Bad news: Plurality of Americans believe Santa’s a Democrat
posted at 6:21 pm on December 10, 2012 by Allahpundit
C’mon now. In the great scheme of “makers” and “takers,” is there any purer “maker” than Santa?
Besides, when it comes to correlations between political affiliation and private charity, there’s an obvious way to bet here. And it ain’t on “Democrat.”
PPP’s new holiday season poll sees voters in giving moods towards both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney – voters believe both men will be receiving presents from Santa this holiday season rather than a lump of coal, with Romney perhaps getting some sympathy presents. Voters say Romney will get presents by a 63/37 margin compared to 51/49 for Obama. Some other findings:
- 44% of respondents said Santa was a Democrat while 28% say he is a Republican…
- A majority of voters (52/45) said they believe in Santa Claus. 80% said they were on Santa’s “Nice” list to just 11% who said they were on his “Naughty” list…
- When asked, “If Grandma got run over by a reindeer, would you press charges against Santa?” 61% would not press charges, to 24% who would. 33% of Democrats would press charges compared to 19% of Republicans.
I’m intrigued by the fact that more people thought Romney would end up on the “nice” list than Obama. Presumably that’s just residual sympathy for an election loser, but it’s hard to square with the conventional wisdom that O won largely by caricaturing Mitt as a scheming, tax-dodging, outsourcing plutocrat.
As for Santa, depressing numbers:
Two possibilities. One: People are looking past the myth to the reality of wealth redistribution from mom and dad to junior. The Christmas shopping season may be a glorious testament to free markets but Christmas morning is pure communism, my friends. Two: A lot of people out there think they’re getting “gifts” from Democrats without realizing who paid for them. And of course, that’s a falsehood that Democrats are happy to encourage, until the day finally comes when they’re forced to tell the middle class that, alas, the rich can’t support the welfare state on their own. Behold the Christmas ad produced five years ago by the likely 2016 Democratic nominee. Aren’t you grateful for her “generosity”?
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Wonderful, and so are you, Fred. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Here’s the tune for when any of them open their mouths:
I Don’t Wanna Hear It
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Who needs video when you’re listening to Nashville Skyline?
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Music isn’t supposed to be that complicated when you just like a tune. Click and enjoy. Nital.
hawkdriver on May 23, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Hey whatcat – haven’t seen you around these parts in a while…….
Nice to see you!
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:34 AM
@ axe
Like, what’s that mean? Like, when different parts of you inside are grinding against themselves. When you feel . . . when you need to rest over there but you’re still here
I got that and liked it..needed it actually.
omg..it is making sense now. I have crossed over.:)
bazil9 on May 23, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Otay,I’m off,er,
early grandson
baby-sitt’n detail!
Hit and miss again,Dire
EveryOne have a Great Night——————————-:)
canopfor on May 23, 2013 at 12:36 AM
Forever..:)
Dire Straits on May 23, 2013 at 12:36 AM
Axe always makes the MOST sense to me……..we’re like, almost wavelength-woven at times……
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:37 AM
Posted this on the other thread but it’s worth a listen at the link.
Dershowtiz weighs in on both issues.
Lerner did waive her 5th amendment rights & is in deep trouble. He uses the HUAC congressional hearings and resulting judicial decisions to backup his argument. He agrees with Rep. Gowdy.
Dershowitz also says that the DOJ isn’t applying the law equally in persuing the security leaks and journalist organizations and that since the revelations with IRS targeting of political opponents it appears that the DOJ is applying one law for Fox News and another law for Washington Post.
Don’t agree with Dershowitz all the time…He’s a liberal, but he has a way of breaking down the complex legal terms and issues in concise language for the layman. He’s probably a very good teacher and says admirable things about his pupils even if they are conservative like Ted Cruz.
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/lerner-irs-held-contempt/2013/05/22/id/505922
workingclass artist on May 23, 2013 at 12:37 AM
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:37 AM
okay….
:)
bazil9 on May 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM
I’ll Take Care of You – Bonamassa
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Godd evenin, Jackie
This one is for you:
Earthbound Hearts
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Hey, I wander in every now and then.
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM
I tease axe…cuz I like him.
Just me.
bazil9 on May 23, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Thanks, Nova. :) I’m listening now.
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Adios -time for a cream-sickle
and the hay.
Nite.
bazil9 on May 23, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Know whacha mean – for some odd reason sometimes even “The Archies” can be enjoyable.
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:42 AM
What a Wonderful World
Schadenfreude on May 23, 2013 at 12:42 AM
I mean – probably no one here has heard of “The Silver Jews”…….but, they are SOooooo Classic!…… Jeez – who else comes up with lines like “I been workin’ at the Airport Bars like Christmas on a Submarine: Waves and Brandy on a Winter’s Night, I guess you wouldn’t call it a “Scene”….”?
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:43 AM
Just a question…this IRS thing has been going for a few weeks now, right? Have any Tea Party groups gotten their 501c3 statuses in that time? Or is it still the same old same old?
cptacek on May 23, 2013 at 12:45 AM
Voyage To Uranus
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 12:46 AM
nice dire.
one of my fav. clapton’s. it has meaning to me.
Fred
jrsrigmvr on May 23, 2013 at 12:47 AM
Can’t go wrong with Satchmo.
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:47 AM
That’s remarkable. I actually listened to it twice. That sax is so raw. Very cool. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:47 AM
For All We Know – Chet Baker
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:49 AM
There’s a joke there somewhere, but I can’t quite put a finger on it.
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Good evening, williamg. :) How’ve you been?
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Now see? If you weren’t so sneaky, you wouldn’t have to write that “I just like this tune” just to be clear. :) LIKE DIRE.
Well, it ain’t all like that. Another way to put it would have been “Too mellow. Not in the mood.” –or something. :)
Night Hawk.
Told ya. :)
Axe on May 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Raw sound, but but not loud, simple and spare. That whole album is good. I never tire of the old McLaughlin stuff.
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Exactly. Very evocative and sophisticated sound.
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:52 AM
Yeah, gotta love that title…
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 12:52 AM
lol! Made me laugh. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Once Upon a Time in America
Schadenfreude on May 23, 2013 at 12:54 AM
I’m praying for the safety of Steven Crowder and his family , praying real hard.
After Hussein’s death threat to Americans, Crowder needs the Lord’s protection.
burrata on May 23, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Rainy Day, Dream Away
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 12:59 AM
..and then, I saw Larry Campbell with Bob Dylan, like – 4 or 5 times and I have NEVER heard someone make The Stratocaster whine with melody the way he does EVERYTIME!!
….Which is part of why it just TEARS my Heart up that this video is so obviously “cut-off”……..the pining in my spinal fluid for the rest of the notes to dance hypnotically out of the speakers…..I comfort myself by focusing on Nicole’s body movements that she twitches in congruence with the melody……watch the statement her Left hand makes as she shakes it at Larry’s arpeggio and rising voice at the end of the clip….it’s so sensual….it makes you want to watch the rest of the scene…..
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 12:59 AM
“So we bought a pack of cigarettes and Mrs. Wagner pies
And we walked off to look for America”
Simon & Garfunkel – America
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 12:59 AM
Very nice..Clapton has many great tunes..:)
Dire Straits on May 23, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Bailing. Will lurk back in a few hours. I finished something up; starting something else.
Night Resist, if you are around or already drooling. Cutely. Sleep tight. :)
Nice seeing everyone! Especially the rare whatcat & cptacek sightings. Like getting pictures of S.asquatch. No, you don’t look like S.asquatch. :)
Night graceful Jackie!
Night everyone.
Axe on May 23, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Can you imagine the ribbing the first astronaut to set foot on Uranus will get….
whatcat on May 23, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Very, very good. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Blind Man
novaculus on May 23, 2013 at 1:03 AM
I’m okay – see musical posts above featuring Larry Campbell for more details……
Nice to see you, Moon Goddesss!
williamg on May 23, 2013 at 1:04 AM
Goodnight, Axefellow. Don’t work too hard. Do try and get some rest. :) I think I’ll follow you out. I’m pretty worn through, too. Sleep well.
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 1:04 AM
Bye Canopfor. Rest easy bud.
SparkPlug on May 23, 2013 at 1:04 AM
Finale
Schadenfreude on May 23, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Excellent tunes. Nice to see you, too. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Cradle..:)
Dire Straits on May 23, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Gravity – Mayer
I bid you all a fond goodnight. It’s been a pleasure, as always. See you soon.
Goodnight, Paladin. :)
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 1:06 AM
PS- “Keep yourselves where the light is.”
thatsafactjack on May 23, 2013 at 1:07 AM
For Love one can Die
Schadenfreude on May 23, 2013 at 1:07 AM
Night, Axe and Jackie. :-)
tommy71 on May 23, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Nite Jackie – and where wisdom is :)
———
Nite Axe – told you “nite” this morning, on the old thread :)
Schadenfreude on May 23, 2013 at 1:13 AM
time to call mama
Adios: vaya con dios
Fred
jrsrigmvr on May 23, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Dreadful Wind And Rain
tom daschle concerned on May 23, 2013 at 1:16 AM
..:)
Dire Straits on May 23, 2013 at 2:03 AM
HAL is a perfect example of what Mencken referred to as “…serfs and goosesteppers…”.
Solaratov on May 23, 2013 at 2:16 AM
Perhaps you’ve already seen it, but this skit from a Leno show is fantastic.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/geoffrey-dickens/2013/05/21/leno-kids-ask-obama-darndest-questions
BuckeyeSam on May 23, 2013 at 3:03 AM
something like this.
Axe on May 23, 2013 at 5:09 AM
Woke up early and caught a nice long clip of the big party at the White House last night. So glad that the swirling swamp of scandals hasn’t put Barry and Moochelle off their game.
Naturally Curly on May 23, 2013 at 6:13 AM
Another party? Who was invited?
esr1951 on May 23, 2013 at 6:23 AM
Uh OH. Big sell off on Japan stock market. Things slowing down in China. Dow off 150 points at the open.
esr1951 on May 23, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Stu Varney predicts chaos with Ocare next year.
esr1951 on May 23, 2013 at 6:28 AM
good morning HA
mj trashing cruz on his comments yesterday….they really think this will hurt cruz in the long run…they have no clue in their bubble
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 6:30 AM
seriously? another party?
let them cake!
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Carole King, James Taylor, Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel. Not sure who else. Guess they don’t have to worry about the IRS auditing them now, huh?
Unless they adopt a baby . . .
Naturally Curly on May 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Mornin’, Patriots!
– Jan Brewer “Jihad in the UK…Could It Happen Here?” My take.
kingsjester on May 23, 2013 at 6:42 AM
i can see it happening in blue states with their gun control laws…sad to say….
mr cmsinaz and i will be heading to the gun range tomorrow after work…
morning KJ
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 6:51 AM
Yeah, I’d be deeply distressed if the shaved Yeti or the rat-eared coward were not enjoying themselves. Just because of a few dead Americans in Libya, an IRS run amok, or a DoJ being run like the gestapo.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Already has. Multiple times. I account for this stuff different than the administration. The Boston Marathon bombing, the Fort Hood Shooting, the Little Rock recruiting station shooting, the Times Square Bomber, the underwear bomber…… All instances of the Religion of Peace attacking Americans.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM
good point
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Major Hassan, KJ.
Good article.
hawkdriver on May 23, 2013 at 7:34 AM
That’s not a particularly daring prediction. Even the rat-eared coward is admitting that this is going to be a train wreck. Which, of course, is not what all these Dems who voted for it want to see going into the mid-term elections.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Mika wants Reince to control Cruz….
lol
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 7:37 AM
Stu Varney on local talk radio right now. Thinks the fact that Lerner has essentially waived her Fifth rights will break open the IRS scandal when she is compelled to testify.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 7:41 AM
Yeah because what the liberal daughter of one of the nation’s worst foreign policy advisors thinks has a whole lot of sway within the RNC.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Indeed HN
:)
John heilman was an a$$ towards reince natch
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Is there a bigger Obama coddling douchebag than John Heilman?
CTSherman on May 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Sure hope she sings HN
But doubtful…. they rather fall on their swords
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Gillespie, Garrett, Tapper, and Powers get it. They raise the right questions about the abuse of power in re the First Amendment of the Obysmal administration. That these writers/reporters/pundits come from differing political persuasions and can agree on the effrontery of the Obysmal abuse is telling.
The media have a right, indeed a responsibility, to be a watchdog over any government entity. They are not PR personnel serving as stenographers for the government.
onlineanalyst on May 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Don’t think so ct
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 7:52 AM
You are absolutely correct about that. Varney was stating the obvious.
esr1951 on May 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM
I wonder if that idiot heard me screaming at my TV this morning. Hope he did.
He is absolutely the WORST on that show, worse than Howard Dean or Rev Al even.
And completely unhinged when Schmoe isn’t there and Mika urges him on.
I have a feeling Reince told him where to stick his head when he left the set. (or un-stick it)
Marcus on May 23, 2013 at 7:57 AM
Millbank, you are still blinded by your adoration. Those “talking points” were a siren alerting the more than half-awake public that the administration whitewash was the epitome of bogusness. The questions by the thoughtful were not bogus.
onlineanalyst on May 23, 2013 at 7:59 AM
I’d beg to differ slightly. The media is supposed to be a watchdog. The media when it comes to the rat-eared loser has largely been nothing but a adjunct of the DNC.
The reason why Rosen was singled out for punishment is that he was the only one who dared to ask the hard questions. The rest of the media corps has had somewhat of a “come to Jesus” moment because they suddenly realize but for the grace of God they could find their parents being listed as co-conspirators. But I think it also changes the relationship between this administration and the media.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM
I sure hope he did Marcus
cmsinaz on May 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM
It does not take 12 versions of talking points to tell the truth. What we saw was a truthful telling of the situation morph into a complete lie as Clinton and the rat-eared loser applied politics to a straight-forward situation. And somewhere along the line a YouTube video became the culprit and not radical Islam.
Happy Nomad on May 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Were they out in force when the “Occupy” groups or the assorted anarchists were trashing cities…for months? Were they out in force when the Latino groups riddled with illegals were demonstrating quite visibly?
Janet Napolitano is a big part of the problem in this administration. She is, however, just an “enforcer” of the Obysmal administration’s skewed priorities.
onlineanalyst on May 23, 2013 at 8:18 AM
One of Moaning Joe’s guests, in front of Mika and Heilman and Schmoe just said (on the replay of the opening hour):
If Rush Limbaugh or Reince Priebus had said that, they’d crap their pants.
Marcus on May 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Edited for comprehensive accuracy.
farsighted on May 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Sooo, how did the panicky president’s progressive press pow-wow go at the White House the other day? Did any of them write about it afterwards?
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/05/22/journolist-revived-liberal-reporters-quietly-summoned-to-white-house-71233
Fallon on May 23, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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