Ewww...Originally Posted by Tom Duffy
Actually, Trump was quoted as saying it, so it must be true.
As I noted earlier in this thread, I don’t remember where I read it. Damned sure wasn’t from him, though.
Ewww...Actually, Trump was quoted as saying it, so it must be true.
As I noted earlier in this thread, I don’t remember where I read it. Damned sure wasn’t from him, though.
See definition #3: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/majority
That third definition still means greater than 50%.
Assuming the numbers you found are correct, the "remainder" is still greater than the number of "Democrats, or "Independents leaning democrat." The "remainder," is 40% "Republican" or " Independents leaning Republican, " plus 16% "Undecided/Decline to State," which is a total of 56%.
So the "remainder" of people not in their "Democrat" category is greater than those in that category.
So your data doesn't support the claim, even using the definition you tried to "cherry pick."
Last edited by DMF13; 01-12-2019 at 12:00 PM.
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You and I read that differently.
If I was going to cherry pick a definition, I'll go with this one:
But I do admit, "plurality" is a better fit, though I think a case can be made either way.
Last edited by JV_; 01-12-2019 at 12:14 PM.
JFC, another thread gone.
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“It doesn’t matter what the problem is, the solution is always for us to give the government more money and power, while we eat less meat.”
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In some countries, in situations like this their legislatures &/or executive branch equivalent immediately cease operations and elections for every seat are convened. I’m beginning to see the wisdom behind this provision.
Last edited by GardoneVT; 01-12-2019 at 04:31 PM.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
That’s because they are not really military. The military (DoD) is funded right now. Even during previous shut downs only the DoD civilians went on furlough or worked without pay. Uniform members were always paid. The Coasties are a hybrid organization and are para-military. They are more LE than military and part of DHS now (formerly DOT) which is why Posse Comitatus doesn’t apply to them. Only when called up by the Navy are they a part of the DoD.
Update ( @JDD) :
Regardless of being funded through February, apparently the most recent paycheck was our last as all of the payroll people have been furloughed, so there's nobody to process paychecks; according to rumor mill, at least....
Last edited by TGS; 01-13-2019 at 01:56 AM.
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You are going to have to help me out with this notion of a ‘relevant celebrity’.
Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Doodie Project?
My memory is probably faulty but I was active duty Army during Clinton’s presidency and I thought that during one of his shutdowns we either didn’t get a paycheck or were told we wouldn’t but it was lifted before that happened.
