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DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 01:00 PM Jul 2017

"What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Donald Trump?"

https://poll.qu.edu/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=2456

Numbers are absolute numbers for responses, not percentages.

idiot 39
incompetent 31
liar 30
leader 25
unqualified 25
president 22
strong 21
businessman 18
ignorant 16
egotistical 15
asshole 13
stupid 13
arrogant 12
trying 12
bully 11
business 11
narcissist 11
successful 11
disgusting 10
great 10
clown 9
dishonest 9
racist 9
American 8
bigot 8
good 8
money 8
smart 8
buffoon 7
con-man 7
crazy 7
different 7
disaster 7
rich 7
despicable 6
dictator 6
aggressive 5
blowhard 5
decisive 5
embarrassment 5
evil 5
greedy 5
inexperienced 5
mental 5
negotiator 5
patriotism 5

The three topanswers are negative attributes and there are 16 more negative attributes listed than positive ones.

They could use this question for "Family Feud" ...
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"What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Donald Trump?" (Original Post) DetlefK Jul 2017 OP
I'm really surprised 'asshole' doesn't register higher /nt hopeforchange2008 Jul 2017 #1
i know, right. and where is dipshit? n/t 5X Jul 2017 #2
I needed that! Thanks! hopeforchange2008 Jul 2017 #5
"Stupid" popped into my head. yardwork Jul 2017 #3
Misogynist? MontanaMama Jul 2017 #4
MONSTER trueblue2007 Jul 2017 #6
Taking out all of the so called "positive" words. Doreen Jul 2017 #7
So many possibilities. 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #8
Where is horse's ass? Sneederbunk Jul 2017 #9
Traitor. To our country and its people. CozyMystery Jul 2017 #10
First word that comes to my mind - Imbecile ornotna Jul 2017 #11
Nary a ... GeorgeGist Jul 2017 #12

yardwork

(61,599 posts)
3. "Stupid" popped into my head.
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 01:09 PM
Jul 2017

The man is completely lacking in intellectual curiosity. He has no idea how little he knows because he is not interested in learning anything.

In the south, people who behave like him are called "ignorant," a term that carries a world of negative connotations.

3catwoman3

(23,975 posts)
8. So many possibilities.
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 02:04 PM
Jul 2017

This is what comes to my mind any time I see or hear anything about him, regardless of the circumstances -

You've-got-to-be-fucking-kidding-me!!!

I know it's a phrase, but that is my standard response.

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