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inicky46 61 Reviews 87 reads
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They have no choice because the numbers are chilling. And Trump has shown zero ability to turn things around.

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 87 reads
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I'm sleepy. I only tuned in because I just finished binge-watching my latest K-drama. So, this isn't gonna be as in-depth as it might have been during the day. But if my Confidant/Pet expects something, then I'm going to give it to him. Miss Right here to dispute this poll. I do not believe that it fully captures current Republican disgust.  

 
A couple of things:
-Because this poll was "weighted," they didn't include a margin of error. Am I understanding that correctly? Supposedly, 12% of Republicans agree with ALL of Trump's policies. What's the margin of error? 11 or 12?  
-No follow-up on the "No answer/ Refused to answer."
-How did they know about Greenland in March 2025? I thought I kept my ear to the streets, but apparently I missed something.
-Final reminders went out on Jan 24th, the day of Pretti's murder. By then, most had already replied.  

 
I'm with Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson on this one. Most Republicans are Constitutionalists. ICE is clearly violating the Constitution, and while it may be a distraction from the Epstein files, most Americans are disgusted. Even Tucker's newsletter said that we're not viewing the situation through the "human lens". Seeing as Trump has lost the full support of those two, I am not buying the 27%. There's this thing (mainly with men 🙄) where they cannot admit that they were wrong. In epidemiology, it is called acquiescence bias. I feel like this poll is covered in this.  

 
In DC, one of my future regulars was a statistician who worked for a lobbying group/ "think tank". On our FIRST date, post any adult activities, we're talking. Then he jumps up and grabs his briefcase. I'm like, ok... What have I gotten myself into? Then he whips it out—a dry-erase board. LOL. He explains to me that it is his job to pick apart any and every poll or survey. Then he teaches me common pitfalls to look for. We then go on to meet 1-3x/week for years. He was a relatively young guy for my clientele. He just preferred the transactional nature of hobbying to dating. I wonder where he is today.  

 
Anyhow, several flaws with this survey. Next month will provide a clearer picture. I was revitalized by remembering one of my former lovers, but sleep is coming down on me. However, I'll be plagued all night by wondering how Pew knew about Greenland in March 2025.

RespectfulRobert 93 reads
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You mention him several times. Imo, it doesn't get any nuttier than Carlson, as he is a despicable human. He cozied up to Nick Fuentes, let him ramble on about his anti-semitic talking points without push back and sat quietly with Putin when that dictator claimed that Poland started WW2.  
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He called the mass rioters on Jan 6 "sightseers" as they poured in after a violent attack on the Capitol. He is a spineless jelly fish and the king of click bait. He has no moral compass and was such an ass even Fox had to fire him.
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Just a bit surprised you would cite him to make any valid points at all.

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 82 reads
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Respectful,

 
Clearly, you haven't been following me or my posts. Let me introduce myself. My name is Katie, and I follow most of the political influencers in America, regardless of their beliefs. In this forum, I have been criticized so far for following Laura Loomer and Candace Owens. Remember when Twitter first came out, everyone had the line "Following does not = endorsement" in their bios?

 
Anyhow, I am a debater. I debated from middle school through college. And what I was taught was to actively listen to EVERY argument with an open mind. So, I still do that to this day. Tucker Carlson has 17 million followers on X. It may be crazy, but I am curious as to what these 17 million accounts are receiving. I am not a part of "cancel culture". I don't dismiss anyone because I disagree with him/her on a particular issue.  

 
Right now, I am really interested in the Florida Gubernatorial race for several reasons. I don't like Fishback for several reasons. I don't love Donalds for others. But by following Tucker, I came across a really interesting argument. It is challenging me. I haven't decided on my final thoughts about it. That's what I like. I like to THINK -- for myself. I would characterize a very few people as "despicable humans". They might be opportunists. They may have moments that feel racist, sexist, xenophobic, or disrespectful to one's creed. But no, I wouldn't label them as "despicable".  

 
So yeah, I follow Carlson and the rest. You do know that I am right-leaning, right? I've never hidden that. So, if you find me "despicable" because of my vote for Trump in 2024 or any other policy, it'd be best if you ignored me now.  

 
Best,
Katie

RespectfulRobert 81 reads
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6 / 72

I asked specifically you if you were a fan of his and you punted on that. Your call of course but I asked for a reason.  
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So you know something about me, I’ve been on record here saying that the fact that Trump is morally bankrupt and a cad (and/or mentally ill) does not mean that the people who voted for him are. I can, and do, separate the two and I do fully understand why some vote Republican.  
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That said, figures of Carlson’s ilk represent a particularly egregious kind of bad faith actor. Beyond the examples I already mentioned, Carlson was exposed during the Dominion Voting Systems defamation case as privately ripping Trump while publicly praising him at every turn. Those texts revealed a level of duplicity that is hard to comprehend. How does one reconcile that behavior with the trust and admiration of an audience who is simultaneously lining his pockets to the tune of millions of dollars?  
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Referring to Carlson merely as an “opportunist” as you implied, significantly understates the nature of his horrific conduct. Opportunism, by itself, is not inherently a pejorative term as there are ethical opportunists and unethical ones. But someone who knowingly perpetrates a hoax on his devoted audience as he has, and someone that lavishes praise on a reprehensible dictator like Putin as he kissed his ass and bought into his propaganda, has crossed well beyond opportunism and into something genuinely contemptible and yes, despicable.  
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Will you defend him on those points or concede my criticisms of him are fair and justifiable? I am truly curious.

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 79 reads
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7 / 72

Dear Respectful,

 
Thank you for the opportunity to clarify. Any criticisms of him are "fair and justifiable". When I say Carlson is an "opportunist", I mean that he'll play a White Supremacist for $1. He is about as cheap as they come. Hell no, I won't defend everything Tucker has said or done.  

 
But I quote him to say that this [pretend] White Supremacist, even, was like, hold up. I think we've gone too far...  

 
Love,
Katie

RespectfulRobert 78 reads
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8 / 72

I appreciate the back and forth and the occasional disagreement. Nothing wrong with that. And just for the record, I am not about cancelling people either.  
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But when some of theses scoundrels platform truly reprehensible people, which in and of itself I don't have a problem with, they have an obligation as a journalist, or even just as a human being, to challenge bigoted or hateful thoughts and ideas. Carlson all too often looks the other way and that sickens me.
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Thank you for your time and your thoughts. You are a great addition to this board and a breath of fresh air so I hope you stay and post more often. :)

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 80 reads
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9 / 72

I wpuldnt put too much weight into this lol

jazzman121847 110 Reviews 97 reads
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10 / 72

Of course you choose to ignore a poll that is unfavorable to trump. You'll even disregard not just one poll but all the polling that has trump's approval ratings in the 30s.  Your living in a MAGA bubble.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 99 reads
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11 / 72

I live in LA so there is no maga bubble lol.  

I live in reality though. And reality has proven time and time again to not put too much energy into polls. Its shown the be rather foolish and rather naive.

crsm27 32 Reviews 90 reads
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12 / 72

It is hard not to ignore polls.    Remember they had hillary winning in a "landslide".

 
Polls are polls.....  they can be manipulated to see what ever they want you to see.     This isn't a Dem vs Rep thing... it is the truth about polls.   especially if they are "online" ones.    Data can always be skewed.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 85 reads
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crsm27 32 Reviews 89 reads
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jazzman121847 110 Reviews 104 reads
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Any one poll can be an outlier. But not all the polls. Any poll can be wrong within the margin of error. But not polling that shows overwhelming disapproval of immigration enforcement.  MAGA types just can't accept anything that is unfavorable about their 'dear leader'. You two are living in a MAGA bubble.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 81 reads
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So what you are trying to say is that not all polls are valid but ones that you agree with are?

jazzman121847 110 Reviews 95 reads
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You can be in a MAGA  fantasy world bubble not matter where you live geographically. Only a partisan fool ignores evidence that doesn't fit their preconceived narrative.

jazzman121847 110 Reviews 91 reads
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No, but that's what you seems to believe.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 97 reads
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If you go back over what you are saying, thats exactly the point you just made though.  

I think you are a bit confused hass.

inicky46 61 Reviews 72 reads
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An individual poll certainly can be wrong, viz. the Iowa poll during the last election. But if ALL the polls are showing a trend and ALL have high double-digit margins only a fool would ignore them. Look at it this way: even if the polls are off by 50%, that still leaves a double digit margin by which Republicans lose. If that's not valid, why is it that Republican political operatives across the country are shitting their pants?

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 71 reads
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Look, if you and the boys want to circle jerk while laughing your asses off over a poll, no one is telling you not to.  

I just dont put too much weight in them. As theyve been wrong way too many times to be trustworthy.  

You do you though.

edinathens 75 reads
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http://www.nhpr.org/2026-02-01/democrat-taylor-rehmet-wins-a-reliably-republican-texas-state-senate-seat-stunning-gop
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Excepts of Gemini AI response to "surprising recent victories of democratic candidates in the last year". . .
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Major Surprising Victories (Late 2025–Early 2026):
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Texas State Senate District 9 (February 2026): In a massive upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and Air Force veteran, flipped a solidly red Fort Worth-area state Senate seat, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a 14-point margin. The seat, previously held by Republicans for decades, was in a district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. This win was considered a major "shockwave" as it occurred despite heavy GOP spending and a Trump endorsement.
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Virginia and New Jersey Governorships (November 2025): Democrats flipped the governorship in Virginia with Abigail Spanberger and retained New Jersey with Mikie Sherrill, both winning by double-digit margins. In Virginia, Democrats also reclaimed full control of the state's executive branch, gaining 13 seats in the House of Delegates to secure their largest majority in nearly four decades.
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Georgia Statewide Public Service Commission (November 2025): Democrats flipped two seats on this commission, marking the first non-federal statewide wins for the party in Georgia in nearly two decades.
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Miami Mayoral Election (December 2025): A Democrat flipped the Miami mayor's office for the first time in nearly 30 years.  
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Key Trends and Factors:
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Overperforming in Red Areas: Democrats consistently overperformed their 2024 margins in special elections throughout 2025, with one analysis noting they won or overperformed in nearly 90% of key elections.
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Cracking GOP Supermajorities: Democrats successfully broke Republican supermajorities in the state senates of Mississippi and Iowa.
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Redistricting Win in California: Voters approved Proposition 50, a measure that could help Democrats pick up five additional congressional seats to counter GOP redistricting efforts.
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Winning on Local Issues: In the Texas upset, the candidate ran on issues focused on public education and opposing school vouchers, illustrating a winning strategy centered on local, tangible issues rather than just national culture wars.  
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-- Modified on 2/4/2026 2:12:28 PM

inicky46 61 Reviews 97 reads
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It's not just the polls, as the post below points out. Recent elections -- every one of them -- have had similar results and the polls simply confirms this.
But you keep right on dreaming of circle jerks. I'll keep laughing my ass off.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 75 reads
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These polls have predicted the past 3 presidential elections wrong.  

Im sure you are laughing, i can hear you and the boys giggling from here.

inicky46 61 Reviews 89 reads
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Many polls predicted Trump's wins in 2016 and 2024. Do you have some kind of problem with facts?
As for boys giggling, that's pretty droll coming from you.

jazzman121847 110 Reviews 74 reads
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Stop making shit up. The 2020 polls were right and the 2024 polls were within the margin of error. But the unpopularity of immigration enforcement is not just seen in polling. It's seen in the thousands of protesters who brave sub zero temps in Mpls to oppose it. The millions who protest nationally to oppose this administration.  It's seen in every election where republicans are beening soundly defeated. Lie to yourself all you want about how popular you think immigration enforcement is, but you are just deceiving yourself.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 78 reads
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Lots of those prptesters are getting paid rather well
 Look it up

A few hundred regular joes may show up. Mostly older folks these days

But those numbers pale in comparison to the folks that are hard working, sticking to their grind and remaining silent, while their vote works for them
 
Quit being so naive...and gullible.

edinathens 74 reads
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Article: "Fact-checking Trump's claim that anti-ICE protesters are 'paid agitators and insurrectionists' "
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It's a lengthy article, so I'll quote the ruling below . . .
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Trump said protesters against the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota are conducting "fake protests done by agitators and professional insurrectionists. …They're professional troublemakers."
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Minnesotans have been protesting immigration agents in their communities for weeks. Some professional community organizers are involved in the protests but evidence shows a large volunteer protest movement in the Twin Cities. The accusation that protesters are "paid" is a frequent talking point to dismiss the legitimacy of grassroots activism and criticism of the government.
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The social media posts we found that claimed to show evidence of paid protesters were either AI-generated, recycled conspiracy theories or unsubstantiated.
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We rate this statement False.
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Here is the article in its entirety. Enjoy!
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-trumps-claim-that-anti-ice-protesters-are-paid-agitators-and-insurrectionists

BigPapasan 3 Reviews 69 reads
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How about if YOU "look it up" and PROVE it, you lazy fucking moron instead of pulling a 'fact' out of your ass!

 
Having said that, there are some "professional agitators" in MN & across the country.  A group called the Party for Socialism and Liberation has protesters holding up professionally prepared signs at many protests and demonstrations.  I don't know if they're paid as Trump claims or just members of the group.  Maybe the group simply passes out the signs to any member of the crowd who wants to hold them up.

 
The Party for Socialism and Liberation doesn't particularly care about ICE being in MN.  You can see their signs protesting anything anytime there is a protest against the government almost anywhere in the country.  They really don't give a fuck about whatever issue they're protesting.  All they want to do is overthrow capitalism.  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_for_Socialism_and_Liberation

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 81 reads
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30 / 72

I dont need to look up anything, im not making shit up or rehashing other info like yall are. What i post on here is fact. You can take what i write to the bank, fat ass.

inicky46 61 Reviews 66 reads
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31 / 72

Put up proof these protesters are paid or shut up.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 68 reads
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I waw just making myself clear as you goofs seem to be hard up for comprehension skills

inicky46 61 Reviews 78 reads
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Well you failed again.
Be better. It shouldn't be hard.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 85 reads
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You namblaa boys really need it spelled out for ya. Do you ever look up anything on your own?  

You can start at the tip of the iceberg and look up act blue. Or crowds on demand. Just for starters. Happy hunting

inicky46 61 Reviews 72 reads
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considering the amount of T-girl dick you've apparently sucked.
I wasn't going to go there but then you played the nambla card.
And if you check out my review history you won't find any TS reviews.
I do have a couple of MFM reviews but there was no sword-crossing.
Keep trying and failing.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 76 reads
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Bud you are the one licking the boots of the side that supports the namblaa types. How can you say you are not?  

As far as me and my hobbies go, shouldnt matter to you. The fact you have to state "no sword crossing" shows us you are a little confused

inicky46 61 Reviews 78 reads
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Until you mentioned nambla I hadn't heard of it for years. So I have no idea who "supports the nayblaa types," or even if there ARE namblaa types. I have yet to hear anyone on TER support men being able to seduce young boys.
So I'd say you are the one who's confused.
But, please, go cross as many swords as you'd like. I don't give a culo de raton.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 73 reads
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Sounds like you should do some research before coming on here and preaching any further.

crsm27 32 Reviews 73 reads
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From this article it proves people are getting paid.   "Community Organizers" are paid people.   So them saying the "statement" is false isn't correct.

 
Others might not being paid.   But some people organizing it are.

 
So the articles prove some people are getting paid and are organizing them.   That doesn't mean they are "flying in people" or that hasn't been proven yet.      

Falcons1 20 Reviews 75 reads
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Didn't take much research to realize this is a highly biased democratic perspective

Pew Research Center owns pewresearch.org and is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable
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Pew Charitable Trusts' affiliated individuals contributed $112,229 in 2024, 99% to Democrats.

It's crazy trying to look at any media source anymore.  Between all the made up stuff and AI there is far more bullshit out there than there is fact.

I'm not a fan of any politician and both sides have lost their minds - IMHO

inicky46 61 Reviews 74 reads
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You are the one who seems fascinated with it. Which seems to align with your other interests.

ladywhistledown See my TER Reviews 70 reads
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I'm getting tired of them citing polls that go in their favor and attacking polls that don't... like the fact that they get away with this really has shaken my faith in human intelligence at this point.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 70 reads
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Once again, im not the one siding with the folks that are for this type of sickness. You are. Keep on keeping on pal.  

Makes me wonder if this was what you were doing down in C.A.....hmmmm....

inicky46 61 Reviews 59 reads
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Now show the class where I "sided" with nambla.
As for Central America and your proclivities, why do I think you've haunted the Parque Morazon in San Jose?

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 73 reads
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I dont know what that is. So just a plus one for me.  

There are signs in the San Jose intrntl airport about folks like you. I now see where you get the icky in nicky.

jazzman121847 110 Reviews 68 reads
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Not a bullseye. More like bullshit.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 80 reads
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47 / 72

Your mom knows when i hit the bullseye

inicky46 61 Reviews 71 reads
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inicky46 61 Reviews 85 reads
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crsm27 32 Reviews 94 reads
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BINGO.....     Hence why you don't believe POLLS.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 81 reads
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Bud youve been outed as a namblaa backer backer. You also know about some dark stuff by name in Central America.  

Im not the one thats got splainin to do.  

Surrender lol. Not a chance Ick

inicky46 61 Reviews 72 reads
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You are the one who surfaced nambla, so I'd say you're the one who's got some 'splainin to do.
But by all means, lie on. It's what righty knuckle-draggers do best.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 75 reads
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You were defending a known namblaa backer. Guess you didnt even know. You should do more research and not be so reliant on others opinions.  

Class dismissed.

snafu929 20 Reviews 77 reads
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edinathens 70 reads
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Quoting from the Faux News article . . .
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Voters say the economy is in bad shape, that President Donald Trump’s policies haven’t helped, that he isn’t spending enough time on the economy and that things are unlikely to get better this year. That’s according to a new Fox News survey released Wednesday.
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The poll finds a 54% majority thinks the country is worse off today than it was a year ago compared to 31% who say it is better off. That 23 percentage-point deficit comes from most Democrats (84%) and in
dependents (71%) saying the U.S. is worse off and a smaller majority of Republicans saying the country is better off (61%).
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On a personal level, only one quarter of voters say they are better off financially than they were a year ago, and more than 4 in 10 say the administration’s economic policies have hurt them, about twice the share who say they’ve been helped. Another 4 in 10 think the policies have had no effect.
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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-donald-trump-starts-2026-44-approval

inicky46 61 Reviews 77 reads
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58 / 72

the fool prefers to remain like this...

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 75 reads
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59 / 72

Do you not form your own opinion and just think what ai tells you?  

Ive noticed you dont seem to have the abiltiy to post uhless you dirextly copy and paste ai. Its very odd

inicky46 61 Reviews 65 reads
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Don't even try to discuss what's been written, just smear the source..
Weak.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 83 reads
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Namblaa nicky,  

Im just asking a question. And i didnt ask you.  

So mind your manners and quietly stfu.

inicky46 61 Reviews 82 reads
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Readytorock1 43 Reviews 118 reads
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It wasnt even that hard to get him to break  

Just had to pull up some old info on him and now hes backpedaling.  

I mean, if i had been unknowingly backing namblaa, yeah id be in a sprial down too.

inicky46 61 Reviews 79 reads
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Keep it up! It's fun to watch you flail and fail.

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 117 reads
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Im claiming victory here and moving on as all you have now are lame gifs that arent even that humorous. I can see why you used to pay for pussy before you went broke.  

Class is dismissed. I cant break you anymore than i already have.  

Next!

inicky46 61 Reviews 88 reads
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It's always a sure sign you know you've lost when you need to declare victory.
(Why are we not surprised ReadyForCock wears a tutu?)

edinathens 71 reads
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It should have been obvious to all but the uninitiated that my reason for presenting the Faux News poll in the raw was because though Faux News has a strong MAGA/Republican bias and defers to Trump all the time, even their polling results are congruent with the Pew Center's - among others. I think most everyone else understood that.

edinathens 78 reads
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This is an open, unmoderated forum, so short of threatening someone's life or doxxing them, you can say whatever you want on any thread you want. If you want to say something to someone privately, you can send them a DM, although if I were to see one from you, it's going into the trash immediately. I don't engage in private political discussions on TER even if they agree with me.

crsm27 32 Reviews 75 reads
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Here is the thing with POLLS....   even faux can be skewed.    Is it an online poll?  Is it a targeted in only one area?  Is it... (insert 100 other things).    How were the questions asked?    Was it a 1-5 rating system with 5 being best...   Well anything a 3 or under shows neutral or negatively.    Switch that to a 1-10 scale.... and all the threes turn into 6's which is in a more positive light.    

 
The above example shows you how even business's who do surveys skew numbers.   So they can show CEO's and board members skewed data.  They can show "hey we are doing good give us a raise" type thing because everything is favorable.   Yet they are doing a mediocre job.  

 
Yeah online polls can be skewed another way because not all viewers are right/left leaning.   So to say Fox news polls that should be right leaning are isn't a 100% true on "right leaning" only.    Many online poll takers are there to just "hate trump".... same goes when Biden was in office on MSNBC polls.      

 
That is what I and others keep saying.   POLLS don't mean shit.    

Hugh_Jorgan6969 31 Reviews 67 reads
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The night before the election in 2016 that had Hillary with a 75-80% chance of winning

Readytorock1 43 Reviews 65 reads
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The left had it in the bag.  

Maddow and The young turks were so great to watch their reaction. Oh so good.

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