First: there is the 27% “crazification factor” coined by blogger John Rogers in 2005 which refers to a baseline percentage of the electorate who consistently hold views or take political action that seem inexplicable, irrational or unsupportable based on objective facts (the base of MAGA?) and then add another 9% of MAGA plus stupid voters to get to his 36% supporters.
His numbers are "so high" because he will never lose the support of the white cristian nationalist that are trying to destroy our 1st amendment rights; he is their man for the job!
True. Plus, the economy isn't working for people, and some are losing faith in democracy. Of course, the increasing concentration of wealth and income during the last 40 years seems to be correlated with the increasing concentration of political power. So monopoly is not really good for democracy.
People who only have access to fox, newsmax, OAN or radio have an entirely different concept of reality. It is never Trump’s fault, and we are getting revenge on the people they all hate, those others who are responsible for their problems. They aren’t all crazy. They just get a steady stream of bad information paid for by wealthy people who don’t want to pay taxes. Rupert Murdoch and people like him have done so much damage to this country. At times when I have driven in rural areas I’ve been shocked by the number of hate spewing conservative stations, with no liberal ones. The same areas offered only Fox News, not msnbc. Of course, that was when people listened to radio, but I imagine the same news deserts still exist.
AGREED! We need to deport Rupert Murdoch and reinstitute the fairness doctrine! In many rural areas of this country, National Public Radio was the ONLY source of real news. Now that’s gone thanks to Trump!
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.”
—George Will, WSJ
DT has waged war on a good economy he inherited, on stable relationships with our allies, on sovereign nations, on our social safety net, on our federal workers and agencies, our schools, and so much more. Truly an interesting achievement.
The remaining supporters are blind enough to believe that Trump represents them, and will do good for them. Unfortunately, Trump represents no one but himself. He has no focus on the rest of this huge, resourceful nation, founded on the equality of those who seek to live here, and who bring their skills, their gifts, their families, to make this a richer nation.
I so agree with you, how in the hell can his approval rating still be that high. From my perspective it should be about 10% at this point. Considering he’s asleep half the time and the rest of the time is rants and tantrums on everything under the sun. His bigotry, misogyny is so over the top, it’s nauseating.
God help us all and God bless America. Hey, Congress, wake UP! Punkin' head and his henchmen are breaking international law and are in the process of dragging us all into another flipping WAR! We are going to have to put national troops on our southern border to stop the pissed off Venezualans. Dumb shit (who promised no more wars) is currently doing everything to get us into a WAR IN THIS HEMISPHERE!! And what's the deal with granting a pardon to the mega drug dealer from Honduras. We need to IMPEACH this lawless bastard or have to deal with consequences that he is bringing down on us--the arrogant, ignorant, evil acting (and I am becoming convinced TRAITOROUS, SELF-CENTERED, SELF-AGGRANDIZING) bastard is probably going to die within the next year and leave all of us holding the bag and dealing with the hellish consequences of his selfish, stupid actions! God bless America!
Mary, I finally believe the end of The Donald's run is nigh. To put it bluntly, he hasn't the stones to run with the big dogs; lIke all toxic narcissists, his fantastical self image has always been far larger than the real thing. If mirrors were enough, we'd all be fucked.
He gets all his power from the adulation of his Congressional whores and media sycophants. I'm, if anything, the opposite of a conspiracy theorist, but even his bestie Vladimir is marveling at how well his ten year plan has gone. President Putin may be an Evil Russian Faux Communist Bastard but he's clever and I'll bet he plays a mean chess game.
The TN 7 results are an alarm bell for the GoP-eers in the House Chamber. They are heading for the doors like there is horde of libruls coming for them with flames throwers and assault rifles. The Senate chamber-maids are gathering their dignity a bit before sprinting for the exits.
I may be way wrong, but I think The Donald is about half hoisted on the old pitard.
Is it cruel if me to applaud this politely? The asshole just hasn't the stones to run with the big dogs like Joe Stalin, Adolf, or even Pol Pot. It couldn't be happening to a bigger asshole.
😒 I’m more in shock at the fact that he has a job approval rating at all. Don’t you actually have to do your job in order for others to grade you on it. So, unless doing your job means signing hardly looked at executive orders while others enact it, is what doing your job is, then I guess my understanding of the presidency is severely skewed 🤔……………. Nope. It’s him.
I truly don’t understand how his approval 🐀ing could still be so high 🤮 which makes me wonder where are those numbers really coming from? 🤥
Fox, Newsmax, OAN and a whole lot of our country who believe their propaganda!
First: there is the 27% “crazification factor” coined by blogger John Rogers in 2005 which refers to a baseline percentage of the electorate who consistently hold views or take political action that seem inexplicable, irrational or unsupportable based on objective facts (the base of MAGA?) and then add another 9% of MAGA plus stupid voters to get to his 36% supporters.
That sounds right. :D
His numbers are "so high" because he will never lose the support of the white cristian nationalist that are trying to destroy our 1st amendment rights; he is their man for the job!
Christofascists
True. Plus, the economy isn't working for people, and some are losing faith in democracy. Of course, the increasing concentration of wealth and income during the last 40 years seems to be correlated with the increasing concentration of political power. So monopoly is not really good for democracy.
I have a niece who, I’m told, asks “is Trump dead yet?” every morning when she goes down to breakfast. She speaks for many.
lol
I’m with your niece. The orange conman’s death will make this World a better place.
Every single day.
😊
I love her.
People who only have access to fox, newsmax, OAN or radio have an entirely different concept of reality. It is never Trump’s fault, and we are getting revenge on the people they all hate, those others who are responsible for their problems. They aren’t all crazy. They just get a steady stream of bad information paid for by wealthy people who don’t want to pay taxes. Rupert Murdoch and people like him have done so much damage to this country. At times when I have driven in rural areas I’ve been shocked by the number of hate spewing conservative stations, with no liberal ones. The same areas offered only Fox News, not msnbc. Of course, that was when people listened to radio, but I imagine the same news deserts still exist.
AGREED! We need to deport Rupert Murdoch and reinstitute the fairness doctrine! In many rural areas of this country, National Public Radio was the ONLY source of real news. Now that’s gone thanks to Trump!
Most of my back east relatives only have Fox.
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.”
—George Will, WSJ
DT has waged war on a good economy he inherited, on stable relationships with our allies, on sovereign nations, on our social safety net, on our federal workers and agencies, our schools, and so much more. Truly an interesting achievement.
The remaining supporters are blind enough to believe that Trump represents them, and will do good for them. Unfortunately, Trump represents no one but himself. He has no focus on the rest of this huge, resourceful nation, founded on the equality of those who seek to live here, and who bring their skills, their gifts, their families, to make this a richer nation.
Emma Lazarus is rolling in her grave.
Lisa - Exactly!
Good point. How do 36% of the public still SUPPORT this guy? Are they on drugs?
Donald is their drug.
Nope…just living in a totally fake reality delivered to them daily by Fox, OAN, Newsmax et al.
Poll companies, like most of mainstream media, still live in fear of Trump litigation and retaliation. So don’t beli3v3 th3 polls.
Does Donald even know what "M R I" stands for?
I so agree with you, how in the hell can his approval rating still be that high. From my perspective it should be about 10% at this point. Considering he’s asleep half the time and the rest of the time is rants and tantrums on everything under the sun. His bigotry, misogyny is so over the top, it’s nauseating.
That a mean, nasty and bigoted crook has ANY support, blows my mind. It’s the cult of celebrity and it’s dangerous and nauseating.
God help us all and God bless America. Hey, Congress, wake UP! Punkin' head and his henchmen are breaking international law and are in the process of dragging us all into another flipping WAR! We are going to have to put national troops on our southern border to stop the pissed off Venezualans. Dumb shit (who promised no more wars) is currently doing everything to get us into a WAR IN THIS HEMISPHERE!! And what's the deal with granting a pardon to the mega drug dealer from Honduras. We need to IMPEACH this lawless bastard or have to deal with consequences that he is bringing down on us--the arrogant, ignorant, evil acting (and I am becoming convinced TRAITOROUS, SELF-CENTERED, SELF-AGGRANDIZING) bastard is probably going to die within the next year and leave all of us holding the bag and dealing with the hellish consequences of his selfish, stupid actions! God bless America!
Mary, I finally believe the end of The Donald's run is nigh. To put it bluntly, he hasn't the stones to run with the big dogs; lIke all toxic narcissists, his fantastical self image has always been far larger than the real thing. If mirrors were enough, we'd all be fucked.
He gets all his power from the adulation of his Congressional whores and media sycophants. I'm, if anything, the opposite of a conspiracy theorist, but even his bestie Vladimir is marveling at how well his ten year plan has gone. President Putin may be an Evil Russian Faux Communist Bastard but he's clever and I'll bet he plays a mean chess game.
The TN 7 results are an alarm bell for the GoP-eers in the House Chamber. They are heading for the doors like there is horde of libruls coming for them with flames throwers and assault rifles. The Senate chamber-maids are gathering their dignity a bit before sprinting for the exits.
I may be way wrong, but I think The Donald is about half hoisted on the old pitard.
Is it cruel if me to applaud this politely? The asshole just hasn't the stones to run with the big dogs like Joe Stalin, Adolf, or even Pol Pot. It couldn't be happening to a bigger asshole.
Thanks Mary
To be president a person needs to be over 35. An upper limit should be set. Not that Trump ever has had what it takes to be president…
I think he’s making white trash look bad
I so agree. How could ANYONE support any part of what’s going on?
Donald seems to be one gentle breeze away from meeting his ancestors…or someone else 🔥👹🔥…
😒 I’m more in shock at the fact that he has a job approval rating at all. Don’t you actually have to do your job in order for others to grade you on it. So, unless doing your job means signing hardly looked at executive orders while others enact it, is what doing your job is, then I guess my understanding of the presidency is severely skewed 🤔……………. Nope. It’s him.