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Irish_Dem

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8. People are hoping we still live in a democracy.

Reply to BamaRefugee (Original post)

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 05:24 AM

Apr 2025

So opinions might matter, votes might matter.

But yes it is doubtful that any of that matters any longer.

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Why the pointless frenzy about tRump's poll numbers? [View all] BamaRefugee Apr 2025 OP

"...how do poll numbers mean ANYTHING in our current situation?" J_William_Ryan Apr 2025 #1

An unpopular Trump regime WILL benefit Democrats in the midterms Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #3

A drop in public support means a lot. It's comforting to know others are seeing what we are seeing, that others regret Doodley Apr 2025 #2

Polls don't help to GOTV, that's the important part. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #4

It's hard to overthrow the constitution LostOne4Ever Apr 2025 #5

If he were that unpopular, the Congress would suddenly grow a backbone and he would be removed patricia92243 Apr 2025 #6

They are cowards and not very bright Keepthesoulalive Apr 2025 #7

The Repugs are beginnng to sense real fear and can no longer inhale his fecal debris. GreenWave Apr 2025 #9

Thank you for this astute comment... OhioBack2Blue Apr 2025 #12

People are hoping we still live in a democracy. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #8

It serves the purpose of reminding us that a significant number of our fellow Americans are totally batshoot freakin' artemisia1 Apr 2025 #10

I totally agree with you about concrete action, but there IS purpose to the poll numbers and I am watching them. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #11

Maddow Blog-As his approval rating sinks, Trump wants investigations into pollsters LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #13

Not so much pointless frenzy as just tracking opinion. Torchlight Apr 2025 #14

Blue Storm Surge 2026 if Democrats tie the enabler Republicons to his policies, especially tariff taxes Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #15

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