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Truegrit Lieutenant
Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Posts: 246 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:53 pm Post subject: Truegrit Street Poll Shows Kerry in Trouble in Boston Burbs |
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Most days of the week I stand at high-traffic intersections holding aloft a sign that reads "Kerry is Unfit to Be Commander-in-Chief." I poll the motorists as they pass by on a "thumbs up" vs. "Thumbs down" basis.
In the western suburbs of Boston I had, for several weeks, been getting thumbs up (often with accompanying honks) in a ratio of 3-to-1, a sign that most approved my message. (One one occasion the pro-Kerry thumbs down had a higher ratio).
Very recently, the ratio of thumbs up has moved to about 8 or 10-to-1, a very significant indication that Kerry could potentially be in trouble even in Massachusetts. (A caveat: as Wolf Blitzer of CNN would say, mine is not, I repeat not, a scientific poll).
I intend to do my street polling closer to home, literally, by marching into downtown Boston, to the state house and to Louisberg square, where Kerry has a residence. We'll see if I can get a 3 to 1 ratio of thumbs up for my anti-kerry sign in Beacon Hill -- a preserve of mainly rich Boston liberals. After that, it's on to Harvard Square and the Kennedy School -- let's hope my appearance doesn't spark a riot.
I will report the results of the Truegrit poll in Kerrytown on a weekly basis, in this posting slot. _________________ Ted Harwood, Ph.D.
Enlisted, U.S. Army ('57-'60) |
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2ndamendsis PO3
Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Posts: 288 Location: NJ
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 12:17 am Post subject: |
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You GO Doc!! _________________ PROUD wife of Army ASA Vet - 66-70
mom of Sailor - Gulf 1
daughter of WW11 Army Vet |
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rb325th Admiral
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 1334
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Way to go Doc, just stay out of Harvard Square LOL!!
I must say I have noticed more Bush Bumper Stickers than Kerry/Edwards, as well as quite a few Vietnam Vets Against Kerry localy south of Boston.
Kerry was just as much an unknown here in Ma. as he was in the rest of the Nation, now that his "position(s)" are becoming better known he is seriously becoming hurt in the race. _________________ U.S. Army 1983-1995, 11C1P/11H2P NBTDT |
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Doc Jerry Commander
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 339
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:01 am Post subject: |
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Ted:
Fascinating observation.
I've been putting up a flyer entitled, "Vets Against Kerry" with some bulletted items: i.e. slandered a generation of veterans, his quote, "Yes, yes, I committed the same kind of atrocities..." (from his 1971 "Meet the Press" appearance), voted 12 times against military pay increases, etc.
I've been doing this for about 4 months now, posting about 20-30 a day throughout the Philadelphia and S. Jersey area on telephone polls, inserting them in business mailboxes, etc.. I've noticed that more of the postings have been staying up longer. When I post near Police Stations and Fire Stations, they stay up much longer. Bottom line: people are getting the message.
Medics, we're there when you need us. |
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directorblue Lt.Jg.
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 121
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:14 am Post subject: Re: Truegrit Street Poll Shows Kerry in Trouble in Boston Bu |
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Truegrit wrote: | Most days of the week I stand at high-traffic intersections holding aloft a sign that reads "Kerry is Unfit to Be Commander-in-Chief." I poll the motorists as they pass by on a "thumbs up" vs. "Thumbs down" basis. |
You've got some stones, my friend! Keep up the excellent work. I wonder if any Swiftie ads will ever run in the Bay State...? _________________ http://directorblue.blogspot.com - click for various missives on the folly of John Kerry's candidacy. |
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Me#1You#10 Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:20 am Post subject: |
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Truegrit...you da man!
My compliments Sir. Sounds like fun |
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lrb111 Captain
Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Posts: 508
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:50 am Post subject: |
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I'm with directorblue on this, that's some brass!!
If kerry has to start campaigning in Mass, to save his (always empty) senate seat. i'll laugh till christmas. _________________ said Democratic Chairman Terry McAuliffe. "It is inexcusable to mock service and sacrifice."
well, when even the DNC can see it,,,,, then kerry is toast. |
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Truegrit Street Poll Shows Kerry in Trouble in Boston Bu |
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[/quote] I wonder if any Swiftie ads will ever run in the Bay State...?[/quote] Lets go swifties lets turn the golden state pollster red. We want the whole country on 11/2/04 to be pollster red. _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
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Navy_Navy_Navy Admin
Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Way to go! That's brass! _________________ ~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Truegrit you are a great American, and the Duke would be proud to partner up with you. _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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lrb111 wrote: | I'm with directorblue on this, that's some brass!!
If kerry has to start campaigning in Mass, to save his (always empty) senate seat. i'll laugh till christmas. | Kerry hanging onto his senate seat will be the least of his concerns. He is going to have to fight like hell just to keep his a$$ out of a federal prison where he belongs. _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
Strategic Air Command - Motto
USAF 75-79 Security Police |
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