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89. Massive numbers of willfully stupid people. (nt)

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Why is this race even close? [View all] LilElf70 Sep 2024 OP

Propaganda elleng Sep 2024 #1

FOX and other media outlets are Trump 24/7 Johonny Sep 2024 #11

Yup, right wing bullshit rules the media. Initech Sep 2024 #28

Yes. Codifer Sep 2024 #51

It's more than that PhilosopherKing Sep 2024 #98

Yes, but reporting a close race isn't a money maker for the media. They need heightened awareness to rake it in. nature-lover Sep 2024 #103

Apathy, ignorance and the fact that bet. 25-30% of the electorate appear to be psychotic. On Edit: Carlitos Brigante Sep 2024 #2

Grew up in South, so I'm familiar with ignorant white wingers. But, dang, there appear to be a lot more than I thought. Silent Type Sep 2024 #3

So true. They had so much fun tea partying against Obama, that they allegorical oracle Sep 2024 #86

Exactly. B.See Sep 2024 #93

Ask my Dad. maxsolomon Sep 2024 #4

Republicans are totally fine with women dying from abortion laws Freddie Sep 2024 #7

Stop with those gray areas! maxsolomon Sep 2024 #37

One drumpster told me that she "had to see for herself" before she allegorical oracle Sep 2024 #94

Not true. They saw Jan 6 and still says didnt happen. The saw the fridges and still said no LizBeth Sep 2024 #107

Not only do want abortions Mad_Machine76 Sep 2024 #27

But state reproductive mandates are consistently winning by 8 to 12 percent Buckeyeblue Sep 2024 #97

Not with my Dad. It's abortion and the steady drumbeat of FoxNews. maxsolomon Sep 2024 #109

Why is this race even close?????? rich7862 Sep 2024 #5

Totally disgusted with all the TFG signs around here Freddie Sep 2024 #6

Pennsatucky grammiepammie Sep 2024 #78

We're importing illegals so they can vote for Democrats! Freddie Sep 2024 #83

Tribalism stoked by Trump and RW Noise machine JCMach1 Sep 2024 #8

It's the economy, as always. Cowpunk Sep 2024 #9

I wonder that all the time. I wish we knew more about Trump voters and their motivations. LAS14 Sep 2024 #10

But we could have 50% of the country B.See Sep 2024 #92

Perhaps for some of them. But they can't all be the same. Any more than all Dems are the same. nt LAS14 Sep 2024 #95

Perhaps for some, many, if not most, BUT B.See Sep 2024 #108

You hit the nail on the head PhilosopherKing Sep 2024 #99

women have to be twice as good to be considered half as good Skittles Sep 2024 #12

An inexplicably large portion of the population (the MAGA cult) has been brainwashed... Wiz Imp Sep 2024 #13

Sister just stopped by to visit an old neighbor near Riverside CA vapor2 Sep 2024 #14

The GO-Fascists have comandeered racism, misogyny, and money/power-grubbing "religion" (I use that term very loosely). usonian Sep 2024 #15

Great answer and direct vapor2 Sep 2024 #19

Fear of monsters and non-conformists. Ping Tung Sep 2024 #16

When it comes to Democrats, this is what Trumpers think. Different Drummer Sep 2024 #44

Ingrained bigotry, cultivated greivance, and some 50 years of propaganda JHB Sep 2024 #17

I will say this at the risk of angering the poll apologists. lees1975 Sep 2024 #18

Yeah I'm not sure how he could have corrupted all the polling, unblock Sep 2024 #24

It isn't manipulation, it is the pollsters. No one wants to read about runaway victories. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 2024 #45

A little bit of money goes a long way in some of these polling firms, who are mostly marketing pollsters. lees1975 Sep 2024 #67

If they wanted to skew things, it's super easy unblock Sep 2024 #69

I tend to agree. Sky Jewels Sep 2024 #30

Neither do I, I don't think it is close at all. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #80

I have heard quite a few of them say, Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #20

Yeah, his "policies," which are pure fascist authoritarianism. Sky Jewels Sep 2024 #32

What policies? LilElf70 Sep 2024 #47

To me, they are saying Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #49

Yes PhilosopherKing Sep 2024 #100

The Project 2025 nightmare "policies" Sky Jewels Sep 2024 #61

His concepts of policies. nt still-prayin4rain Sep 2024 #112

The media is bending over backwards to support the right wing unblock Sep 2024 #21

The media is owned by millionaires and billionaires questionseverything Sep 2024 #36

Yes. But that alone doesn't explain it. unblock Sep 2024 #40

It's not the media's fault some people are so blatantly stupid. ificandream Sep 2024 #85

Yes we need the media but we need them to do their job properly, not be an amplifier for unblock Sep 2024 #88

But they are .... ificandream Sep 2024 #90

Closed minds Bayard Sep 2024 #22

This is what takes my breath away . . . hawkeye21 Sep 2024 #23

Sadly, because of Trump LilElf70 Sep 2024 #46

Because of Several Things Willto Sep 2024 #25

One thing for sure LilElf70 Sep 2024 #38

Because 50% of Americans are idiots. bif Sep 2024 #26

That's a shitpot full of LilElf70 Sep 2024 #35

Less close with each passing day. The trends are all in our favor and there Sibelius Fan Sep 2024 #29

He got a boost from Sunday's shooter at the golf course LeftInTX Sep 2024 #71

Because Trump leads with white voters by 15+ points depending on the poll BeyondGeography Sep 2024 #31

Trump has some powerful billionaire backers who want him in office to do their bidding. jalan48 Sep 2024 #33

At this point Drumpf couldn't tell bidding from a bidet. rzemanfl Sep 2024 #53

He just has to deregulate and deliver tax cuts. If he couldn't he would have been ditched by these rich donors. jalan48 Sep 2024 #63

Decades of Faux and AM talk radio repeating that Democrats are evil incarnate. Xavier Breath Sep 2024 #34

It's more absurd than Monty Python's Election Night Special! nt Shermann Sep 2024 #39

Decades of RW talk and TV ok_cpu Sep 2024 #41

I have a theory why elections often are wacky. usonian Sep 2024 #42

I stopped trying to figure that out Mysterian Sep 2024 #43

Corporations are screwing us and Republicans blame the government. Democrats want a strong functioning government. rainin Sep 2024 #48

Strong government is at the heart of the issue. The two parties have allegorical oracle Sep 2024 #105

IMO, the cable news outlets want Trump to win because they think, from past experience... Different Drummer Sep 2024 #50

You are right it should not be. I am hoping it is because women and young people are being under polled JohnSJ Sep 2024 #52

Racism is strong...sexism is strong JT45242 Sep 2024 #54

1 word Botany Sep 2024 #55

Longer word displacedvermoter Sep 2024 #101

Some of Trump's supporters also enjoy that he acts like a nasty asshole too. Botany Sep 2024 #106

Patience. Wait until the last half of October. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2024 #56

I'm wondering if LilElf70 Sep 2024 #58

It was a religious event and they told him "no campaigning". So, he cancelled. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #72

Yeah, he's wrong Polybius Sep 2024 #66

Th American media is awash in propaganda. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #57

He has said 20 or more different things that would, without question, disqualify a Democrat. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2024 #59

Lack of critical thinking. Xolodno Sep 2024 #60

The Apprentice, Fucx Snuz, Rush Limbaugh,... magicarpet Sep 2024 #62

I think a lot of people hate "the system" and see trump as an alternative to "the system" as a whole. D23MIURG23 Sep 2024 #64

People have all sorts of ways of deluding themselves and avoiding reality. betsuni Sep 2024 #65

I never bought the narrative this election would ever be close, no matter who the Democrat running was. valleyrogue Sep 2024 #68

That's not true. He's got adoring fans. I'm also on another type of message board. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #73

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"still thinks people are eating pets" Martin Eden Sep 2024 #74

The way I see him LilElf70 Sep 2024 #75

Yes, it's distressing that TFG polls above the 20% you cited Martin Eden Sep 2024 #84

There a tremendous number of ignorant voters in the US for starters. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2024 #76

A big problem is the media. Most of them are treating Trump as a normal candidate when, in fact, Vinca Sep 2024 #77

Just watch Fox/Newsmax etc. Picaro Sep 2024 #79

There are some people who are just turned off by our message of inclusion. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 2024 #81

Because our media is only in it for profit & our electoral process has been turned into a huge profit making industry. CrispyQ Sep 2024 #82

I'm not sure it really is close. The Harris campaign, which texts me frequently asking for additional... NNadir Sep 2024 #87

Massive numbers of willfully stupid people. (nt) Paladin Sep 2024 #89

Because half the people in this country are worthless bigots. alarimer Sep 2024 #91

Two big things jump out. Kid Berwyn Sep 2024 #96

Republicans ignore the fact that trump is a cheap Klarkashton Sep 2024 #102

Masses of voters are ignorant, or lazy, or brainwashed. CanonRay Sep 2024 #104

Because over half the country believes TheFarseer Sep 2024 #110

They're barking up the wrong tree LilElf70 Sep 2024 #111