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2016 Postmortem

IdaBriggs

(10,559 posts) Mon Apr 11, 2016, 11:25 AM Apr 2016

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Can political pundits come with a "called it right" meter?

If someone is waxing eloquent about their ability to predict the future in politics, economics or even sports, I want to see a "batting average" so I know how seriously to take them.

I have heard rumors of "trusted news anchors" but I think they are a myth, and the most useful political commentary I have ever seen in my life was Jon Stewart on "Crossfire" asking them to "please stop - you're hurting America!"

Sigh. I want a batting average for them. Please?

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Can political pundits come with a "called it right" meter? (Original Post) IdaBriggs Apr 2016 OP

Yes, and so should politicians Martin Eden Apr 2016 #1

I support the "demonstrated good judgment" meter. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #2

Martin Eden

(12,870 posts)

1. Yes, and so should politicians

Reply to IdaBriggs (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:35 PM

Apr 2016

For example, compare what Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton had to say before the Panama trade agreement and the IWR vote in October 2002.

IdaBriggs

(10,559 posts)

2. I support the "demonstrated good judgment" meter.

Reply to Martin Eden (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:49 PM

Apr 2016

I am so sick of pundits getting it WRONG and smart people being ignored.

Who could have predicted...fill in the blank!

ARGH!

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