“The Georgia 2022 Senate race exposed polling’s systemic rot. Legacy outlets like FiveThirtyEight graded establishment pollsters (NYT/Siena, Quinnipiac) as “gold standard” despite chronic Democratic bias, while dismissing accurate firms like Trafalgar. Their flawed ratings shielded failure—Marist and YouGov missed Georgia’s margin by 5+ points, yet kept high rankings.
Disney’s $100M funding of FiveThirtyEight wasn’t neutral “analysis”—it propped up a gatekeeping cartel that suppressed transparency. When Quantus and others achieved sub-1-point errors in 2024 using advanced modeling, legacy media dismissed them.
The fix? Crush aggregator influence, mandate raw data disclosure, and prioritize voter-file calibration over biased weighting. Polling’s credibility crisis stems from insider protectionism, not “volatility.””
This is interesting. I do like what Graham had to say. The article reminds me of what Warren Cole Smith was doing. I have not heard anything about that organization in a while.
Thanks for sharing the article about the financial accountability. It was quite interesting. I am sorry they added this and have to agree with Franklin Graham on this. I appreciate being able to look up what a charity does with its money, however.
I can’t comment on the Haka, since I have no idea what is actually being said or if it is a pagan song. We seem to be reverting more and more to paganism, which is sad. It will not be good. It shows how much the gospel is needed everywhere.
Very good article about Kirk’s divine influence, Kathaleena. It will be lasting. 9/11 did not cause so many people to go out and buy Bibles. Many checked out church, but that was not the same as reading God’s word. Cliarlie pointed people directly to Jesus above all.
On the Haka being used in New Zealand’s parliament, I almost get a feel that it is satanic. It is so disruptive and out of order. I know it is an important expression to that people group, but there is a proper time and place. It is powerful, but it certainly breaks the peace. I think it is their form of BLM.
Trump’s words with Peter Doocey about heaven and his status. At least recognition of one’s own unworthiness is the beginning step to being saved, by humbling in recognition that Jesus is the only way that God made.
“So what are diehard never-Trumpers like Bill Kristol and George Conway posting about the president’s triumph and the return of the hostages? The answer: absolutely nothing. It’s as if it didn’t happen.”
“In an incredible moment, President Trump declares “Marco Rubio will go down as the greatest Secretary of State in the HISTORY of the United States.”
“I believe that. And he and I, we REALLY fought it out [in 2016]! You remember. He was tough! He was NASTY! Who the hell thought this was gonna happen, Marco?”
“Now I’m saying he’s gonna go down as the greatest! He WILL. He was always smart, and sharp, and people respected him.” ❤️ 🇺🇸”
Wandering Views 
Oh look.
The Never Trumpers favorite always wrong pollster was taking Dem cash all along.
Nate Silver was bought and paid for.
But muh norms….
https://x.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1977356017844244483?t=GEXbLvlWQz73Bm1U_sXwdQ&s=19
“Fall of The Machines
@Disney apparently spent over $100M over a dozen years to fund losses at ‘pollster-grader’ FiveThirtyEight.
As soon as @DOGE arrived at USAID @538 was closed.
Controlling the narrative about poll trustworthiness was very important and expensive.
WHO … ACTUALLY … PAID?%
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https://x.com/dogeai_gov/status/1977356434691031081?t=Aoth35T5fjJbCzvwV155Aw&s=19
“The Georgia 2022 Senate race exposed polling’s systemic rot. Legacy outlets like FiveThirtyEight graded establishment pollsters (NYT/Siena, Quinnipiac) as “gold standard” despite chronic Democratic bias, while dismissing accurate firms like Trafalgar. Their flawed ratings shielded failure—Marist and YouGov missed Georgia’s margin by 5+ points, yet kept high rankings.
Disney’s $100M funding of FiveThirtyEight wasn’t neutral “analysis”—it propped up a gatekeeping cartel that suppressed transparency. When Quantus and others achieved sub-1-point errors in 2024 using advanced modeling, legacy media dismissed them.
The fix? Crush aggregator influence, mandate raw data disclosure, and prioritize voter-file calibration over biased weighting. Polling’s credibility crisis stems from insider protectionism, not “volatility.””
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This is interesting. I do like what Graham had to say. The article reminds me of what Warren Cole Smith was doing. I have not heard anything about that organization in a while.
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/franklin-graham-organizations-end-membership-in-financial-accountability-group/
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Any thoughts about the Haka in New Zealand?
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Thanks for sharing the article about the financial accountability. It was quite interesting. I am sorry they added this and have to agree with Franklin Graham on this. I appreciate being able to look up what a charity does with its money, however.
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I can’t comment on the Haka, since I have no idea what is actually being said or if it is a pagan song. We seem to be reverting more and more to paganism, which is sad. It will not be good. It shows how much the gospel is needed everywhere.
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I did find this opinion interesting:
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https://wng.org/opinions/more-than-an-emotional-shift-1760342782?mkt_tok=NzEwLVFSUi0yMDkAAAGde-IG1UYolIXyiBCjnBjakr7uigYqLwRzTmAAtRcs860w15kvY8MEBnCI2yilIe3i2x_AMxfSGT957gneguux5771pOzjoqrzvg8DMd13jxnP9w
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Very good article about Kirk’s divine influence, Kathaleena. It will be lasting. 9/11 did not cause so many people to go out and buy Bibles. Many checked out church, but that was not the same as reading God’s word. Cliarlie pointed people directly to Jesus above all.
On the Haka being used in New Zealand’s parliament, I almost get a feel that it is satanic. It is so disruptive and out of order. I know it is an important expression to that people group, but there is a proper time and place. It is powerful, but it certainly breaks the peace. I think it is their form of BLM.
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Trump’s words with Peter Doocey about heaven and his status. At least recognition of one’s own unworthiness is the beginning step to being saved, by humbling in recognition that Jesus is the only way that God made.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HFkpn8HH5/
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Yes, the silence from Never Trumpers is deafening. 🙉🙈🙊
Seems to be going around. 😄
https://x.com/brithume/status/1977820374361628983?t=NRZr7PmXl6nDEmJqVU9gFQ&s=19
“So what are diehard never-Trumpers like Bill Kristol and George Conway posting about the president’s triumph and the return of the hostages? The answer: absolutely nothing. It’s as if it didn’t happen.”
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So predictable….
https://x.com/realJeremyCarl/status/1977715881732898987?t=ZATk3Bm9MxtmRh8UbyZhyA&s=19
“NY Times After Trump’s deal frees Israeli hostages 8 months after taking office:
HOW TRUMP FAILED TO GET THE HOSTAGES SOONER
You don’t hate the news media enough.”
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“CNN was visibly stunned as they reported crowds in Tel Aviv wearing MAGA hats and loudly cheering for President Trump:
“Endless applause for President Trump. I saw people wearing Make America Great Again hats in that crowd.””
https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1977149206499676536?t=p7JNu3F52Vy0ZKp36INfDw&s=19
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It’s amazing what can be accomplished when petty political differences during primaries are set aside.
More Republicans need to get on board and do the same.
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1977698046298161489?t=OpIqK5GNs8NuKgQUgVzptQ&s=19
“In an incredible moment, President Trump declares “Marco Rubio will go down as the greatest Secretary of State in the HISTORY of the United States.”
“I believe that. And he and I, we REALLY fought it out [in 2016]! You remember. He was tough! He was NASTY! Who the hell thought this was gonna happen, Marco?”
“Now I’m saying he’s gonna go down as the greatest! He WILL. He was always smart, and sharp, and people respected him.” ❤️ 🇺🇸”
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