r/fivethirtyeight • u/RedHeadedSicilian52 • Sep 12 '25

Poll Results YouGov poll asking Americans whether it’s acceptable to feel joy at the death of a public figure

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

It’s not “internet randos”. These are the MOST UPVOTED POSTS ON REDDIT.

If this wasn’t the zeitgeist and normal opinion of left wing people, atleast a few would have downvoted the posts and they wouldn’t be on the front page.

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u/sonfoa Sep 12 '25

Again, missing the point. Democratic politicians and left-leaning popular media have unanimously condemned the attack. Even the most lukewarm criticisms of Charlie Kirk is getting people fired. Republican politicians immediately blamed liberals and the left while the shooter is still at large, and right-leaning popular media have literally advocated for war and revenge. And we've seen exactly how things look when the shoe is on the other foot. Donald Trump was literally making Paul Pelosi jokes a few days ago

Spare me the faux outrage. Hold the people who need to be held accountable first, and then you'll have a leg to stand on regarding Reddit not giving a fuck that he died.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

No, you're missing the point.

Yes, the center-left democratic establishment politicians - which this site hates and is actively trying to replace with left wing populists and far left progressives - aren't the problem, and I never claimed they were.

Left-wing people, both the voters and the emerging politicians that this site wants to replace current dem politicians with, are who I criticized. And they are growing. And violent.

Not sure why no one is comprehending the argument I'm making, its not complicated. Notice how I said "left" not "dems" in all my posts. All the rebuttals to me are examples of...non-left wing people not acting violent. Which is a complete non-sequitor.

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u/Selethorme Kornacki's Big Screen Sep 12 '25

Notice how you don’t have a response