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In reply to the discussion: The Black Helicopter Left and Its Disconnect from the Constitution [View all]R. Daneel Olivaw
(12,606 posts)this administration or the previous one has done.
Usually the poll number varies a little, signifying bullshit on the part of the poster, or it is left out altogether because to post a link to a dubious pollster would mean instant, and well deserved, ridicule.
I could care less about the rally effect, and would rather see an electorate that holds all of our elected officials collective feet to the fire.
To answer you query as best I can I would say that there are a narrow band of third wayers that enjoy muddying the waters of dialog enough to disrupt and deceive.
Valid criticism of a party, leader or their policies does not necessarily mean endorsement of the other side, and it shouldn't. Again that is the refuge of the third wayers: fly paper posts and purity tests.