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maxrandb

(15,401 posts)
7. No, the Data "may" be "accurate", but it's a bullshit question to ask
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 01:32 PM
Apr 28

Last edited Sun Apr 28, 2024, 06:42 PM - Edit history (1)

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4627438-donald-trump-joe-biden-presidency-success-poll/

I will stipulate that the poll shows 55% of the respondents answered that Donnie Dipshits reign was more successful.

My argument is that it's a "normal" question that pollsters have asked in the past, but it has no business being asked in these most abnormal times.

Maybe you could stipulate a few things too.

- Do you agree that polls can be, and are manipulated to achieve a pre-ordained result?

- Do you agree that it would be unconscionable to ask a "normal" poll question about an abnormal candidate? Take Putin, for example. Do we know what Putin has done? Do we have documented evidence of his crimes, aims, leadership style, truthfullness? Would it be appropriate to ask the poll question; "who would be better for Democracy, Vladimir Putin, or Joe Biden?., or, would that question be too preposterous to even ask?

The argument is not whether or not Putin could gain a majority like 55% depending on who is being polled, the argument is that we know enough about Putin that even asking the question itself is preposterous.

There is nothing about Donnie Dipshits character, racism, fascism, misogyny, white supremacy and hatred that is "alleged". Hell, even the fact that he is a sexual abuser and fraud ARE NOT ALLEGED.

It should make no difference that 45% of the country would sink so low to support him, but it makes a huge difference to justify their support for him by pretending that he is "normal".

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