They are only cartoon characters for other people , you are so entrenched in political warfare it's manifested your judgements completely. You're just another one of those winners and losers - divide and conquer manipulated persons. People can think for themselves at the end of the day.
They can, but probably shouldn't. The people that "think for themselves" think they know better than doctors....which, like I said, narcissism. It's the main selling point for disgruntled republicans/libertarians/etc. Make the average white guy feel awesome about themselves when they really don't have a whole lot to feel awesome about, preying on their insecurity and lack of achievements.