Reply #6: You've been listening to too much cable. [View All]

[babylonsister]

;) What 'wedge' issues have been used for so many years? Guns, abortions, religion, gays, for a few examples. He was just making the distinction that people choose to embrace whatever issue, like pro-gun, for instance, because they know no politician will ever listen to them about economic issues if the past is preview. Obama was merely trying to distinguish why people used the wedge issues, and to let them know he's aware of economic problems and will do something about them. That's why he also claimed people are so bitter. He's right, you know...

People never vote for their economic interests because no one has honestly ever addressed them before to such an extent. If this is what it takes for this conversation to go forward, so be it.