How much does your political affiliation or leaning affect your position on whether football should be played this year?
Poll: Should the college football season be played - based on your political ideaolgy
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Interesting poll. I am a mostly liberal/staunch Democrat. I am confused as to why football played by negative tested players in a controlled environment is more dangerous than canceling football and releasing the players into a mostly uncontrolled situation. We've all been in our early 20s at one time or another and there is no way these kids stay out of crowded dorm parties or barrooms. At least football gives them a reason to be cautious outside game and practice situations.
How sensible can he be, didn't you see the part that he was a liberal democrat. Bet you he is all for non-stop, vomiting violent protests!
As portrayed in the media the hypothesis would be that more democrats/liberals would respond with a no, that we need to shut down everything to stop the virus while Conservatives/republicans would be more likely to so yes, lets reopen the economy. Interesting as this point there is no correlation.
The only thing we’ve learned so far is there are a lot more Republicans and Independents than Democrats on this board.
silent majority. you wouldn't have guessed that based on the very vocal liberals on this board.
No way to tell who is masquerading as others in a poll like this. I would put no credence into the political affiliation part of the question.
Agree...I’m more of a slight left leaner. I think it does more to keep them out of trouble versus time otherwise spent. The only possible caveat is that it might subject a large group to the riskiest behaviors outside of the team. But I generally agree
Interesting idea for a poll since it seems like more and people’s views get prescribed for them by their politics (and it makes no sense)
I went to see my doctor yesterday and I asked him "Hey doc, when will this virus be over"? He said " I am a doctor not a politician"!
I cannot use the poll. I believe it could be played if they can work liability out. I'm a reluctant Democrat right now. I hate both parties, but view most Republicans as too dangerous to vote for these days, though I do like that guy in Ohio.
You saying that tells me all I need to know about you! You don't know me so don't tell me what I am for or against. It also tells me you have nothing intelligent to add.
Interesting poll. Although, it would have been more interesting if it was posted last week and then we see the results....
And then redo the poll again this week now that Trump has come out in full support of playing a season and evaluate the poll results vs last week. I would suspect more people would have a change of heart after trump has gone on record.
And then redo the poll again this week now that Trump has come out in full support of playing a season and evaluate the poll results vs last week. I would suspect more people would have a change of heart after trump has gone on record.
I understand that.
You don’t think Trump impacts how people think? Politics Subconsciously impacts a lot of our thoughts. I’m sure you and I fit into that category whether we like to admit it or not. But Trump takes things to an entirely different level for many people. Just look at the wall, the payroll tax issue right now, etc, etc. These were positions lefties were for but are now Staunchly against because of him.
One thing I have learned this year, is that I find the "Trump can do no right" crowd kind of disgusting. For instance, I liked his move to renew the unemployment benefits, but at a lower level.
That said I do believe he is likely the worst Pres. of my 50yr lifetime.
I cannot stand Trump. I voted that they should be allowed to play if they want to. Sports and politics are two different subjects in my opinion.
They should be. But fk isn’t wrong. That’s why presidential speeches are scrutinized over and over down to the letter. Every word he says, the way he says it, matters. Consciously or not it does shape thoughts and actions.
I like the fact he killed Solemeni saving thousands of lives. I like the fact he didn't just give Iran 400 million dollars not to build the bomb and then use that money for all kinds of other BS. I like the fact he awakened in me how bias the mainstream media is. I have no idea how ignorant I was.
I had the same wake up call the year after he got elected. I had not until that point seen just how bad the CNN's and the msnbc's of the world had gotten. This coming from a poster who is pretty darn sure Trump works for Putin....
Honestly I still don't know what to think of that assassination, but it seems to have really had an impact. Add the horrific covid problems they have and honestly, from the little I've checked in, it smells just a bit like Revolution is coming once again to a Persia near you.
well after the first 50 votes:
41 in favor to play, 9 opposed: 82%-18% not surprising for a football forum.
BTW:
56% Republican
28% Independent
16% Democrat
Very surprising.
41 in favor to play, 9 opposed: 82%-18% not surprising for a football forum.
BTW:
56% Republican
28% Independent
16% Democrat
Very surprising.
The republican percentage blows my mind. I haven’t lived in Pittsburgh since 1999 when I graduated but back then you didn’t even have republicans on the ballot for local elections.
I realized things has swung when trump was campaigning in Monesson a once deep blue union area.
I think if this poll is representative then trump might have more of a chance in the election than I had thought
I realized things has swung when trump was campaigning in Monesson a once deep blue union area.
I think if this poll is representative then trump might have more of a chance in the election than I had thought
Seriously, the major cities run by dems are in complete chaos and you call the GOP dangerous. Must be a CNN watcher and drinking the kool-aid.
Beirut is in complete chaos. Cities in Syria are in complete chaos. You do not know what chaos means if you think any American city is in chaos. At the height of any of the riots during the 60’s, only comparatively small parts of the cities were impacted.
Well it’s Pittsburgh “fans” being polled, not residents. Peeps in here from all over the country
Not that surprising. This board has mostly older people (50+). Also, I would say that football fans (and sports fans), in general skew Republican. Comcast, in fighting ACCN, said that only 30% of their customers are sports fans, let alone ACC or Pitt fans.
Surprised me a bit. I also thought this board skewed younger. And more to the left.
You don't believe that your view on coronavirus or actions that should be taken aren't at all influenced by which news you watch or read or what the political party tells you that you support?
No
I really don’t
That it’s become a partisan issue for for some is a large part of the problem .
It shouldn’t be a political purity test
We should follow the data
Well 90 votes in and 74 of 90 Pitt football fans want the season to go on (82%)
68% of Liberals/Marxists
83% of Conservatives
91% of Independents
I would have expected the liberals to have the lowest percentage based on what their yellow journalist reinforces daily and refusal to support anything in line with this administration. I think it does show that even football trumps politics to some extent.
Interesting:
21% voted Liberal
53% voted Conservative
26% voted Independent
68% of Liberals/Marxists
83% of Conservatives
91% of Independents
I would have expected the liberals to have the lowest percentage based on what their yellow journalist reinforces daily and refusal to support anything in line with this administration. I think it does show that even football trumps politics to some extent.
Interesting:
21% voted Liberal
53% voted Conservative
26% voted Independent
