This is why there should be an IQ test to vote. Though, sadly or not, most 'hood' default-Democrats (WHITE MAN BE KEEPIN' US DOWN) wouldn't be able to vote. Thankfully, neither would this chick.
Watch and listen closely and you will begin to comprehend the reality of the United States of America. Do not indulge, Americans, in thinking that these people are not representative of your nation and its people. Whatever Americans collectively imagine themselves to be, this video (and the Springer Show, and Maury, and the rest) provide a view of reality that puts the lie to the idealizations. There are enough of these people to go on electing monsters like McCain and Palin to continue the Bush-Cheney legacy of an empire run by ruthless pirates.
Americans, for the most part, are as dumb as stones. Look at them now "bailing out" with $700 billion dollars they don't have all of the richest people in their country while they scratch around for beer and cigarette money.
No, she doesn't come across as the most informed person but she does have the right to vote. I wish people would get better informed but I think that to make any kind of voting test mandatory is an infringement of inalienable democratic rights.
Individuals insist upon the concept of "inalienable democratic rights" without insisting upon any concept of "inalienable democratic responsibilities". One of these responsibilities is to be educated enough in the current political situation so as to be able to make an informed decision.
As a note to everyone in the world.. I am an American citizen. I recognize that many Americans are idiots. Our nation is one with enormously effective safety regulations enforced economically through legislation, so it's nearly impossible for stupidity to result in one removing ones' self from the gene pool. Opposite that, our intelligent citizens recognize economic turbulence when they see it and make the decision not to breed much or at all. See: opening sequence of the film 'Idiocracy' for a shockingly accurate depiction of why the US is where we are today.
On behalf of our mostly well-intentioned but miserably ill-equipped citizens, I offer the only thing I can offer, my apology. Please don't hate us because our idiots elect assholes who lie to everyone. Most of us don't know any better, and those that do are too few to sway a vote.
Ah, she admits to voting for Hillary. Good job Democrat recruiters -- she's all yours!
Republicans and Democrats both tell us all people are equal, so they can have people like this to vote for them and avoid discussing important issues. No wonder democracy is such a failure.
In reality, idiots and geniuses have different levels of ability that are far from equal, but that is too politically incorrect to admit.
i totally agree! i mean, even though i haven't actually MET the majority of americans, i don't need to. this one person clearly represents the views of three hundred thousand people.
you know, it breaks my heart when people like you make such broad generalizations about the world. she may be uneducated, but your hate is what's wrong with the world, not her.
I hate to put this on West Virginia. It could just as well be Eastern Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, North Georgia, or (God forbid) right here in good ol' East Tennessee. One thing is for sure. She is a descendant of the Scots-Irish who settled this region 250 years ago.
I am truly ashamed to say that I am an American citizen right now. Is it any wonder, that when some of our country's "finest" manage to find their way online or on tv, why other countries hate us? I wish that I could say that this was an isolated incident and is a complete misrepresentation of the American people, unfortunately it is not. Everywhere you go in this country you will find idiots like this. We have become a society full of lazy, me-first dopes who care about nothing but themselves. The arrogance and sense of entitlement is beyond imagine. It's a shame this once great nation has fallen to this level and more than likely it is only going to get worse.
What an embarrassment. Sadly, ζητητης is correct -- THIS is why we're hated around the world; her thinking IS representative of a huge portion of our population in the United States (or else the current election would NEVER be as close as it is -- outside of the very rich, top 1% of the population, only a complete fool would vote for anyone but Obama).
This uneducated hillbilly should never be allowed anywhere NEAR a voting booth, but she exposes an even bigger problem than her own: there are MILLIONS of Americans that are just like her, to one degree or another. All of them suckered by the Republican Machine hammering away at the "Barack HUSSEIN Obama" issue as if it were an actual concern; all of them under the mistaken impression that we're at war WITH Iraq (as opposed to fighting a war IN Iraq -- BIG difference); all of them convinced that a man with brown skin and an "A-rab" name will only serve to undermine our country.
If Obama loses, it would be wise for all thinking Americans to VACATE the country. A full-blown theocracy is just around the corner, and dimwits like the woman featured in this video will truly be in charge. A McCain win will all but guarantee a police state run by Evangelicals, bent on bringing about The Rapture. VOTE DEMOCRATIC.
Comment from: Captain America [Visitor] · http://reason.org
> I love drunk southerners. Especially the democraps.
Dude, she's voting Republicrap this time because she thinks Obama is an Arab.
But I don't expect a free-market Republicrap who supports a government bailout to be managed by the same people who caused this to be any smarter than her.
Some of you have Americans pegged right, we are mostly a bunch of dumb fucks. You'd have to think so after the last election at least. I know I do and I live in this damn country. I don't think it's very fair of you to say that we're all like this. If you honestly believe that's a fair generalization then you might just fit in here in America.
Wow, lot of American bashing going on in this thread. I guess we'll let it go since we are the richest country in the world. Oh, and when you Euros get in another world war, just give us a buzz and we'll save you from yourselves,and then bail out your entire continent.
If there is a disaster, give us a call, we'll send the best doctors in the world to help you.
When you embrace Keynes and Marx, give us a call and we'll buy your exports ( and still exceed you output and GDP growth decade over decade over decade).
When you can't do anything about the aids epidemic in Africa, give us a call and President Bush will send over millions, which you cannot do, because of your socialist economies.
Send us your children,we will educate them at MIT, Harvard, Ohio State, Florida state, or any of the other finest colleges in the world.
And you can even continue to bash us,
But would you do us one minor favor, please, just say thank you every chance you get to the men who lost grandfathers and fathers and sons and brothers helping you to defeat Hitler? Helping you French to disentangle from Southeast Asia, and carrying the load ourselves? We all know I could go on don't we?
wait a minute, these people exist?
Holly shitzles... thats incredible.
Thought, they where just a Hollywood thing... with Jerry springer.
But, ok... I guess mc cain... loves his people...
@ζητητης ......wow. All I have to say is wow. All of you that agree with this ignorant moron...wow. I have lived in this country (US) for 20+ years, and have met very few people such as this lady. I have lived in europe for over 2 years, and I met very few people such as this. Im a fairly educated person in respects to world diversity, and I know that this is not what "most", or even "a lot" of americans are like. Liars and greed-filled men and women in the White House are products of a lot more than this or people like this lady. Its ironic that people get on here and are so quick to judge this lady as "mis-informed" and "ignorant" (as she is), yet are so quick to judge the US as a whole. again, I say wow. How about you actually come to america and see what the people are like!
I hope the people here who are commenting that this is person is representative of the American public, I'd like to remind you that it's easy to find an idiot anywhere. All populations have roughly the same number of unintelligent people in it as they do very intelligent people. The ranges are generally speaking very close, and on IQ tests (like many other industrialized nations) the US tends to score on average above the average of 100 pts.
I'd also like to remind those who are stating that this person is representative of the United States that we have more Nobel prizes than anyone else. In fact, UC Berkeley alone (I could list many other universities) has more Nobel prizes to it than the entire country of Japan.
Yes we have our share of idiots. But so does every other nation.
Another reason to support expansion of the education system. The no child left behind program, is a farce. We need to face the facts that the American education system is way behind the international curve.
This is the level of education the Republican party would prefer for all Americans.
No they can't, this is one of the things that confuses everyone about your great country, how can it be so ass backwards when it comes to your election system with the lack of voting allowed for such a large number of your population (even if we look solely at the criminal population that is behind bars population or that fact that certain states ban ex-cons from voting EVER), or the fact that you use the Electoral College still. Maintaining these antiquated tools as part of your current election process is so mind boggling.
@YouKnow
"The ranges are generally speaking very close, and on IQ tests (like many other industrialized nations) the US tends to score on average above the average of 100 pts."
You made this up, either you are purposefully being a liar or are fed lines that you believe without looking up the actual information. You are tantamount to the woman in the video, but with better grasp of the English language.
that's okay, she does have the right to vote, but definitely not while under the influence of substances or alcohol. This woman's breath must have been flammable considering the slurring coming out of her mouth.
@Ray: The Scots-Irish settled in places other than the South. a person like this could just as easily be from Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Maine, Idaho, or, I don't know...Alaska.
does it look like they are having a hard time no they are having fun you idiots think all people from the hills are the same but you in the cities are the fucked up idiots they those people have it made sure they are mostly poor they breath cleaner air eat fresh vegies drink pure water and i will be moving back soon and o yes please keep thinking that every one there runs around all day getting drunk on 4 wheelers and acting like them because that keeps the real idiots like you away away and please make a few more movies like wrong turn and deleverince that also keeps idiots away people from the hills have bigger hearts than anyone
While shocking at first because of her incredibly strong accent, this video isn't that big a deal upon reflection. First of all, the lady is not as stupid as some commenters allege. More importantly, most of you are clearly judging her because of her accent and speaking style. I admit, it makes her sound like a scary backwoods idiot. But it's prejudice to judge someone based on their accent, right? Are we not revealing our own flaws when we do so? A transcript of this interview would not get the same strong reaction as the video is getting.
So what is fair game is the actual content of her little tirade. She's fixated on Obama's middle name, no doubt about that. And you can say that she's stupid for thinking he would be sympathetic to our enemies because of it. But is that really so preposterous that some might think this? The man does share a name with Saddam Hussein - the very person we went to war with. Naturally a few less enlightened people are going to say, "hey what the hayell?". Besides, war doesn't make sense no matter what angle you view it from, so why should this woman's lack of understanding be so stunning.
Don't be chicken shit and overlook the (relatively) impressive things she said. She voted for Hillary Clinton (come on, a lot of you who judged her in two seconds would have bet money she was a full blown Red Stater) and she objected when the other passenger called Obama a 'nigger lover' by saying, "Black ain't got nothing to do with it."
Lastly, to the handful of asswipes who had the gaul to say that this is typical America - just go away. Your jealousy of our country is embarassing. Plus it just isn't true. I've travelled all across this country (and abroad) and the people in this video are not typical America. Grow up.
Barack Hussein Obama Dook Der Jobs (Because he is Muslim) Barack HUSSEIN Obama is MUSLEM and I have living proof. One of my fellows hobos from Hobo land says that Barack Hussein Obama is a muslin and you know she’s right cuz she’s on an ATV and those are from AMERICA. And just like America we shou...
@Dick Smart: Yes. Impressive that she voted for Hillary. She has demonstrated a clear ability to pick a candidate that is not viable.
Your right, her accent makes her look country (as opposed to urban), where these kind of views are much more prevalent. And she looks like a drunk, which also fits the demographic of someone with her views.
You see, this IS America. Not the urban America from the cities (where Obama thrives), but the small town America that is just FILLED with people just like her. They are proud and they are ignorant.
You say you've travelled all across the country. Have you really spent a lot of time with the people in small towns?
I am happy I am Canadian. Not to put any stereotypes, but not all Americans are like this. The questions you have to ask yourselves is: What is the proportion of people in the states who are like this? How many people in the states are racist? and most importantly: is she intoxicated?
Many of these comments are just as arrogant, prissy, and dripping with self-indulgance as the video itself. This woman is out of her mind, but hypocisy is just as ugly a thing no matter what country you live in.
First, shame on you that profess to be americans and say you are ashamed of this country. You don't like, LEAVE. Go try living in another country.
The whole point of this, which most of you are missing is, are you ready?
This is a free country, no one trys to tell us how to think or how to live. As long as we are not harming anyone, we can do what we like, say what we please, disagree with anyone -(even our president) and not have to worry about being jailed, killed, etc...
Sorry but no other country is like this. None. Some may come close, but are not at our level.
Strange when you think about it, whenever there is disaster, who his there to help out? Hmmm, America, we send food, money, people to help.
How many other countrys do that all the time?
And one last thing, We may not agree on everything here in America, But bloody our nose and find out how much we will pull together and put our differences aside to go after the common enemy.
This is horrible, and on top of that-it
doesn't matter if she's a democrat or
a republican. Most likely the only reason
she says she was going to vote for Hillary
was because Hillary is a woman. Also both
Obama and McCain are unsuitable canidates.
But, they are the only ones we have. Just
like Bush and Kerry and about every other
election in our history. There is very
little hope don't get me wrong both canidates
have their merits; however, neither of which
have the pure will, know-how, integrity,
insticts, and skill that it takes. I hate to
do this; however, this is a election
between a douche and a turd sandwich.
ps.
what I find really funny is somewhere
in history. What democrat and republican.
Stood for have flipped. Democrats now stand
for what republicans use to and Repulicans
have done the same. Politics is not only
dirty but it also goes which ever way the
wind may blow it. All I can say, is please
vote for who ever will do the best job. Use
and know the facts, and trust your gut.
Also I'd probably say this person or that
person is better but neither of these
canidates shines so just choose the one who
will do the least damage
pss.
also obama smarter than mccain. however,
obama leaves me with a bad feeling.
we'll see how history unfolds. But with
McCain I know what I'm in for another Bush
administration. More big business. More
political raping of our economy. I don't
know what would come if Obama won, something
about him I don't trust. And I don't trust
McCain. But with McCain I know how it will
turn out. With Obama it's like rolling dice
but If you need 6's to win. there's a good
chance you won't.
Fuck all of you anti-Americans!
Your all more screwed up than we are and you bash the US??? I just don’t get it!
Next time you bash Americans take a look over your shoulder before you type.
If we were any different you Europeans and asians would all be either wearing German uniforms or be 6 foot under or something in that sense.
USA is the land of the “BRAVE”! Brave enough to take a stand you dirty motherfucks who are so perfect!
Go fuck yourself and call HUGO when you have a problem next time.
Really, anything like those three things in ttha that video need to be rounded up and shot.
Yeah. Executed.
We don't need sub-human filth like those
redneck freaks soiling our planet.
When that "woman" opened its mouth and
started to "talk"...I felt a decent amount
of anger knowing that people like this are
allowed to live and voice their opinions.
("People like this" = uninformed racist,
bigoted morons.)
I have read more comments and feel that I need to make a 3rd comment.
This mainly concerns the poster from above "Proud to be an American"
Shame on you. You filthy filthy hypocrite. You say that America is free and no one tells us how to live. You just entirely defeated any merit you had. You are trying to tell me how to live my life. Shame on you. You obviously don't love America or you would respect our RIGHT TO FREE SPEACH...filthy disgusting hypocrite!
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What amazes me is that every post to this video ASSUMES that it is factual. Because it looks real, sounds real, has every possible visual resemblance of being real and factual, then it is.
Please invest some time at www.criticalthinking.org for some education.
For those non-Americans calling U.S. citizens like these, "studid," please note their racial composition, European in origin. For those American citizens who are in shock, didn't you know this is the type of people that U.S. citizens of color have always had to deal with? Unfortunately, these "cracker" types exist in the U.K, Australia and New Zealand as well. G-d save us all.
Wow, lot of American bashing going on in this thread. I guess we'll let it go since we are the richest country in the world. Oh, and when you Euros get in another world war, just give us a buzz and we'll save you from yourselves,and then bail out your entire continent.
If there is a disaster, give us a call, we'll send the best doctors in the world to help you.
When you embrace Keynes and Marx, give us a call and we'll buy your exports ( and still exceed you output and GDP growth decade over decade over decade).
When you can't do anything about the aids epidemic in Africa, give us a call and President Bush will send over millions, which you cannot do, because of your socialist economies.
Send us your children,we will educate them at MIT, Harvard, Ohio State, Florida state, or any of the other finest colleges in the world.
And you can even continue to bash us,
But would you do us one minor favor, please, just say thank you every chance you get to the men who lost grandfathers and fathers and sons and brothers helping you to defeat Hitler? Helping you French to disentangle from Southeast Asia, and carrying the load ourselves? We all know I could go on don't we?
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And yet another misinformed, uneducated American speaks with bullying force.
You are not the richest country in the world - witness the 700 billion bailout needed on Wall Street and (surprise, surprise) money injected from economies around the globe to save your over-inflated homes and greedy consumerism.
WWII was not an effort the USA supported until after they got bombed in Pearl Harbour. The "Allies" had been fighting together for the cause long before your country showed up.
The USA does not have the best education system in the entire world and I would urge you to educate yourself and learn about the world from a global perspective before you start making assumptions.
You talk about Europeans saving eachother from themselves but we all know I could go on about Americans, right?