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Related: About this forumI think I need a chill pill ... derangement syndrome - are you with me?
Anyone else here find themselves clicking obsessively on polling posts? I hope this doesn't become chronic. I hope after tonight's debate, the next Pres debate, the polls settle / turnaround, the election, the next 4 years ...
I GET MY LIFE BACK!
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I think I need a chill pill ... derangement syndrome - are you with me? (Original Post)
cilla4progress
Oct 2012
OP
Nope. I've been avoiding the polls because I don't think they mean anything at all.
PDJane
Oct 2012
#1
Yes, I have to be honest, I have been obsessing about polls way too much..
cheriemedium59
Oct 2012
#2
The polls are meaningless because they only capture a snapshot in time.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Oct 2012
#6
PDJane
(10,103 posts)1. Nope. I've been avoiding the polls because I don't think they mean anything at all.
cliffordu
(30,994 posts)3. Yep - they are complete garbage for the most part/
cheriemedium59
(212 posts)2. Yes, I have to be honest, I have been obsessing about polls way too much..
cilla4progress
(24,728 posts)4. Thanks for your disclosure
We should listen to the other posters and get some balance back, I suppose!
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)5. Nah, I'm not even paying attention.
The polls are not a sure thing. I refuse to be distracted by them.
Spend your energy in a better way - make sure all the Democrats around you get to the voting booth!
cilla4progress
(24,728 posts)9. Doorbelling this weekend!
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)10. There you go!!! Good for you!!!
Doing a little of that myself...
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)6. The polls are meaningless because they only capture a snapshot in time.
They also dynamic and volatile.
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)7. I obsessively avoid all poll posts
my poor little brain can't take the crazy ride.
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)8. Actually, I'm more obsessive about passing OVER such posts.