Poll finds support for exploring alternatives to democracy, using violence to stop opponents
thehill.com
A new poll found that American voters have a mutual mistrust of the other side and are open to exploring alternatives to democracy, and that a share of both Democrat and Republican voters believe i…

Forty-one percent of Biden supporters say they believe people who support the Republican party and its ideologies have become “so extreme in what they want that it is acceptable to use violence to stop them from achieving their goals.” Likewise, 38 percent of Trump supporters say it is OK to use violence to stop Democrats from achieving their goals…

A significant share of respondents question if democracy is no longer a viable system of governance; 31 percent of Trump supporters said America should explore alternative forms of government to ensure stability and progress, compared to 24 percent of Biden supporters.

  • DoiDoi [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Hey there! This is Brian with Project Home Fire. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to speak with me. Now that we’ve verified your name and address, would you agree with the statement that “the ends justify the means, and any action taken by your preferred political party is acceptable if it achieves your goals?” You would? Thats great, thanks.