The Politics of Resentment
October 6, 2009 - by
Sometimes I hate to be right. Like on the Wake County school board races.
But you could see it coming.
Even supporters say the present board has been arrogant and high-handed.
Exhibit A: One diversity supporter explained the election by saying, “It’s the result of people not knowing what the issues are.”
Wrong.
People who vote know the issues that matter to them.
And elections are about emotion.
Just like in last year’s presidential election, the team with more emotion won Tuesd
The Politics of Resentment
October 6, 2009/
Sometimes I hate to be right. Like on the Wake County school board races.
But you could see it coming.
Even supporters say the present board has been arrogant and high-handed.
Exhibit A: One diversity supporter explained the election by saying, “It’s the result of people not knowing what the issues are.”
Wrong.
People who vote know the issues that matter to them.
And elections are about emotion.
Just like in last year’s presidential election, the team with more emotion won Tuesd