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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Poll: fear of a terrorist attack is top-ranked concern by Americans [View all]Hepburn
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19% said terrorism (terrorism or ISIS), 8% said economy, 8% said politicians, 24% said "other."
morningfog
Dec 2015
#15
No probably about it. If it were even close I would have a much more concerned view of the dangers
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2015
#29
And before that it was SARS, and bird flu, and swine flu, and West Nile virus
Art_from_Ark
Dec 2015
#37
Yes, it did not compare favorably with the apathy and neglect that met the very real AIDS crisis
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2015
#42
Agreed, Bernie should talk about how policies Hillary supported and still supports create terrorism.
Live and Learn
Dec 2015
#24
Hillary supporters use Fear to promote a person partially resposible for the anomosity . n/t
orpupilofnature57
Dec 2015
#28
I didn't realize this was a time-waster OP. I'd be worried of the Institutions allowing an attack.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2015
#35
19% of Americans? That is encouraging as it is pretty low considering the recent events here
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2015
#43
What is of concern to people is not decided by consensus but by individuals.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2015
#49
It means that Americans are easily frightened by politicians and media.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2015
#56
"Mission Accomplished: distract, via the media, from other more pressing issues"
arcane1
Dec 2015
#51
If you'll notice, the same folks that know what people "should" be concerned about
firebrand80
Dec 2015
#55