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Why do we put so much stock in polling data? The results play havoc with our perceptions because of our cognitive biases and heuristics

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Cognitive Biases and Polling: Navigating the Illusion of Certainty

2 November 2024 — 15 Comments

The Ten Commandments for Resisting Fascism in America

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bobcabkings on Off the Editor’s Floor: The #GOPDystopia, Voting Affects Your Life, and Trump’s Small Dreams9 March 2026
Always.
bobcabkings on Call Your Members of Congress: Rein Him In! Hold Him Accountable! Stop the War in Iran9 March 2026
Trump, loyalties? Jack, you know there's no such thing, just deals, and he has no problem reneging on those.
bobcabkings on ICYMI: Worldwide Drought, Growing Larger & Smaller, Tariff Payback, Dealing with Anger, Getting Rick Rolled, and Chatting with Lucy9 March 2026
It's simple. They saw it as hurting Others first and worst, so it was worth the price. There were also…
CalicoJack on ICYMI: Worldwide Drought, Growing Larger & Smaller, Tariff Payback, Dealing with Anger, Getting Rick Rolled, and Chatting with Lucy9 March 2026
I can't believe anyone who remembered the chaos, confusion, and catastrophy of Trump's first term didn't think it would continue…
CalicoJack on Call Your Members of Congress: Rein Him In! Hold Him Accountable! Stop the War in Iran9 March 2026
Howdy Bob! The more weaponry we expend in Iran, the less we have to give to Ukraine to use against…

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