Sixty-three percent of Americans say a third U.S. political party is needed, up from 56% a year ago and by one percentage point the highest in Gallup's 20-year trend.

Story Highlights

  • Third time support has exceeded 60%, along with 2017 and 2021
  • Republicans primarily behind the increase, with 58% now in favor
  • Political independents remain group most likely to favor third party
  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think I’ve ever met a Republican who openly wanted a dictator.

    The key weasel-word there is “openly.” Even in your rebuttal, you tacitly admit I’m right.

    • average650@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      In supporting trump, they support someone who would gladly take that role if he could. I agree.

      But the contradiction is deep within themselves not just held for outsiders to see. They aren’t lying when they say they support democracy and say they support trump at the same time. They’re contradicting themselves, but they aren’t lying. I don’t know why that happens, but I guess they have been deceived.

      But it’s important to have that distinction, otherwise we dehumanize millions of people, and destroy hope of showing them the truth.