Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Jimbo101

(776 posts)
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:18 PM Jan 2017

Americans Divided Over Trumps Travel Ban (depressing)

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-immigration-poll-exclusive-idUSKBN15F2MG

Americans are sharply divided over President Donald Trump's order to temporarily block U.S. entry for all refugees and citizens of seven Muslim countries, with slightly more approving the measure than disapproving, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday.

The Jan. 30-31 poll found that 49 percent of American adults said they either "strongly" or "somewhat" agreed with Trump's order, while 41 percent "strongly" or "somewhat" disagreed and another 10 percent said they don't know.

But the responses were split almost entirely along party lines. Some 53 percent of Democrats said they "strongly disagree" with Trump's action while 51 percent of Republicans said they "strongly agree."
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Americans Divided Over Trumps Travel Ban (depressing) (Original Post) Jimbo101 Jan 2017 OP
From yesterday: kentuck Jan 2017 #1
this country is full of ignorant bigots but it's those who fight to make it better JI7 Jan 2017 #2
I don't care what anyone says ... the entire election was about racism/ bigotry etherealtruth Jan 2017 #3
Agree,in the last Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #4
I had the same experience and "knew" we were sunk etherealtruth Jan 2017 #5
The Comey News Dump on Friday Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #7
ISIS agrees with Republican voters BeyondGeography Jan 2017 #6
There is a reason Republicans want to defund education except for religious education DFW Jan 2017 #8

JI7

(89,252 posts)
2. this country is full of ignorant bigots but it's those who fight to make it better
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:26 PM
Jan 2017

That makes this country great.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
3. I don't care what anyone says ... the entire election was about racism/ bigotry
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:30 PM
Jan 2017

... the bigots are emboldened and feel absolutely no shame (and no need to reassess) their hate.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
4. Agree,in the last
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:34 PM
Jan 2017

five days of the Election Cycle,this became very apparent in conversations with potential voters in our Phone Banking. Myself,expected to maybe run into one or two,but on Monday night of Election Week,came across several that were going race card.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
5. I had the same experience and "knew" we were sunk
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:43 PM
Jan 2017

"People' were actually excited for what they saw as a chance implement some racist and bigoted (all stripes) laws and policies.

I kept getting off the phone and thinking "these are just the ones that are comfortable (somethings happy) to express their racism and bigotry.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
7. The Comey News Dump on Friday
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:49 PM
Jan 2017

was felt by four pm Pacific Time. Fist contact I made through it at me,up,she is a crooked.

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
6. ISIS agrees with Republican voters
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:43 PM
Jan 2017

Best propaganda gift they've had in a long time.

Maybe they could just get a room and leave the civilized world alone.

DFW

(54,408 posts)
8. There is a reason Republicans want to defund education except for religious education
Tue Jan 31, 2017, 06:56 PM
Jan 2017

Same reason the governments in Saudi Arabia and Iran want the same thing.

Ignorant children usually grow up to be ignorant adults, and they are the easiest to manipulate.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Americans Divided Over Tr...