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In reply to the discussion: I'm Done [View all]bronxiteforever
(11,062 posts)46. Thank you and amen. Polls have no impact on me
except to generate anxiety. VP Harris and our party are running a great campaign. Voting has started. It is with the people as to whether they wish to build a more perfect Union or return to savage ignorant dark age occultism.
I want the light and our candidate is shining a light for us to follow.
I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
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I've been avoiding them for about a week or so. Too much other fascinating things to read to bother with useless
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#9
I forget which recent Pennsylvania poll showed in its sampling details that it had left OUT Philadelphia (!)
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#12
100% agree. I will also avoid clicking on 'countdown number of days to the election'
Tadpole Raisin
Oct 2024
#15
I blocked over 5 phone numbers and a least 9 text messages on Thursday alone
Attilatheblond
Oct 2024
#24
We must remember that 'election season' is a huge cash cow for all of the media.
PatrickforB
Oct 2024
#29
Good for you! Haven't given the polls any attention for the last 3 election cycles
PortTack
Oct 2024
#36
The remaining question is, "will a double-digit popular vote for president, provide a solid senate and house majority?"
jaxexpat
Oct 2024
#45
I don't trust most Americans. They were stupid enough to elect Trump once, and even once...
RidinWithHarris
Oct 2024
#62
The Red Mirage. Someone else called it that & I think it's a perfect description of what's going on.
CrispyQ
Oct 2024
#52
Think I'll start quoting the highly respected 13 By 13 National Voter Poll on that
NotASurfer
Oct 2024
#54
I'm an armchair political statistician, so I will continue to pay attention to the polls
Jack Valentino
Oct 2024
#56
Remember that Trump's campaign and the GOP are flooding their polls everywhere
BluenFLA
Oct 2024
#60
The GOP is still dumping junk polls to put out the narrative that they are gaining
BluenFLA
Oct 2024
#73
Hey, if that makes it easier for you to cope, go for it. But please, don't pretend this is a virtuous response...
RidinWithHarris
Oct 2024
#61
I'm so over the polls My standard reply of "I call Bullshit" types itself.
NoMoreRepugs
Oct 2024
#67