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DonViejo

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18. Polls are little more than a snapshot in time...

Reply to lostincalifornia (Reply #16)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 09:29 AM

Jun 2014

one poll could have been taken moments after Snowden's interview, the other taken the next morning after people had a chance to sleep on the information revealed. Yes, that's hyperbole, but still an accurate description of a distinct possibility.

Don't worry about the language you used but you are excused.

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More Americans Oppose Edward Snowden's Actions Than Support Them [View all] baldguy Jun 2014 OP

So? How is that relevent? bowens43 Jun 2014 #1

It's as relevant as a post showing.... DonViejo Jun 2014 #5

You are right they both don't indicate if something is right or wrong lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #16

Polls are little more than a snapshot in time... DonViejo Jun 2014 #18

Good points lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #19

What Americans think is irrelevant. Most Americans were for the invasion of Iraq. I am not saying lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #2

Do you feel the same way about... DonViejo Jun 2014 #6

yes. However it provides a rationalization for some that others agree with their view lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #12

Thanks for responding. We agree on this. eom DonViejo Jun 2014 #14

The MSM supports the PTB and the right on matters like Iraq and Snowden. merrily Jun 2014 #10

agreed, and we know the msm is not necessarily the most reliable source lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #13

Mcdonald's serves the most popular hamburger. Doesn't mean it's any good. Katashi_itto Jun 2014 #3

Cue the music.... KurtNYC Jun 2014 #4

What most Americans know about this is next to nothing. merrily Jun 2014 #7

Completely off topic etherealtruth Jun 2014 #8

My buddy Orchid. baldguy Jun 2014 #11

Oh, she is adorable etherealtruth Jun 2014 #15

As if the government cared what we think. nt bemildred Jun 2014 #9

Happy to be in the minority. bigwillq Jun 2014 #17