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Is the USA a nation of bigots and/or racists and/or idiots and hypocrites?

JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
edited November 2016 in A Moving Train
If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid and/or racist and/or bigots?
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/many-in-nation-tired-of-explaining-things-to-idiots
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    What's the explaination for record turnout in Republican primaries?
  • eddieceddiec Posts: 3,920
    To the first question, yes. Not all, not a majority, but yes, a lot.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Yes lol
    It's also full of wonderful, educated, open minded and caring people.
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  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,171
    About 39% of Americans identify as Republican. Trump has about 35% of those Republicans supporting him at the moment. So if we say that every person voting for Trump is racist, that means just over 13% of Americans are racist. (only a little tongue in cheek)
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    rgambs said:

    Yes lol
    It's also full of wonderful, educated, open minded and caring people.

    Can't be full of both?
  • Dirtie_FrankDirtie_Frank Posts: 1,348
    So what you are saying is that people that don't agree with you are racist bigots and idiots?
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    Dirtie_Frank said:

    So what you are saying is that people that don't agree with you are racist bigots and idiots?

    Agree with me on what? Have a made a statement to agree or disagree with?
  • Dirtie_FrankDirtie_Frank Posts: 1,348
    Why would you say that the USA is full of racists, bigots and idiot then?
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,199
    JC29856 said:

    rgambs said:

    Yes lol
    It's also full of wonderful, educated, open minded and caring people.

    Can't be full of both?
    This country is sometimes called a melting pot of people right. Well what does one expect we have ALL sorts here. The caring and open minded and plenty of racists and bigots.....the same could be said about this board.

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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    Dirtie_Frank said:

    Why would you say that the USA is full of racists, bigots and idiot then?

    Is this your way of answering my question?

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  • Dirtie_FrankDirtie_Frank Posts: 1,348
    JC29856 said:

    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explaination for record turnout in Republican primaries?

    Those two quotes lead me to believe you are a Sanders supporter since you say the record turnout for black voters supporting Clinton. The next quote makes me think you cannot beleive so many are voting for Trump. From all that you believe people are racists, bigots and idiots since they do not agree with you and your ideal candidate. If I am wrong sorry.

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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    JC29856 said:

    rgambs said:

    Yes lol
    It's also full of wonderful, educated, open minded and caring people.

    Can't be full of both?
    I think it's what gambo was saying.

    The voting turnout comment is interesting when contrasted with another thread condemning those who choose to not vote (on certain or various issues) as being complacent, ignorant, insert other disparaging term.

    Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't!

    That many threads are woven into our collective quilt shouldn't be so surprising.
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    I'm not sure if I ever saw it... or just forgot about it... but Trump mocked a reporter with a disability.

    He's a classless, vile oaf. The very fact that he's even permitted to carry on with his campaign, let alone draw such support, lends evidence to the OP's question in the affirmative manner.

    The entire fiasco is a joke of cosmic proportions. Openly supporting such an inappropriate candidate exposes you for the qualities the OP opines as a question. It's f**king ridiculous- seriously.
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  • muskydanmuskydan Posts: 1,013
    Dirtie_Frank said:

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explaination for record turnout in Republican primaries?

    Those two quotes lead me to believe you are a Sanders supporter since you say the record turnout for black voters supporting Clinton. The next quote makes me think you cannot beleive so many are voting for Trump. From all that you believe people are racists, bigots and idiots since they do not agree with you and your ideal candidate. If I am wrong sorry.

    Exactly Dirty, you nailed it....
  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    edited March 2016
    I ask the question in all sincerity.
    What's the explanation that the leading democratic nominee is under fbi investigation for possible national security breach?
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    muskydan said:

    Dirtie_Frank said:

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explaination for record turnout in Republican primaries?

    Those two quotes lead me to believe you are a Sanders supporter since you say the record turnout for black voters supporting Clinton. The next quote makes me think you cannot beleive so many are voting for Trump. From all that you believe people are racists, bigots and idiots since they do not agree with you and your ideal candidate. If I am wrong sorry.

    Exactly Dirty, you nailed it....
    2 isn't a large enough sampling to draw conclusions
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    JC29856 said:

    If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
    Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid racist bigots?

    not all trump supporters are bigots, but all bigots are trump supporters.

    one state's exit polls said that 6 in 10 said that lincoln should not have freed the slaves.

    so there's that.
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 39,312
    Go Beavers said:

    About 39% of Americans identify as Republican. Trump has about 35% of those Republicans supporting him at the moment. So if we say that every person voting for Trump is racist, that means just over 13% of Americans are racist. (only a little tongue in cheek)

    39% identify as republican? According to whom?

    According to Pew 39% LEAN that way while only 23% IDENTIFY as.
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
    Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid racist bigots?

    not all trump supporters are bigots, but all bigots are trump supporters.

    one state's exit polls said that 6 in 10 said that lincoln should not have freed the slaves.

    so there's that.
    How about the number of votes for candidates that have dropped out of the race.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thirty, you call it a fiasco and I call it a clusterfuck. Same diff!

    Not a fan of polls or statistics as many presented as samplings are so small. Strikes me as similar to the various and contradictory "health alerts!" that are released on a regular basis.
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    JC29856 said:

    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
    Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid racist bigots?

    not all trump supporters are bigots, but all bigots are trump supporters.

    one state's exit polls said that 6 in 10 said that lincoln should not have freed the slaves.

    so there's that.
    How about the number of votes for candidates that have dropped out of the race.
    doesn't matter.

    those votes are worth as much as the lint i just pulled out of my jacket pocket.
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
    Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid racist bigots?

    not all trump supporters are bigots, but all bigots are trump supporters.

    one state's exit polls said that 6 in 10 said that lincoln should not have freed the slaves.

    so there's that.
    How about the number of votes for candidates that have dropped out of the race.
    doesn't matter.

    those votes are worth as much as the lint i just pulled out of my jacket pocket.
    My point being that those who voted for candidates no longer running are probably alittle more intelligent than the lint in your pocket.
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 39,312
    JC29856 said:

    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    gimmesometruth27 said:

    JC29856 said:

    If you know anything about statistics you know that is doesn't take a large sample to draw basic conclusions from statical sampling.
    Do the 2016 primaries prove that Americans are stupid racist bigots?

    not all trump supporters are bigots, but all bigots are trump supporters.

    one state's exit polls said that 6 in 10 said that lincoln should not have freed the slaves.

    so there's that.
    How about the number of votes for candidates that have dropped out of the race.
    doesn't matter.

    those votes are worth as much as the lint i just pulled out of my jacket pocket.
    My point being that those who voted for candidates no longer running are probably alittle more intelligent than the lint in your pocket.
    Not when you look closely at who those candidates are.
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  • myoung321myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited March 2016
    This is a result of the Tea Party and the "normal" GOP leaders feeding into it with the obstructionist policies.. Now their creation has taken over the party. I would love to see this evolve into a 3 party system. Let the wing nuts have their own party. I'm guessing that's about 40% of Republicans, if you look at the current numbers.

    Not sure why we refuse to acknowledge what this truly is.... Fascism in America

    You've got a Billionaire whipping up people by blaming immigrants, minorities, religions, etc,,,,

    1. Blaming a specific group of people for society's problems.
    2. Appeal to a certain education level
    3. Scare Propaganda

    A cult of action, a celebration of aggressive masculinity, an intolerance of criticism, a fear of difference and outsiders, a pitch to the frustrations of the lower middle class, an intense nationalism and resentment at national humiliation, and a “popular elitism” that promises every citizen that they’re part of “the best people of the world.”


    If it Quacks like a Fascist,,, then it's a Fascist
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,309
    To say we are a nation of racists and idiots period would, of course, be a gross exaggeration. But it is obvious (to me at least) there are far too many racists and far too many people who at least act like idiots for our own good. When I get time I'll post some statistics on hate groups published by Southern Poverty Law Center. The number goes up and down a bit each year but those numbers are generally a bit shocking. You'd think we would have come further.

    But I still place hope in our youth, that they may be less idiotic and more accepting of others. We'll see.
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  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    JC29856 said:

    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?

    How do you figure it is against their own interests? They heavily supported Obama, and Hillary will be the candidate who will be most closely aligned with Obama and his policies.
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  • JC29856JC29856 Posts: 9,617
    jeffbr said:

    JC29856 said:

    What's the explanation for the sampling of black voters voting Hillary against their own interests?

    How do you figure it is against their own interests? They heavily supported Obama, and Hillary will be the candidate who will be most closely aligned with Obama and his policies.
    Hillary is getting more of the black vote in some states then Obama did.
    That's twice they voted against their own self interests.
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    myoung321 said:


    1. Blaming a specific group of people for society's problems.
    2. Appeal to a certain education level
    3. Scare Propaganda


    I agree that Trump smacks of fascism and is a dangerous option for the USA. No doubt. But these tactics are used by lots of groups. #blacklivesmatter
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
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