why cant the unenlightened masses make the call?

[fnv]

are they stupid?

[Devsman]

Yes, that's about the size of it.

The song is from the perspective of Armstrong, who believes people are too stupid and ignorant to even understand their own interests, making complete control ("let your country control your soul") the only ethical way to govern. That considered, gaining some sort of awareness is then actually detrimental to the people ("live in ignorance and purchase your happiness.")

[NotRobot]

i need a lore reason asap