>It is also unsatisfactory to some that the elective franchise is not given to the colored man. I would myself prefer that it were now conferred on the very intelligent, and on those who serve our cause as soldiers.
>>2109772
I agree.
Only those who serve as soldiers, or help our cause as scientists should vote.
We'd never be liberal again.
>>2109782
The majority of scientists are leftist, though not necessarily liberal.
>>2109919
The majority of soldiers are conservative.
And there are way more soldiers than scientists.
>>2109970
But as soldiers waste their lives defending the country and not accumulating capital, scientists, businessmen and other elites form their own class that transcends race or nation. Why do you think they call the shots instead of soldiers?
>>2109970
>The majority of soldiers are conservative.
True, but especially libertarian conservative. Johnson was neck and neck with Trump within the military.
>>2110049
>conservative scientists would tip it off in the GOP's favor
A very small minority. Shit like climate change denial and reagonomics wouldn't fly with anyone smart enough to understand the data.
>>2110080
And the GOP would change to suit that.
A stronger conservatism, minus all the dumb shit we spout to appeal more to the idiots.
Leftists would start shedding all their dumb bullshit, too, like identity politics.
The fact of the matter is, most voters, on both sides, are idiots, so both parties like to spout bullshit.