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In reply to the discussion: Is Gallup’s place atop poll world slipping? [View all]defacto7
(13,485 posts)39. We need to watch carefully.
Everything that we've become accustomed to over the years, every sacred cow, the trusted services and institutions are coming down. Times are changing and we need to be watchful for reality. The Republicans have been wearing blinders for too long. We as left wingers have been lucky enough to be aware and didn't flinch when we were laughed at for keeping out eyes on reality, not to be swayed by the cloud of myth surrounding politics or world affairs.
Trust no institution beyond what can be verified. Trust no great power or figurehead that does not balance with reality or the will of the people. Question everything!!!
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Gallup has had terrible results election after election for the last 10 years. Good to see the media
Mass
Nov 2012
#4
I hope Gallup loses credibility over this - and other pollsters will see if they play politics
Chemisse
Nov 2012
#6
Gallop Poll... from now on reffered to as The Notoriously Unreliable Gallop Poll.
Walk away
Nov 2012
#8
Polling by Gallup is not their main business, bringing a new product to the market?
mrdmk
Nov 2012
#13
If folks want an accurate account of what is going on... they should just come here.
aaaaaa5a
Nov 2012
#19
Gallup already has fallen off its throne - it's still the most famous name in polling but they've
Midwestern Democrat
Nov 2012
#32