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Re:The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the worl... by buckle8017 on Sunday January 25, 2026 @06:35PM (#46759830)
> Large attendance at Democratic political rallies during the 2024 election was dismissed as being paid for by the campaign

And then they lost and the odds of those people being paid actors seems less ridiculous.

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Re:The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the worl... by caminante on Sunday January 25, 2026 @08:52PM (#46760867)
I'd separate protestors from supporters.

It's a fact that Kamala burned through $1 billion in four months, including paying tens of millions on performances (Beyonce, Lady Gaga,...) and $1 million to Oprah to host an event. That attracted supporters indirectly even though they didn't get "paid". "Incentivized" is better?

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