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ProfessorGAC

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9. I Think It's More Plausible...

Reply to Wednesdays (Reply #8)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 06:20 PM

Wednesday

...to call it empty bluster.
If we assume 6 people to surround a building, that's 4.5% of polling places.
Which 4.5% matter, and who in that gang will select that sampling?
And, what percent of people will actually be intimidated?
I'm going with empty bluster.

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