actually quite smart. Therein lies the genius of the Republicans who actually run the party. By nominating ignorant people, the Republicans appeal to the average ignoramus who feels that he/she is just as smart as that person running for President. Sarah Palin is the ideal candidate to appeal to the uninformed because by her language and actions she validates the American myth that ANYONE can be President.