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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day .... 04 - 13 - 06 .... JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
JohnHuang2;dutchess | JohnHuang2

Posted on 04/12/2006 10:00:59 PM PDT by dutchess



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Dewey Defeats Truman!

by JohnHuang2

The jobless rate is falling, the GDP is soaring, home ownership is soaring, the stock market is soaring and there hasn't been another terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11, so a solid majority think the country is headed off on the wrong track, polls show. Only a full-blown recession could brighten the mood now. Actually, the way you get a solid majority of the country thinking the country is headed in the wrong direction during boom times is to pack your poll with Democrats. The more the economy booms, the more Democrats and "independents" get squeezed by media pollsters into their polling sample mix to get this 'rising tide of discontent' we keep hearing them yap about.


Notice all the attention the latest AP/Ipsos poll is getting? If AP/Ipsos were to be believed, John Kerry won the election with 50% of the popular vote. Just before his defeat, AP/Ipsos had Kerry beating Bush by four points, 50%-46%.
Kerry was on his way to victory in the Marist College poll, too. He was being sworn in as the 44th president in the Fox News Opinion Dynamics poll. Kerry was delivering the '05 State of the Union Address in the Zogby poll.
At 5:00 p.m. on Election Day, just as Bush was trouncing Kerry across America, Zogby projected Kerry the winner by a comfortable Electoral vote margin. But maybe Zogby was just tired. He spent the whole day with Teresa measuring the drapes in the Oval Office.


Any incumbent below 50% is toast. Or very seriously vulnerable. As an indication of their incredible accuracy, virtually all the media polls had Bush below 50% just before he won.
"Right-wing" Fox News had Bush at 46%. CBS-New York Times, CNN/USA Today/Gallup, NBC-Wall Street Journal, ABC-Washington Post, ARG, etc., all showed Bush below 50%.

As for 'Right Track/Wrong Track' polling, 57% told Gallup they were angry and dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S. Two weeks later, they re-elected Bush. Fifty-six percent told AP/Ipsos pollsters the country was seriously off on the wrong track. Days before Bush beat Kerry. In Mid-October, 2004, 58% in the Pew Research Center survey thought the country was going to hell in a handbasket, then gave Bush a second term.
According to TIME, Newsweek, Annenberg, and the L.A. Times, a solid majority were dissatisfied with the way things were going in this country before re-electing the guy in charge. Like I said, these polls really have the pulse of the nation!
As for forecasting which party will control Congress after the elections, the media polls have a wonderful track record. AP/Ipsos had Democrats in May of '04 creaming the GOP, 50%-41%. (Nancy Pelosi would be House Speaker. Heading the committee overseeing the Capitol police would be Cynthia McKinney.) In May of '04,TIME magazine's poll had Democrats seizing control of Congress by 13 percentage points, 53%-40%. In June of '04, the Los Angeles Times had Democrats taking over Congress by 19 percentage points, 54%-35%. Three months before the '04 elections, Newsweek still had Democrats ahead of the GOP by a whopping margin, 51%-41%. (My advice to Democrats: Please, keep trusting these polls!)
The point of all this? Media polls are junk. As trustworthy as CBS's National Guard documents. Keep that in mind the next time you read how Bush's job rating has dropped to a "career low" amid "continued broad public skepticism about the Iraq War" (ABC News, 4/10/06).
Besides, despite all the polls, there's good reason to believe Bush will mount a powerful comeback in the months ahead and win re-election! Oops...

Anyway, that's...

My two cents








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1 posted on 04/12/2006 10:01:01 PM PDT by dutchess
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; The Mayor; deadhead; ...


It's Thursday at the Finest... Time for another tell it like it is John's 2cents!!!!


2 posted on 04/12/2006 10:03:34 PM PDT by dutchess
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To: dutchess

BUMP!


3 posted on 04/12/2006 10:05:35 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: dutchess

Is there a framed copy of Michelle Malkin's Seattle PI editorial about Freepers and FreeRepublic hanging in the small room? Just curious what Jim finally did with it.


4 posted on 04/12/2006 10:13:01 PM PDT by im4eagles (and the eagles shall soar above)
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*Garden Path*

Good Morning To The Finest
Pollsters sometimes lead one "down the garden path"! It did the dems in that election.LOL..Great essay and presentation!

5 posted on 04/12/2006 10:21:06 PM PDT by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

April 13, 2006

When The Pressure Is On

Read:
Romans 5:1-5

We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance. —Romans 5:3

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 22-24; Luke 12:1-31

cover What makes a shiny apple look so delicious? The skin, of course. But what is it about an apple that actually makes it delicious? The juice and substance inside. That's the apple's real "character."

I learned this as a boy watching my mom make applesauce. With a wooden pestle, she would mash the soft, boiled pieces of apple through a metal colander and into a bowl, until all that remained in the colander were drab, flattened skins. But oh, the sauce tasted so good!

God uses life's pressures to bring out the sweetness of Christlike character in us. Tribulation (which means "pressure" in the Greek) also helps us realize the awful potential of our sin nature and see it for what it is—ugly and tasteless. Under pressure, all kinds of sins begin to surface—greed, selfishness, lust, pride.

Pressure, whether from without or from an unrealistic perfectionism within, is a fact of our fallen world. God controls its intensity and duration so that we can recognize, confess, and renounce those fleshly "skins" that obscure Christ's character in us.

Tribulation is not something anyone seeks. But when it comes, the Holy Spirit will use it to create in us perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). —Dennis De Haan

All God's testings have a purpose—
Someday you will see the light;
All He asks is that you trust Him,
Walk by faith and not by sight. —Zoller

The gem of Christlike character is formed by pressure and refined by friction.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Joseph: Overcoming Life's Challenges

6 posted on 04/13/2006 5:11:19 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
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All these polls are as relevant as would-be president Kerry.

My neighbor still has a Kerry-Edwards sign in her front window.

Let's see now, where did I put that picture of the Kerry-Edwards sign in the trash pile?


7 posted on 04/13/2006 7:24:29 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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great essay John and wonderful presentation & graphics Dutchess! Thank you both for your efforts!

Polls. Are a little the Bible. You can pick a little something here & there & "prove" what you want. A random sampling of scriptures can raise many eyebrows along the way.

Polls & the Media..both not friends of conservatives it seems


8 posted on 04/13/2006 7:31:38 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: MEG33

Really lovely photo Meg and again you picked a lovely table to show it off. I appreciate your sharing. I have yet to finish scanning yesterday's thread but the quick overview revealed your lovely trademark contributions! Thanks!


9 posted on 04/13/2006 7:33:26 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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Thank you Dolly. I hope you have found some relief for your backache.


10 posted on 04/13/2006 7:38:07 AM PDT by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: The Mayor
Pressure, whether from without or from an unrealistic perfectionism within, is a fact of our fallen world

That is absolutely the lesson I have been learning the past few weeks. How timely!

Thanks as always for making this part of our day here & at other threads Rus.

Today appears to be a good day for construction. Sunny, warm.. I have a pretty full plate of commitments & wish I could be doing some outdoor yard-work. Our Lake County Republican club is sponsoring a forum of the three candidates tonight who are running for Supreme court in our area. Having media coverage & anticipating a good meeting. About 8 FReepers are members so this is the group we hope will be our Regional FReeper Core.

11 posted on 04/13/2006 7:38:33 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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The chiropractor visit did help some. I will be going weekly & I know better re: abdominal exercises to strenghten back. Just lazy in those areas. I hate to be dependent on meds alone when with some minimal effort each day relief could be had.

Thanks for asking. I cut my finger this am closing a basement window (trying to air out the mold/mildew).My hand just went thru the pane. I am lucky to have just a minor cut on one finger. Going to unfortunately slow things down a bit. I have a medical plastic glove atop the wrapped finger.

Well need to go take aunt to doc.. see ya'al later
12 posted on 04/13/2006 7:42:32 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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Always to good to hear from you, Dolly!


13 posted on 04/13/2006 7:44:49 AM PDT by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: JohnHuang2; dutchess; Billie; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Diver Dave; ...
Dear, Dear John....

At the risk of disillusioning the masses, The LadyX is...g-u-i-l-t-y.....
of having in a frame on the wall before me Presidential campaign buttons saved through the years.

At the very top, in the center, is a genuine 1948 one, no less!

How crushed I was by the Truman win, reminded he once stood me up at the White House..:>(

[Okay..a bunch of us, actually - participants in the 1947 National Spelling Bee - and he had the perfect excuse...his mother in Independence, Missouri fell ill..:]

Now you write of The Almighty Polls... POLLS SCHMOLLS !!

Insults to intelligent minds, they are merely Fingers-in-the-Wind straws, blowing past and meaning nothing.

They try to build a [political] house with 'em...
just ask the how wise that is!

Sheesh...if you take a poll in (Choose One) Cape Cod - Baltimore - San Francisco - etc., out of the token, paltry 1200 "asked," 1198 will vote for a Lib...and 2 votes cast for "Others"... they, of course, were tourists...

Like Joe Friday - - in the 1960's television series, Dragnet, said, interviewing a witness, "My name is Friday - I'm a cop." and "Just the facts, Ma'am."

Signing off, John, asking you to "get the facts" and keep 'em coming!!

~ LadyX

14 posted on 04/13/2006 8:52:53 AM PDT by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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Let's see now, where did I put that picture of the Kerry-Edwards sign in the trash pile?

Found it!


15 posted on 04/13/2006 8:54:12 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: LadyX

Good one, LadyX. :)


16 posted on 04/13/2006 9:11:43 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: LadyX

Thank you for a great "Dear John" letter, LadyX!


17 posted on 04/13/2006 9:29:48 AM PDT by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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LOL, Dave...doncha love how John Edwards occasionally pops up in the news, wishin' and a hopin' - trying to appear *relevant* to something?!

He - - "Don't Muss Mah Hairdo" - hasta be lost, with not much to do but sit there counting his NC Defense Trial Lawyer Mi$$llions.

Almost suspected he'd be seen in television clips of the Duke Mow-'Em-down mess, when that Muslim student deliberately plowed into a bunch on a sidewalk, proclaimng His Allah Supremo...

Why, several of the victims will have the right to sue...Allah???

18 posted on 04/13/2006 9:43:07 AM PDT by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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Every day we thank YOU for your many beautiful and moving contributions, Meg...
you always give us something to appreciate, ponder, digest, mull over, laugh...the whole spectrum..:)

You bring us colorful *rainbows,* like this one:


19 posted on 04/13/2006 9:49:06 AM PDT by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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God Bless Our Military

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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess, The Mayor, DollyCali or GodBlessUSA and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey............................cousin
mystery-ak.............son, husband
Gogrammy...................grandson
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
sneakers..............................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon.............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep...................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom............3 sons
american_ranger.............son
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.......................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
ValerieUSA....................2 sons
Lakeside........................2 sons
LakeLady......................nephew
Spruce.........................daughter
Philman_36..............2 nephews
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
TheMayor...............friends'son
mhking.........................cousin
eaglesiniowa.....................son
visualops..........................cousin
auboy.............................cousin
Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
Katydidnt.............................son
MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother
Colorado Slim................nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
Kramster.....................stepson
Alouette................................son
Q6-God...................twin brother
jkphoto........................nephew
Socratic......................nephew
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
JesseJane...............cousin
Previously A-Lurker.....brother
MississippyMuddy........sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
tiggywinkle...............cousin
CyberAnt..................nephew
JFC........................nephew
Earthdweller...........nephew
Anthem..............two cousins>br> WakeUpandVote............brother
MEG33....................grandson
Q6-God.....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut....................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish.........................active duty
ODC-GIRL.................active duty
AF_Blue...................active duty
Notwithstanding.......active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
Old Sarge.................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque..............active duty
JRios1968..............active duty
NoLongerFreeState..active duty
CMS.......................active duty
scubachick.....................husband
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
cookcounty.............................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
Doug from Upland............soninlaw
Himyar....................................son
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper....................................son
sheeza................................husband
kemathen7.........................husband
Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend
deadhead.............................cousin
JimRobinson...............2 nephews
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Consort........................2 daughters
Consort.......................son-in-law
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
dixie sass........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
homeschoolmama...............nephew
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
Leofl...........................................son
chena............................................son
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
painter...................................nephew
ProudAFDad...................................son
Misty4jc................................husband
Bykrbayb........................................son
Hope and Glory.........................son
ak_daddoo..............................nephew
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
ariamne.........................2 cousins
Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin
Chairman_Dec_19th_Society...BIL
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
nelibeli..............................nephew
Skimask.....................................son
El Gato...............................nephew
thehumanlynx..........brother-in-law
Palladin...............................grandson
freema......................son, nephew
Jen'smom.........................daughter
Rose0508.............................son
Jemian...................................son
rahbert.................................son
Azvbushgal.............................son
kimmykay...............................son
NavySEAL F-16.......................son
ike......................................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
repubmom..............................son
SoldiersPrayingMom...............son
Skyraider..............................son
Jen'sMom.......................daughter
US Army EOD...................daughter
weldgophardline................son



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