[SEGMENT 2-1] Transition polling 1 Polls, Lies, and Government Deception Folks, let me tell you something. These days, everything is polled. And I mean everything. From Trump picks to Biden’s pardons, it all being polled. Now, in business, polling makes sense. Companies use it to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and how to sell you more stuff. They actually need accurate data because if they screw up, you stop buying. Simple, right? But in politics? Oh, no. Polling isn’t about accuracy. It’s about manipulation. It’s about selling a narrative. As we used to say back in the day: junk in, junk out. Garbage data goes into a system, and you get garbage results. But here’s the thing—when your “product” is self-preservation, you don’t care if the data is garbage. You just need it to sound good enough to fool the masses.
Polls Are Propaganda Let’s be real. The government, especially the Leftist version, isn’t trying to serve you. It’s trying to grow itself. Think about it—when’s the last time you heard about a government agency getting smaller? Anyone? Exactly. The IRS grows. The EPA grows. Heck, even the Department of Education, which hasn’t educated anyone since they put up the first cubicle, grows. Why? Because in government, growth equals survival. Shrink, and your budget shrinks. Shrink too much, and people realize, “Hey, maybe we don’t actually need this agency at all.” So, what do they do? They fund studies—using your tax dollars, by the way—that magically “prove” we need more government intervention. It’s a beautiful little racket.
Crazy Polls and Crazier Policies Let’s talk about some of the insanity polls have been used to justify. Take the border. A recent Gallup poll showed 81% of Americans want increased border security. That’s a bipartisan majority, folks. But what did Biden’s administration do? They doubled down on open-border policies. And then they sent Mayorkas out to tell us, with a straight face, “The border is secure.” Secure for who? Cartels? Human traffickers? Or how about student loan forgiveness? Sure, there’s a slice of Americans who love the idea—namely, the ones holding the loans. But the other 65% of Americans without student debt? They weren’t exactly thrilled about footing the bill. Polls showed a lot of them opposed the plan, but Biden didn’t care. The narrative was already set: “Americans want this!” Yeah, sure they do.  

[SEGMENT 2-2] Transition polling 2   When Polls Get It Spectacularly Wrong And then there are the polls that are so off-base, they’re hilarious. Remember Professor Alan Lichtman? He’s the “guru” who’s supposed to predict elections with pinpoint accuracy. This guy predicted Kamala Harris would win in a landslide. Kamala. Harris. Folks, Kamala couldn’t win a game of checkers in her own party. Lichtman wasn’t just wrong; he was epically wrong. And his response? “I need to review my methodology.” No kidding, professor. Maybe start by asking someone who’s been outside a university faculty lounge in the past decade.
Experts: The Government’s Favorite Cheerleaders Let’s not forget the “experts” these polls prop up. Dr. Fauci, Robert Mueller, James Comey—names we were told to trust. Fauci was “America’s doctor.” Mueller was “the epitome of justice.” Comey? “The last honest man in Washington.” What a load of nonsense. Fauci’s COVID guidance flipped more often than a gymnast at the Olympics. Mueller’s investigation was a political sideshow with no elephants, just clowns. And Comey? The guy ran the FBI like it was his personal PR firm. These weren’t experts; they were figureheads for a system that lies to you while patting itself on the back.
Polls as Psyops Here’s the thing about polls—they’re not about informing you. They’re about influencing you. Take COVID and the vaccines. Early polls claimed Americans were lining up in droves to get vaccinated. But dig a little deeper, and you’d find a huge portion of the population was hesitant. Did the government address that with transparency or facts? Nope. They rolled out TikTok dancers and Krispy Kreme giveaways. Because nothing says “scientific credibility” like free donuts.
What to Expect As Trump gears up for 2024, you can bet the polling games will ramp up. Pollsters will try to convince you that Americans want more Biden policies—despite the evidence literally punching us in the face. They’ll claim inflation is “transitory.” That the economy is “strong.” That the border is “secure.” But here’s the truth: Trump’s policies work. His agenda isn’t about propping up the system; it’s about solving real problems. And that terrifies the establishment. Because a system that feeds on chaos and lies can’t survive in a world built on results and accountability.
My Challenge to You So, folks, here’s my advice. Stay skeptical. Whenever you see a poll claiming 90% of Americans want some insane policy, ask yourself two questions: Who funded this poll? And what are they trying to sell me? Because at the end of the day, polls don’t reflect reality—they’re designed to shape it. And if we’re not careful, we’ll end up living in a world created not by truth, but by lies dressed up as “data.”      

[SEGMENT 2-3] Transition polling 3 - Hegseth   Pete Hegseth: The Latest Target of Political Character Assassination? Of all Donald Trump’s appointments, the one I find least intriguing is Pete Hegseth. Yes, the man is an accomplished Army veteran and former Fox News host, but I’ve had my reservations. Having co-hosted Fox & Friends Weekend with him, I found him to be a bit… full of himself. Granted, this is not a disqualification for public service (or television, for that matter). But let’s just say he seemed more interested in basking in the glow of young producers’ admiration than in rolling up his sleeves. To be fair, my personal impressions don’t define the man or his qualifications. What does interest me, however, is the political circus surrounding Hegseth’s recent nomination as Secretary of Defense by President-elect Trump. The Democrats and their media allies have wasted no time dredging up allegations, including accusations of serial adultery, on-the-job drinking, and even rape. These accusations should be taken seriously, of course—but so too should the timing and tactics behind their release. The parallels to other cases of high-profile character assassination are hard to ignore.
The Rape Allegation: What We Know The most serious allegation stems from an incident in 2017, when Hegseth was accused of raping a woman at a hotel in Monterey, California. According to reports, the alleged assault occurred after Hegseth spoke at a Republican convention. The woman filed a police report, but no charges were ever brought against him. Fast forward to today: Hegseth reportedly reached a financial settlement with the accuser, accompanied by a confidentiality agreement. However, according to his attorney, Tim Parlatore, the woman herself voided the agreement and has been free to speak publicly. [X] SB – CNN Caitlin Collins   Extortion Why not go to the police at the time. Rises to the level of criminal extortion Civil extortion; violation of the agreement, if he’s not confirmed  

[SEGMENT 2-4] Transition polling 4     [X] SB – CNN Caitlin Collins shocked to learn that Hegseth accuser can speak out   The timing is, of course, curious. Why now? Why bring these allegations into the spotlight just as Hegseth is poised to take on one of the most significant roles in government? The answer is painfully obvious: this is standard Democratic operating procedure.
A Familiar Playbook If this sounds like déjà vu, that’s because it is. Democrats have perfected the art of weaponizing accusations—often decades old—to derail their political opponents. Think Brett Kavanaugh. Think Clarence Thomas. The strategy is as old as Roman political intrigue: assassinate the character, and the man will fall with it. Let’s not forget the broader context of Trump’s nominations. The Left’s outrage machine has not spared a single appointee, especially for roles as significant as Secretary of Defense. Victor Davis Hanson recently highlighted the abysmal tenure of current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, whose tenure has been marred by a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, divisive diversity initiatives, and a military recruitment crisis. If a baboon were nominated to replace Austin, it might actually perform better. But Hegseth? While perhaps not the most conventional choice, he is at least a decorated veteran with firsthand experience of the military’s challenges. Compare that to Austin, who has prioritized wokeness over warfare, and the contrast is striking. A Broader Issue: Character Assassination as Political Strategy The Hegseth saga is emblematic of a larger problem in American politics: the increasing reliance on personal destruction as a tool for political gain. This isn’t about justice or accountability; it’s about humiliation and power. Take the tactic of dredging up past allegations, whether true or not, at precisely the moment someone is poised to ascend to a position of prominence. This isn’t justice—it’s blackmail by another name. And it’s a dangerous precedent. Hegseth’s alleged actions, if true, should of course be subject to scrutiny. But the selective timing and framing of these allegations suggest something more sinister. It’s not about finding the truth—it’s about ensuring that certain truths never see the light of day.

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