Who is the Silent Majority? Is it Nixon's idea that it is a conservative faction who blindly support America through any given war ("Sacrifice. Sacrifice. Sacrifice.")
Or is it people who don't vote because they think there is little the people can do to change their own government? or who think they should be allowed to smoke pot? or something else?
And why the heck don't they vote so we can figure it out!
2006-08-30 09:38:14 · 4 answers · asked by Aleksandr 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
i'm not 100% sure, but i think it refers to the opinions silently held outside of the voting booth...just at any time, and are not represented by the media, are usually different from the media, and are kept silent simply because it's not exactly an election going on, just public opinion not shared and not represented by the media.
2006-08-30 09:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by debbie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, the silent majority is just that. Most do not vote and to me are not very good citizens.
2006-08-30 09:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by jimbo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
and how many times did al gore have the vote`s counted? most say, what is the point? they will do what they want to anyway
2006-08-30 11:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by krusty_blue_spaz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is called apathy
they don't bother to vote so they will not be responsible for politicians like a Clinton
2006-08-30 09:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋