Politics

The Poll

I’m sure you’ve seen this poll of Right-Wing blogs. I’m sure the Right Wing has disowned me by now, but thought I’d review the questions anyway. Questions, poll results and my comments.

  • 1) Do you think the surge should go forward? Yes (61) — 97%; No (2) — 3%. I do think the surge is a good idea. My only problem is that it’s not big enough.
  • 2) Do you think that a majority of Democrats in Congress would like to see us lose in Iraq for political reasons?Yes (53)– 84%; No (10) — 16%. I would definitely say there are Democrats who want us to lose. But the tripwire for me is the word “majority”. I don’t think the majority of Democrats want us to lose and are dancing by their TVs every time they hear of American casualities. That 84% of Right-Wing bloggers this is the case is distressing.
  • 3) Do you believe that the wall on the border will ever actually be completed? Yes (6) — 10%; No (56) — 90%: Considering the incompetence of this administration, I doubt it.
  • 4) Do you think mankind is the primary cause of global warming?Yes (0) — 0%; No (59) — 100%: This is a badly phrased question. I’m convinced that man is contributing to global warming. I would not feel comfortable saying we are the “primary” cause at this point. However, that 100% of Right-Wing bloggers answer this question negative is a huge problem. They are losing credibility on this issue. Well, on every issue, really.
  • 5) Illegal Immigration.A) Would you prefer an illegal immigration bill that tackled border security and enforcement issues only? (46) — 77% B) Would you prefer a comprehensive bill that tackled border security and enforcement issues, created a legal status for the people who are here illegally, created a guest worker program, and increased the number of foreigners allowed to become American citizens? (14) — 23% I would say option B, but without a guest worker program or legal status for illegals. We need a serious comprehensive overhaul of our archaic byzantine immigration system. And I would even tolerate a guest worker program if it bought us that.
  • 6) Which of the following Democratic candidates do you think would be the toughest opponent for a Republican candidate in 2008?A) Hillary Clinton (38) — 63%; B) John Edwards (9) — 15%; C) Barack Obama (13) — 22%. C. Hillary is a lightning rod for the Right. She is their dream candidate, someone who would unite opposition and create such a foul taste in American mouths that she would almost guarantee a GOP win. Obama reminds me a lot of Jack Kennedy – not much experience, but charisma galore. He is far more likely to beat a good GOP candidate.
  • 7) If you were grading George Bush on his foreign policy for his presidency so far, would you give him an: A or B (35) — 56%; C (18) — 29%; D, E, or F (10) — 16% E? Since when is E a grade? I would give George Bush an F. A huge amount of America’s power comes from our moral authority and the respect other countries have for us. George Bush has destroyed this while bungling Iraq, hamstringing our military and, in general, making things worse. I don’t understand how anyone could give him an A or a B except for the idiots who love giving the finger to “furriners” or like seeing other countries blowed up real good. Telling the ROW to piss off is bad foreign policy, I don’t care how much it pleases the Right Wing.
  • 8: If you were grading George Bush on his domestic policy for his presidency so far, would you give him an:A or B (17) — 27%; C (26) — 41%; D, E, or F (20) — 32%. I’d give him a C. Bush’s record on spending and the deficit is horrifying. He massively expanded federal power and trampled states rights. But the economy is doing well and crime is stable or down. That’s something.

    • You’ll notice, I only agree with the Right-Wing on one question…..