Ricochet is the best place on the internet to discuss the issues of the day, either through commenting on posts or writing your own for our active and dynamic community in a fully moderated environment. In addition, the Ricochet Audio Network offers over 50 original podcasts with new episodes released every day.
On Surveys and Monkeys
I had about 170 responses to my survey, most of which came from Ricochet. But unless I fork over $40, they will only let me see 100 responses. I’m a cheapskate, plus I got guns to buy, so I ain’t forkin’ it over. Still, some folks have asked to see the results of the first 100 responses, so here they are.
For those of you bad at math, since there are exactly 100 responses, the percentage and the number for each choice are…the same. But the third column has Arizona Patriot’s predictions.
| Response | Result | AP |
| ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT: I enthusiastically support Trump. Generally speaking, I think that the behavior for which he is criticized is part of a brilliant marketing and communication strategy. I take him seriously but not literally. Among other things, his style has successfully forced the Left into revealing their anti-Americanism and maneuvered them into defending the indefensible. Check out my MAGA hat! | 19% | 5-10% |
| SOLID SUPPORT: I solidly support Trump with reservations. I recognize that he has impulse control issues and significant moral flaws. On balance, however, his record of conservative achievement far outweighs these problems. I do wish that he would tweet less. | 38% | 30-35% |
| RELUCTANT SUPPORT: I reluctantly support Trump. I think that he is deceptive and of poor moral character, and am very disappointed that he has become the leader of the Republican Party. However, the alternative is so bad that I must overlook these profound flaws. I do really, really like the judicial appointments, the tax cuts, the deregulation, and Secretary Mattis. | 29% | 45-50% |
| UNDECIDED: I remain undecided about Trump. | 8% | 5% |
| NEVER TRUMP: I am unalterably opposed to Trump. I think that he is wrecking the Republican Party and the Conservative movement, and will discredit my values for years, or even decades, to come. As painful as it is, I am even considering supporting and voting for Democrats as the only viable mechanism to restore the party of Reagan and true Conservative principles. I’m eagerly awaiting the McCain funeral video. | 6% | 5-10% |
Gary, with all due respect, you vary from being NeverTrump to being AbsolutelyNeverTrump, unless things have changed in the last month.
You will be unsurprised when you correct your transposition of the numbers.
Oh, you want to have your cake and eat it to?
Deep State recruitment is poor.
John, thanks for catching my error. I fixed it in the original above (showing the changes, and giving you credit).