# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3)

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [January 29, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-01-29T18:21:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/3321 "2026-10-05T19:04:02Z")

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> [@Wheelz](#):
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> Still, putting extra butts in seats will only make the dipshit look more popular and beloved. Do what you want, of course… I’d stay as far away from that insanity as possible.

Votes matter, campaign rallies don’t.

Anyway, here is my “livestream” thread for continuing discussion about this:

> [@San Antonio Trump Rally - 10/6 - "Livestream" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-6-livestream-thread/1033606):
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> Inna and I are going to the “Ugly” Ken Paxton rally tomorrow in San Antonio (Freeman Coliseum, seating capacity 11,700) so we can see what a Trump rally is like first hand. I asked @Aspenglow if it were OK if I started a “livestream” thread and was told that it’s OK, so here it is. To pre-answer some questions: “Why?” - Because life is about experiences. “Are you supporting Trump?” - No, of course not. Don’t be silly. “Are you paying for this?” - No, tickets were free. Parking may not be, ho…

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