The 'Silent Majority' Is Rapidly Becoming the
'Angry Majority'
Posted By: ladydawgfan, 7/20/2021 2:01:55 PM
The "silent majority" was mentioned by President Nixon in 1969, who labeled middle Americans who weren't protesting the Vietnam war or joining the counter culture — two activities being over-reported by the media of the day. The silent majority didn't speak up much but respected traditional American values with a good-natured approach to political issues. They were silent, but they voted. In 1972, Nixon was re-elected with one of the largest landslides in U.S. history — 520 electoral votes to only 17 for McGovern. Today, most Americans focus on work and family and trust that our elected officials will work for us,
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They were silent, but they voted. In 1972, Nixon was re-elected with one of the largest landslides in U.S. history — 520 electoral votes to only 17 for McGovern.
Today, most Americans focus on work and family and trust that our elected officials will work for us,
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I am very careful of with whom I discuss politics, even in my own family. I don't have political bumper stickers on my car, nor do I wear political clothing, although I DID wear red on voting day, both in 2016 and 2020. And at this point, I will NOT be getting the jab until they produce one that has been thoroughly tested and vetted and then approved by the FDA.