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They can be, but they can also be worded to achieve a desired result, and asked of a known audience to achieve the same. {nm}
Posted by: TJNFL1 on Feb 27, 10:31
in response to Moviesnob's post polls are math.
GOP Tax Reform in gaining popularity now that they see opposition was lying. >90% of middle income quintile will receive a tax cut.
PhoneHome
Feb 27, 05:46
. . . is gaining
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PhoneHome
Feb 27, 07:13
op-ed from a right-wing hack. unsupported by the actual poll numbers, i.e., facts
slipping jimmy
Feb 27, 08:50
his article doesn't link to it, but poll numbers on the tax break are greatly improving. However, its still incredibly divisive and
Moviesnob
Feb 27, 08:56
let's see how they look after April 15th
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slipping jimmy
Feb 27, 09:10
(my impression is that all the "Bonus!" stories in the media gave it a short-term bump but the average voter will not see great benefits
slipping jimmy
Feb 27, 10:56
you are right, its very likely the opinion on the tax cut will fluctuate over time so no intelligent conclusion about how the masses view it
Moviesnob
Feb 27, 11:00
Cut taxes, more take home pay, companies hand out bonuses, increased wages, 3% GDP growth, low unemployment, low inflation, ... {nm}
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 10:56
Polls and opinions distort facts, math tells the truth. The tax bill is beneficial. Trump's character flaws will override at election though
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PhoneHome
Feb 27, 09:37
polls are math.
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Moviesnob
Feb 27, 10:20
They can be, but they can also be worded to achieve a desired result, and asked of a known audience to achieve the same. {nm}
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 10:31
+1 - and they're also polling opinions
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PhoneHome
Feb 27, 10:45
because opinions have tremendous value
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Moviesnob
Feb 27, 10:52
what did you think of this product? should marijuana be legal? Are planing on doing a specific activity? Answers to these questions can be
Moviesnob
Feb 27, 10:55
because influenced and shaped opinions have tremendous value to those that want to influence and shape your opinions. {nm}
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 11:09
without citing specific examples, thats a heavily agenda driven statement that is part of your personal struggle with confirmation bias
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Moviesnob
Feb 27, 11:43
2016 Judgment Day: Hillary Clinton has a 90% chance of winning, polls show.
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 21:57
correct, but not all polls are biased and the ones that are dismissed or if they are from pollsters with known biases can be normalized in
Moviesnob
Feb 27, 10:52
Get what you're trying to say and that's ok, just don't fall into the trap of not realizing many polls are simply political motivators. {nm}
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 11:02
It's disporportionally benefical to the very wealthy and corporations. Tax couldn've been spent on infrastructure...etc.
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Antibody
Feb 27, 11:29
There will be money spent on infrastructure, but this gets businesses back, bonuses out, wages up, economy strong, unemployment low. {nm}
TJNFL1
Feb 27, 21:16
