[JoeAltmaier]

Hard to say what's 'rational' when voting. Lots of metrics; lots of theories. Vote for the person (character etc) vs their promises? Vote for the organization that will guide them (party) instead of the person?

I'd say its entirely irrational to vote for the program as outlined by the candidate speeches. Because they rarely happen.

It's not a problem with democracy. Its a problem with people and power.

[pier25]

> Hard to say what's 'rational' when voting

First step you examine all the available options objectively, like any other decision.

Do you think the majority of voters do that?

> I'd say its entirely irrational to vote for the program as outlined by the candidate speeches. Because they rarely happen.

Right, but this another problem altogether.

I'm getting some cynic vibes from your comment. Are you against voting?

[JoeAltmaier]

I'm admitting I don't know what a rational voter looks like. I've been fooled too often by the campaigning so believe there's enough information there to make an 'informed' decision.