That's a good point, Amos. There must be studies somewhere that look into why "anti-intellectualism" is such a huge draw in American culture.
                      Maybe that's why religion has become such a big part of American politics. They take the part of the human brain that would normally be inquisitive and calculating, and replace it with something that is dead and static. That way they don't have to think about real issues, and happily vote for the candidate who seems to be the dumbest.