Silver is a reknowned statistical analyst of baseball and elections. He correctly predicted the outcomes in 49 of the 50 states in the 2008 US presidential election. The following ... moreSilver is a reknowned statistical analyst of baseball and elections. He correctly predicted the outcomes in 49 of the 50 states in the 2008 US presidential election. The following is excerpted from his feature on the site he founded and runs:A widely held tenet of the current conventional wisdom is that while President Trump might not be popular overall, he has a high floor on his support. Trump’s sizable and enthusiastic base — perhaps 35 to 40 percent of the country — won’t abandon him any time soon, the theory goes, and they don’t necessarily care about some of the controversies that the “mainstream media” treats as game-changing developments.
It’s an entirely reasonable theory. We live in a highly partisan epoch, and voters are usually loyal to politicians from their party. Trump endured a lot of turbulence in the general election but stuck it out to win the Electoral College. The media doesn’t always gues... less
My son was telling me that Trump visited the Pope and the Pope looked decidedly grim throughout the visit.. and allegedly the pope gave Trump a peace medallion and a copy of his la... moreMy son was telling me that Trump visited the Pope and the Pope looked decidedly grim throughout the visit.. and allegedly the pope gave Trump a peace medallion and a copy of his latest writings... about climate change.. Trump apparently promised the Pope that he would read it. DO you believe this happened? And do you believe that Trump can or will read it? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40023725Oh and one more question... lol is this what they call fake news?
How often do you buy something about which you know nothing, not even the cost? Think it's a great idea because you get surprised or d'ya think it could bite you on the a**?
Hey, wait! Why's everybody leaving?Inspired by a reply to this question: http://answermug.com/forums/topic/30414/does-it-appear-to-you-that-peeople-are-staying-away-from... moreHey, wait! Why's everybody leaving?Inspired by a reply to this question: http://answermug.com/forums/topic/30414/does-it-appear-to-you-that-peeople-are-staying-away-from-here-in/view/post_id/272523
Trump rhymes with stump which can also be called a stub. You stub your toe in the dark, usually it's your pinkie toe, pink is another color of red, Russian are red so is this Proof... moreTrump rhymes with stump which can also be called a stub. You stub your toe in the dark, usually it's your pinkie toe, pink is another color of red, Russian are red so is this Proof positive that Trump colluded with the Russians? That would be enough proof for some...Sad, ain't it? Do you Agree/Disagree? Why?
Why would the GOP sacrifice the party for Trump? At what point does it become too late to regret and act? The GOP already OWNS everything Trump. How do they extricate themselves fr... moreWhy would the GOP sacrifice the party for Trump? At what point does it become too late to regret and act? The GOP already OWNS everything Trump. How do they extricate themselves from the morassy miasma they created by nominating such a candidate? Are we there yet?
How much does integrity have to do with how you earn your money? Is it important to you or can you separate the worker bee from the rest of thee? Why would you want to do so?
Hold your heads up high Trump worshippers! You will keep getting more of the same from your guy. You OWN him and everything he does or says forever after. Didja getchure money's so... moreHold your heads up high Trump worshippers! You will keep getting more of the same from your guy. You OWN him and everything he does or says forever after. Didja getchure money's so far? More to come. Glory Land lies ahead for y'all!
