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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world -3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days 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@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It was the highest turnout last election, no?

Universities are not unpopular.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days 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.