MaximumEffort433 on October 12nd, 2017 at 23:51 UTC »
You ready to see something crazy?
The polling:
In just five years, white evangelicals have become much more likely to say a person who commits an “immoral” act can behave ethically in a public role. In 2011, just 30 percent of these evangelicals said this, but that number has more than doubled to 72 percent in a recent [2016, ed.] survey, a 42 point swing. (In 2011 44% of all Americans felt this way, by 2016 that number was up to 61%, a movement of 17 points.)
75% of Republicans and 53% of Democrats said that Wikileaks release of classified diplomatic communications harms the public interest in 2010, 12% of Republicans and 48% of Democrats say that Wikileaks release of John Podesta's emails harms the public interest in 2016. (Not exactly the same question, but comprable, also a 63 point swing for Republicans and a 5 point change for Democrats.)
22% of Republicans and 37% of Democrats supported President Obama issuing missile strikes against Syria in 2013, 86% of Republicans and 38% of Democrats supported President Trump striking Syria in 2017, a 64 point swing for Republicans, a 1 point change for Democrats.
12% of Republicans and 15% of Democrats had a favorable view of Vladimir Putin in 2015, 32% of Republicans and 10% of Democrats have a favorable view of him in 2017, a 20 point swing for Republicans, a 5 point change for Democrats.
17% of Republicans and 18% of Democrats said Russia was an ally of the US in July 2016, 31% of Republicans and 16% of Democrats saw them as an ally six months later in December 2016, a 14 point swing for Republicans and a 2 point change for Democrats.
39% of Republicans and 64% of Democrats thought their income tax rate was fair in 2016, 56% of Republicans and 69% of Democrats thought that their income tax rate was fair in 2017, a 17 point swing for Republicans and a 4 point change for Democrats. (The income tax rate did not change between 2016 and 2017, ed.)
When Republican voters in Wisconsin were asked in October 2016 whether the economy had gotten better or worse “over the past year,” they said “worse’’ — by a margin of 28 points. But when they were asked the very same question [in March 2017], they said “better” — by a margin of 54 points. That’s a net swing of 82 percentage points between late October 2016 and mid-March 2017.
"Forty-two percent of Trump voters think he should be allowed to have a private email server to just 39 percent who think he shouldn't be allowed to,"
The politicians have swung all over the place, too:
88 members of the Bush administration used private email servers.
There were 13 attacks on American embassies, resulting in 60 deaths during the Bush administration.
Here's a very important message about climate change, brought to you by Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich. (And here's Newt Gingrich explaining why feelings are more important than facts. Yes, seriously.)
George H.W. Bush was a huge supporter of Planned Parenthood. (Because it helped drive down the abortion rate! Hint, hint, Republicans.)
Ronald Reagan gave illegal immigrants amnesty.
Ronald Reagan came out in favor of a ban on assault weapons. (After he was shot.)
Governor Ronald Reagan outlawed open carry of firearms in California. (After the Black Panthers began open carrying their firearms; the NRA helped write the ban.)
The conservative Heritage Foundation think tank actually came up with the individual health insurance mandate. (Obamacare.)
Republicans used to advocate for Cap and Trade carbon taxes as a way to combat climate change.
Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency. (In part because Lake Michigan caught on fire.)
Richard Nixon also had a plan for universal health care coverage.
Ike Eisenhower had a top marginal tax rate of 90% and invested billions of dollars in government spending on infrastructure projects.
I don't know how else to say it except that "Republicans fall in line" is the perfect motto for the party.
Edit: No, CNN is not propaganda.
Preoxineria on October 13rd, 2017 at 01:43 UTC »
But Obama was a Communist Kenyan Muslim who wanted to destroy America. Like, remember how he didn’t help American during Katrina or 9/11? What a traitor he is /s
mellowmonk on October 13rd, 2017 at 02:54 UTC »
So that classic Onion headline applies to all Republican presidents.
http://www.theonion.com/article/bush-our-long-national-nightmare-of-peace-and-pros-464
MaximumEffort433 on October 12nd, 2017 at 23:51 UTC »
You ready to see something crazy?
The polling:
In just five years, white evangelicals have become much more likely to say a person who commits an “immoral” act can behave ethically in a public role. In 2011, just 30 percent of these evangelicals said this, but that number has more than doubled to 72 percent in a recent [2016, ed.] survey, a 42 point swing. (In 2011 44% of all Americans felt this way, by 2016 that number was up to 61%, a movement of 17 points.)
75% of Republicans and 53% of Democrats said that Wikileaks release of classified diplomatic communications harms the public interest in 2010, 12% of Republicans and 48% of Democrats say that Wikileaks release of John Podesta's emails harms the public interest in 2016. (Not exactly the same question, but comprable, also a 63 point swing for Republicans and a 5 point change for Democrats.)
22% of Republicans and 37% of Democrats supported President Obama issuing missile strikes against Syria in 2013, 86% of Republicans and 38% of Democrats supported President Trump striking Syria in 2017, a 64 point swing for Republicans, a 1 point change for Democrats.
12% of Republicans and 15% of Democrats had a favorable view of Vladimir Putin in 2015, 32% of Republicans and 10% of Democrats have a favorable view of him in 2017, a 20 point swing for Republicans, a 5 point change for Democrats.
17% of Republicans and 18% of Democrats said Russia was an ally of the US in July 2016, 31% of Republicans and 16% of Democrats saw them as an ally six months later in December 2016, a 14 point swing for Republicans and a 2 point change for Democrats.
39% of Republicans and 64% of Democrats thought their income tax rate was fair in 2016, 56% of Republicans and 69% of Democrats thought that their income tax rate was fair in 2017, a 17 point swing for Republicans and a 4 point change for Democrats. (The income tax rate did not change between 2016 and 2017, ed.)
When Republican voters in Wisconsin were asked in October 2016 whether the economy had gotten better or worse “over the past year,” they said “worse’’ — by a margin of 28 points. But when they were asked the very same question [in March 2017], they said “better” — by a margin of 54 points. That’s a net swing of 82 percentage points between late October 2016 and mid-March 2017.
"Forty-two percent of Trump voters think he should be allowed to have a private email server to just 39 percent who think he shouldn't be allowed to,"
The politicians have swung all over the place, too:
88 members of the Bush administration used private email servers.
There were 13 attacks on American embassies, resulting in 60 deaths during the Bush administration.
Here's a very important message about climate change, brought to you by Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich. (And here's Newt Gingrich explaining why feelings are more important than facts. Yes, seriously.)
George H.W. Bush was a huge supporter of Planned Parenthood. (Because it helped drive down the abortion rate! Hint, hint, Republicans.)
Ronald Reagan gave illegal immigrants amnesty.
Ronald Reagan came out in favor of a ban on assault weapons. (After he was shot.)
Governor Ronald Reagan outlawed open carry of firearms in California. (After the Black Panthers began open carrying their firearms; the NRA helped write the ban.)
The conservative Heritage Foundation think tank actually came up with the individual health insurance mandate. (Obamacare.)
Republicans used to advocate for Cap and Trade carbon taxes as a way to combat climate change.
Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency. (In part because Lake Michigan caught on fire.)
Richard Nixon also had a plan for universal health care coverage.
Ike Eisenhower had a top marginal tax rate of 90% and invested billions of dollars in government spending on infrastructure projects.
I don't know how else to say it except that "Republicans fall in line" is the perfect motto for the party.
Edit: No, CNN is not propaganda.
Preoxineria on October 13rd, 2017 at 01:43 UTC »
But Obama was a Communist Kenyan Muslim who wanted to destroy America. Like, remember how he didn’t help American during Katrina or 9/11? What a traitor he is /s
mellowmonk on October 13rd, 2017 at 02:54 UTC »
So that classic Onion headline applies to all Republican presidents.
http://www.theonion.com/article/bush-our-long-national-nightmare-of-peace-and-pros-464