I, indeed, am quite familiar with those terms. It is a way to intellectually rationalize away truth. Regarding the "white and/or affluent" vote, it was factually true during that period in history that the informed vote was white and male. As a country, we have rectified that situation. As a result, men and women of all races and economic position now have access to become informed voters. You are comparing apples to oranges. Furthermore, mathematical probability would contradict the theory that uninformed voters could not influence an outcome. Small or large pool...uninformed voters do and will influence voting, especially if uninformed voters, which includes misled voters, are encouraged and helped to the polls. Finally, voting has everything to do with the results or impact the issue will have on society. Why do people vote? People vote to have a voice about social, economic, and human rights issues. Voting most definitely predicates upon the results. Results affect everyone.