Common Sense 170 – To Dum Two Vowt

Would the U.S. be in better shape if American voters were more politically savvy? Dan looks at a few ideas designed to raise the I.Q. of the electorate. Also: Anonymous saviors on white horses.

Show Notes:
1. “What Fuels the Grass-Roots Rage” by E. J. Dionne for the Washington Post, February 11, 2010.
2. “Never Heard That Before” by Thomas Friedman for the New York Times, January 30, 2010.
3. “Budget fixes are simple-and unthinkable” by Fareed Zakaria for CNN.com, February 5, 2010.
4. “The Geezers’ Crusade” by David Brooks for The New York Times, February 2, 2010.
5. “America Is Not Yet Lost” by Paul Krugman for The New York Times, February 7, 2010.
6. “Debt, deficits and jobs” by The (Eugene) Register-Guard Editorial Staff, February 3, 2010.
7. “The Perot Option” by David Brooks for The New York Times, January 29, 2010.
8. “Poll: 75% ‘angry’ at government” by Politico.com, February 8, 2010.