I would guess, even allowing a Paredo comparison (the old 80-20 rules), that TOTV is fairly representative of most groups and general populations with USA standard of living.

It is the real crux of why we the people are not getting what most of us expect out of Washington. An example? It was reported in various stories the last few days (subject health care reform) that over 83% of American polled were satisfied with their current health care. If this were really true and if 80% of that 83% would let their representatives and POTUS know to leave it alone and don't spend over a trillion $$$ for something we don't need.

Until we, the minority that participate, there will always be the dregs being re-elected and pitiful legislation and waste of our tax dollars and deterioration of our values.

Just like on TOTV, the minority....those of us willing to stand and be counted...are doomed by the silent majority.

And that is the shame of all of the ills most of us dislike or disapprove.

btk