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Study shows the car you drive may reveal who you voted for
New York Post ^ | November 29, 2017 | By Michael McLaughlin

Posted on 11/29/2017 4:22:23 PM PST by sparklite2

Stanford University researcher used a computer algorithm to determined whether a neighborhood leaned to the left or right by looking at vehicles in 50 millions of images from Google Street View in 200 American cities.

When sedans outnumbered pickup trucks, there was an 88 percent chance the city would vote Democratic.

In areas with more pickup trucks, the odds switched to 82 percent in favor of Republicans, the researchers concluded.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Science
KEYWORDS: automobile; automobiles; automotive; car; cars; detroit; motorcycle; motorcycles; truck; trucks; vehicle; vehicles
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To: sparklite2

I drive an F150 and a Volvo XC70. This will confuse them mightily!

I’m all conservative all the time, especially when driving the Volvo — it’s a fast car and damned useful and cops don’t go looking for it. The truck, well, I love the modern Model T — best damned car ever made.


81 posted on 11/29/2017 6:51:29 PM PST by nicollo (I said no!)
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To: Billthedrill
I'm a male lesbian...so...sorta welcome you into the club.

Maybe....: )

82 posted on 11/29/2017 6:56:12 PM PST by Osage Orange (Watch your six.)
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To: sparklite2

Currently I have a Honda, a VW...and a Ford.


83 posted on 11/29/2017 6:57:33 PM PST by Osage Orange (Watch your six.)
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To: sparklite2

Oh brother, wonder what this so-called research cost me.....

I drive an old beat-up sedan because it runs great and is currently only costing me gas and routine maintenance to keep on the road. I’d love to have a truck, but they are priced beyond my means.


84 posted on 11/29/2017 7:01:09 PM PST by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: sparklite2

I drive a 2015 Red Dodge Challenger with “TRUMP 45” Vanity License Plates. Wonder who I Voted for? Hmmmm...

Unfortunately I live in CA and even the area I live in (Orange County) went for the Democrat for the first time ever.


85 posted on 11/29/2017 7:01:53 PM PST by Kickass Conservative ( Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: sparklite2

1995 Astro work van. It’s very crappy.


86 posted on 11/29/2017 7:02:23 PM PST by little jeremiah (Half the truth is often a great lie. B. Franklin)
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To: sparklite2

Polaris HO 500
with various Ford and Ram pickups scattered in the mix....


87 posted on 11/29/2017 7:05:21 PM PST by MountainDad (A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for others. Support your local militia.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Not always


88 posted on 11/29/2017 7:09:57 PM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: ridesthemiles

Carefully


89 posted on 11/29/2017 7:11:42 PM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: sparklite2

Which one? The F350? The Lincoln? The GMC Astro van? The Honda Helix?


90 posted on 11/29/2017 7:14:10 PM PST by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

I’m on my second Prius. When you have more than one the plural is Prii. ;-)

Further, I bought my first on Earth Day. And though it was completely coincidental, it’s still a great factoid to rub in the face of my liberal friends and point out how they are failing to do their part.

On the other hand, during most of Obama’s presidency, my second vehicle was a F350. You learn interesting things about people when switching between these vehicles. People treat you differently based on what you drive.

Anyway, for the record, I quit being a Republican a long time ago. I’m a conservative. Never been a Democrat.

I generally vote reluctantly for the Republican candidate. However, I have been an enthusiastic supporter of Ted Cruz (in whose district I live) and Donald Trump. (Less so of Cruz after his endorsement withdrawal from Roy Moore, but he is still one of the more reliable conservative voices and votes.)

If I could afford to, I’d drive a Tesla. But I’d be sure we had at least one good truck in the family, too.


91 posted on 11/29/2017 7:14:54 PM PST by unlearner (You will never come to know that which you do not know until you first know that you do not know it.)
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To: happyhomemaker; Newton

“Prius’s” “Priuses”?

You obviously do not move in liberal circles. The plural of Prius is Prii (pronounced pree-eye).

Yes, I’m so confidant in my conservative arguments and in my masculinity, that I can totally pull off driving a Prius.


92 posted on 11/29/2017 7:25:04 PM PST by unlearner (You will never come to know that which you do not know until you first know that you do not know it.)
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To: nicollo

But I defy *anyone* to call me a liberal.

(oh, ok, if you insist: Nissan Sentra with manual transmission).

93 posted on 11/29/2017 7:30:54 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: faithhopecharity

Two Mercedes and one Lexus among my siblings. For years my wife and I drove Volvos. Now I drive a vw. We’re all solid right wing conservatives.


94 posted on 11/29/2017 7:33:03 PM PST by Romulus
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To: sparklite2

2016 Range Rover Sport supercharged....510HP go any where goodness.
2016 Polaris Slingshot SL LE.... TASTEFULLY customized.
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider... OH MAN!!
Usually vote Vlad the Impaler / Ghengis Khan party line.


95 posted on 11/29/2017 7:34:59 PM PST by crosdaddy
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To: ExGeeEye

Hey, I have my eye on a Lesbomobile myself. Just need to squeeze another 90,000 miles from my passat wagon.


96 posted on 11/29/2017 7:36:17 PM PST by Romulus
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To: x

My boss has two.


97 posted on 11/29/2017 7:37:24 PM PST by Romulus
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To: grey_whiskers

"...Cervelo R2..."


If it has to be a Cervelo did you at least build it with Campagnolo components? :-)

98 posted on 11/29/2017 7:41:37 PM PST by Blue Jays ( Rock hard ~ Ride free)
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To: Romulus
Image result for edsel car

Here you go.

99 posted on 11/29/2017 7:43:55 PM PST by sparklite2 (I hereby designate the ongoing kerfuffle Diddle-Gate.)
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To: sparklite2

This was Reagan’s doing. It was my introduction to republican betrayal.


100 posted on 11/29/2017 7:45:19 PM PST by Romulus
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