»Polls show, USAnians are happy with president Bush«
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 hungarian kid: Seems most Americans don't look past further then what they're told rather then lookin at cold hard facts, don't it? HK, Damn, man. I think you're cool and all but this type of rhetoric is really starting to piss me off. You consistently over-generalize the opinions of some here in the States. What you are accusing Americans of, you're guilty of as well. You're taking what you see on TV, movies, or hear from people about America and forming an opinion. The "cold hard facts" are that most Americans are unhappy with the current govt. right now because so many things have come about where we've been told one thing, then it's revealed to be something else. So, I guess it's not just Americans, but other nations as well that are guilty of taking what they are told instead of going after the truth. posted by GP |
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| in-my-opinion.orgPoliticsBush, Kerry, IraqPolls show, USAnians are happy with president Bush |
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 Fianally GP, thank you for putting him in his place. anyways, part of what you said i dissagree, i think alot of the people are are undecided right now in the US about the war and bush...polls don't work they are like 100 people and take the percentage of the 100 who like bush i mean come on, we wont really know until the election who the country likes, and i hope they make the right descicion posted by Agent Zero |
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The latest poll holds that 52% of Americans have a favorable opinion on George Bush. Even more approve of him as a president. I haven't graduated from college yet, but I'm pretty sure that 52% would be most (40% say unfavorable and 8% are undecided). As for what you said about peoples political knowledge consisting of newspaper headlines and slanted news reporters, I couldn't agree more. Read a book people. posted by liberal slayer |
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 Welcome stranger, 'round these here parts we like a little meat with our sauce, like for instance pollingreport.com... Which has (a week ago) Quote: For the Question; Is he handling the Job?
Approval: 48% Disaproval: 43% Undecided: 9% And Quote: Overall Oppinion
Very Favourable: 19% Mostly Favourable: 33% Mostly Unfavourable: 23% Very Unfavourable: 22% Can't Rate: 3% or gazette.net... Quote: June 16, 2004
ANNAPOLIS -- Saddled with an increasingly unpopular war in Iraq and lackluster economic news, President George W. Bush's job approval rating in Maryland has slipped to 39 percent -- its lowest level in three years -- only five months before this fall's general election, according to a statewide poll released Monday. Kerry and Bush have the overwhelming support of their respective parties -- 82 percent of Republicans support Bush and 78 percent of Democrats oppose him -- explaining Kerry's popularity in heavily Democratic Maryland. Among independents, Kerry leads Bush 52 percent to 36 percent. perhaps motherjones.com... Quote: Asked if the country should "continue in the same direction as the one Bush is headed or a significantly different one," 57 percent of Americans at large, 57 percent of swing state voters, and 67 percent of independents said they want a different course. Enjoy your stay 
posted by Marl64 |
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Round my parts, we like brains in our heads and we frown upon inbreeding. Get out of bed with you sister and learn something. My source was foxnews.com. This is the website of an accredited news provider known for unslanted reporting. The poll you put up (linked to cnn, which is notorious for slanted information) still favored Bush. If you were trying to argue with me, I think you need to try again. As for one of your little quotes, I'm proud that you've discovered that Maryland is a liberal state. That's good detective work for someone so genetically hindered by inbreeding. Unfortunately, everyone already knew this and stopped caring. Maryland is small. It doesn't represent America. Your last source, is an unheard of internet site that is as credible as the genetic similarities between you and your girlfriend (sister). 
motherjones.com? Come on, you didn't think I would respect that did you? This is from cnn: NO BOOST: The nation's economy is growing smartly, wages have begun to rise, and employers have added more than 1.4 million jobs to their payrolls in the past nine months. Yet voters continue to give President Bush poor ratings on his handling of the economy. It's sad that most Americans, like you, don't get information that is based on facts. Well even CNN will admit Bush has turned the economy around. Here's another story from USA Today: Consider these poll responses when people were asked if the following qualities and characteristics apply to Bush: Willing to make hard decisions: 83%. Is a strong and decisive leader: 76%. Is honest and trustworthy: 70%. Has a vision for the country's future: 68%. Brought dignity back to the White House: 67%. Can manage the government effectively: 67%. Inspires confidence: 65%. Works well with both parties to get things done: 64%. Read a book. posted by liberal slayer |
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it seems to me this guy is just angry. He does make some interesting comments. that's for sure. whats with the read a book thing? posted by Agent Zero |
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 Quote: This is the website of an accredited news provider known for unslanted reporting  Quote: The "cold hard facts" are that most Americans are unhappy with the current govt Quote: The poll you put up (linked to cnn, which is notorious for slanted information) still favored Bush I must agree with liberal slayer on this. All polls regarding Bush vs. Kerry I know are very tight. It is totally unclear who will be the next president. That's why I wrote that it's one thing to say "Americans are stupid because they voted for Bush" and a totally different thing "Americans will vote for Bush again" (if this happens this will even more ruid USA's reputation). And there is even a statistical trick in those polls: You can ask "Whom will you vote?" and then publish the poll as "Poll shows Bush leading" OR You can ask "Who do you think will be the next president?" (which is an entirely different question) and then publish the poll ALSO as "Poll shows Bush leading" posted by knn |
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Hey, I agree, polls can be manipulated and probably are on both ends of the politcal extremes. However, I disagree that a vote for Bush in the upcoming election will ruin US reputation. And even if it does, "it's lonely at the top". Someone has to stand up for something in today's relativist society. posted by liberal slayer |
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 GPieters said: Quote: HK,
Damn, man. I think you're cool and all but this type of rhetoric is really starting to piss me off. You consistently over-generalize the opinions of some here in the States. What you are accusing Americans of, you're guilty of as well. You're taking what you see on TV, movies, or hear from people about America and forming an opinion. The "cold hard facts" are that most Americans are unhappy with the current govt. right now because so many things have come about where we've been told one thing, then it's revealed to be something else. So, I guess it's not just Americans, but other nations as well that are guilty of taking what they are told instead of going after the truth.  That is true, but what I said really wasn't that convicting, it was rather true (except I over generalised.) I never said ANYTHING about Americans being happy with their government (look at all the gay and lesbian rallies) and I do apologise for saying most, it was an over generalisation, it's just your population is so HUGE compared to Australia's, and I don't think all Americans are ignorant, but alot of people in every country always are. I said in another thread that I don't get my bulk of infomation from tv, I get it from the news papers (alot more trustworthy and informative.)
I think you took what I said a bit too strong, but sorry for the rude generalisation. Agent Zero said: Quote: Fianally GP, thank you for putting him in his place. no he didn't... GPieters said: Quote: I believe that it is from Moore's last film, "Bowling for Columbine." Is this correct, HK? GTA 3  - from the Chat station
posted by hungarian kid |
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 Quote: Sooner or later if you are an American traveling abroad these days, someone pops the inevitable question: "Surely, the Americans won’t re-elect Bush, will they?" The anticipated answer is contained in the tone of the question, which is accompanied by a smirk or an imploring look desperately seeking reassurance. If the questioner has at least a modicum of tact, he refrains from expressing his other thought: "Surely, American voters can’t be that stupid?" When confronted with that situation, I respond to both the explicit and implicit question. "Americans may not be terribly good about understanding the world, but the world doesn’t do much better when it comes to understanding America," I say. "As of today, I wouldn’t put any bets on Bush or Kerry. The election is wide open." The startled looks and awkward pause that follow speak volumes about our differing perceptions. Planet USA posted by knn |
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liberal slayer: Round my parts, we like brains in our heads and we frown upon inbreeding. Get out of bed with you sister and learn something. You wanna put that Banjo down when you talk to me homeboy? liberal slayer: My source was foxnews.com. This is the website of an accredited news provider known for unslanted reporting. liberal slayer: motherjones.com? Come on, you didn't think I would respect that did you? After your foxnews comment, you have no respect to give. The links I posted where just the ones at the top of the search results. I really couldn't care if they were impartial enough for you, I was showing you how to post like a grown up. liberal slayer: Read a book. Get a better catch phrase. posted by Marl64 |
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wow is all i can say. So how about them yankees...no? There are too many missleading facts in the polls rightn ow that its impossible to go to a nuetral point of view and see bopth sides. posted by Agent Zero |
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