A psychologist argues that unlike politicians themselves (who generally favor $$, leading to the "follow the money" rule), VOTERS often vote contrary to their own financial interests... Why? Because they vote for sacredness...

Interesting read:
http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/17/forget-the-money-follow-the-sacredness/

Good stuff.

Must be why the whackos, left and right, get most of the press.

You mean... some people cling to their guns and bibles? Hmm, where'd I hear that before?

I've always thought of this as the "my team" mentality, tied directly to our inherent tribalism. The article is a good insight into the behaviour.

herds

(did you see KK's ears pop up?)