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QuoteAmericans have some extreme views of President Obama, with a new controversial survey suggesting that 40 percent of adults believe he is a socialist, and about a quarter of survey participants thinking the president is a racist, anti-American and even doing things Hitler did.
The whammy: 14 percent of Americans say President Barack Obama may be the Antichrist. When split by political party, 24 percent of Republicans and 6 percent of Democrats viewed the nation's leader in this way.
The results come from an online Harris Poll involving 2,320 adults who were surveyed online between March 1 and March 8 by Harris Interactive, a market research firm. Respondents were read each of 15 statements and asked whether they thought they were true or false. The sample of people was selected from among roughly 4 million people who agreed to participate in Harris Interactive surveys and are given "modest incentives," according to Harris. The results were then weighted to reflect the composition of the U.S. adult population. [Infographic Compares Views]
The accuracy of the poll has been questioned widely in the blogosphere. Polls are never free from error, with sampling bias and question types leading to flaws. Online polls, in particular, raise questions about bias.
"The thing about sampling is no sample avoids bias," said Humphrey Taylor, chairman of the Harris Poll, Harris Interactive. "The question is can you identify and correct for the biases that are in there. We have a sizable team that does that and nothing else."
Here's the percentage breakdown of respondents' views of President Obama:
* 38 percent say he wants to take away Americans' right to own guns.
* 32 percent say he is a Muslim.
* 29 percent think he wants to turn over the sovereignty of the United States to a one world government.
* 29 percent think he has done many things that are unconstitutional.
* 27 percent say he resents America's heritage.
* 27 percent say he does what Wall Street and the bankers tell him to do.
* 25 percent say he was not born in the United States and so is not eligible to be president.
* 25 percent say he is a domestic enemy that the U.S. Constitutions speaks of.
* 23 percent say he is a racist.
* 23 percent say he is anti-American.
* 23 percent say he wants to use an economic collapse or terrorist attack as an excuse to take dictatorial powers.
* 20 percent say he is doing many of the things that Hitler did.
When broken out by political party, results showed some stark differences. For instance, the majority of Republicans believed the president is a Muslim and a socialist, while around 40 percent believe he is a racist, someone who resents American heritage and "wants terrorists to win."
Forty percent of Republicans, compared with just 15 percent of Democrats, think Wall Street pulls his strings.
When Harris' Taylor saw the results he told LiveScience he was "flabbergasted. I would've guessed the numbers would've been a lot smaller than that."
He added, "It means that very large numbers of people are misninformed not only about President Obama but many things in modern life."
The findings lend support to, and in fact were done to verify, themes in John Avlon's new book "Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe Is Hijacking America" (Beast Books, 2010).
"This poll should be a wake-up call to all Americans about the real costs of using fear and hate to pump up hyper-partisanship," Avlon said after reviewing the findings. "We are playing with dynamite by demonizing our president and dividing our country in the process. Americans need to remember the perspective that Wingnuts always forget - patriotism is more important than partisanship."
While extreme, there's a chance some respondents weren't even sure what a Muslim is, for instance. Research reported in 2008 suggested Americans have inaccurate views of Muslims: Many think the Islamic religion is associated with violence and religious extremism, and perhaps even terrorism. In addition, seven in 10 Americans in that study admitted they know very little about the Islamic religion.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100325/sc_livescience/quarterofrepublicansthinkobamamaybetheantichrist
Fake.
:rolleyes: Adds up to more than 100%. Worst poll ever.
Actually, two of my mother in law's crazy Christian friends really do think Obama is the Antichrist.
One of these friends also thinks she can speak in tongues, and the other one claims to not have any sweat glands.
I thought this was common knowledge.
Most definitely NOTT. It's a shame she lacks them, because she literally looks like a pig and it would make a normal person sweat buckets to have to move all that lard around.
Quote14 percent of Americans say President Barack Obama may be the Antichrist. When split by political party, 24 percent of Republicans and 6 percent of Democrats viewed the nation's leader in this way.
It is always a bit concerning that the most powerful nuclear power on the planet is populated by a percentage of people who continually look for signs of the "end times".
He's not the Anti-Christ.. he would have picked a good-looking wife instead of that babuin...
Given posts over the last week or so I am beginning to think that the Fate rule should extend to Alexandru.
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Quote from: crazy canuck on March 25, 2010, 02:13:43 PM
Quote14 percent of Americans say President Barack Obama may be the Antichrist. When split by political party, 24 percent of Republicans and 6 percent of Democrats viewed the nation's leader in this way.
It is always a bit concerning that the most powerful nuclear power on the planet is populated by a percentage of people who continually look for signs of the "end times".
Maybe the two are related. Americans are actually all atomic mutants.
Quote from: Caliga on March 25, 2010, 02:12:45 PM
Most definitely NOTT. It's a shame she lacks them, because she literally looks like a pig and it would make a normal person sweat buckets to have to move all that lard around.
Hogs don't have sweat glands either.
Quote from: Maximus on March 25, 2010, 02:41:26 PM
Quote from: Caliga on March 25, 2010, 02:12:45 PM
Most definitely NOTT. It's a shame she lacks them, because she literally looks like a pig and it would make a normal person sweat buckets to have to move all that lard around.
Hogs don't have sweat glands either.
Now this makes sense.
Quote from: Caliga on March 25, 2010, 02:12:45 PM
Most definitely NOTT. It's a shame she lacks them, because she literally looks like a pig and it would make a normal person sweat buckets to have to move all that lard around.
I meant that she must be hot without someway to regulate her body temperature.
Well there are ways. For example dogs pant, hogs roll around in mud and shit, elephants spray water in their ears etc.
Quote from: Maximus on March 25, 2010, 02:51:39 PM
Well there are ways. For example dogs pant, hogs roll around in mud and shit, elephants spray water in their ears etc.
Cal, I dont want to know how she does it.
An online poll gives wacky results??? :o
Quote from: derspiess on March 25, 2010, 02:56:32 PM
An online poll gives wacky results??? :o
Online market research is serious business. <_<
Quote from: Maximus on March 25, 2010, 02:51:39 PM
Well there are ways. For example dogs pant, hogs roll around in mud and shit, elephants spray water in their ears etc.
I used to have 5-6 pigs every summer, and on hot days (rare on the Oregon coast), we'd have to spray them down with a garden hose. They loved it.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 25, 2010, 02:52:21 PM
Quote from: Maximus on March 25, 2010, 02:51:39 PM
Well there are ways. For example dogs pant, hogs roll around in mud and shit, elephants spray water in their ears etc.
Cal, I dont want to know how she does it.
I'll bet much panting and grunting is involved ...
... when she's trying to keep cool, as well. :P
Useless poll.
Quote from: garbon on March 25, 2010, 02:49:07 PM
I meant that she must be hot without someway to regulate her body temperature.
While I do understand what you mean, it would be a crime against humanity to mention this loon and the word 'hot' in the same sentence, just in case anyone got confused. :)
Quote from: AnchorClanker on March 25, 2010, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: Maximus on March 25, 2010, 02:51:39 PM
Well there are ways. For example dogs pant, hogs roll around in mud and shit, elephants spray water in their ears etc.
I used to have 5-6 pigs every summer, and on hot days (rare on the Oregon coast), we'd have to spray them down with a garden hose. They loved it.
PM sent.
:lol:
On topic, I wouldn't doubt that 25% of registered Republicans also believe that the Earth is 6000 years old, either.
:lol:
Quote from: derspiess on March 25, 2010, 02:56:32 PM
An online poll gives wacky results??? :o
Everything on teh Interwebs is true.
I think I told you guys back in 2008 there were a couple morons at a Halloween party who were talking about Obama being the antichrist. You always know you're gonna hear a good one when they start out with "I'm not really that religious, but..."
Haven't heard anyone say that since then.
The notion that of all the people to have existed or who may exist in the future since the time of death of Jesus, that Barack Obama is the antichrist demonstrates a sheer lack of imagination more than anything else.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on March 25, 2010, 11:14:00 PM
The notion that of all the people to have existed or who may exist in the future since the time of death of Jesus, that Barack Obama is the antichrist demonstrates a sheer lack of imagination more than anything else.
Yeah. I mean seriously, as much as I'd like Obama to be the Antichrist, he seems to be doing a pretty poor job of it.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 25, 2010, 02:24:43 PM
Given posts over the last week or so I am beginning to think that the Fate rule should extend to Alexandru.
Well, in this case he has half a point. Michelle Obama is not attractive. Though I'm not sure why the anti-christ would need an attractive spouse.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on March 26, 2010, 05:10:10 AM
Well, in this case he has half a point. Michelle Obama is not attractive.
Agree, and I find it odd that alot of people seem to think otherwise. :huh:
Quote from: Caliga on March 26, 2010, 05:43:26 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on March 26, 2010, 05:10:10 AM
Well, in this case he has half a point. Michelle Obama is not attractive.
Agree, and I find it odd that alot of people seem to think otherwise. :huh:
That's what I find strange, as well. Damn it, there are tons of attractive black women on the market... we shouldn't just invent new beauty standards in order to kiss Michelle's arse...
If he is, he needs to step it up.
Freaking blue gums, always lazying it up on the job.
Quote from: Caliga on March 26, 2010, 05:43:26 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on March 26, 2010, 05:10:10 AM
Well, in this case he has half a point. Michelle Obama is not attractive.
Agree, and I find it odd that alot of people seem to think otherwise. :huh:
Maybe standards of attractiveness are relative? :unsure:
Nein. I'm in charge and what I say goes :)
Quote from: grumbler on March 26, 2010, 06:56:05 AM
Quote from: Caliga on March 26, 2010, 06:41:14 AM
I'm in charge...
Zombie Al Haig... is that you?
Nope, because Al wasn't actually in charge (except in that briefing room, for that fleeting moment. -_-) I'm the real-deal HNIC, see. :smoke:
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 26, 2010, 06:04:32 AM
Freaking blue gums, always lazying it up on the job.
I love how quickly this forum adopts new memes.
Big deal... On the flip side of that it would seem that about half the Democrats think Obama walks on water. ;)
:bleeding: It's amazing the fucked up shit that seems to comfort some people. Someone is not or is doing things you don't like, he's HitlerStalinAntiChrist. The internets have ruined society. waitaminit maybe the interwebs are the Anti-Christ? :oh Noess:
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on March 26, 2010, 11:41:16 AM
:bleeding: It's amazing the fucked up shit that seems to comfort some people. Someone is not or is doing things you don't like, he's HitlerStalinAntiChrist. The internets have ruined society. waitaminit maybe the interwebs are the Anti-Christ? :oh Noess:
Don't take it so seriously. What would you say if some pollster called you and asked you if Obama or Harper or whoever was the antichrist? I'd sure as hell say yes just to fuck with the poll.
I think Buddha's the anti-christ and resents them cheapening his title like that.