What is more popular than the Tea Party? Socialism!
Less that a third of Americans view the Tea Party movement favorably. [1]
But more than one-third of Americans (36%) have a positive image of socialism. [2] Is it all those damn radicals? Well no. 39% of moderates say their image of socialism is positive
There you have it. More American's choose Socialism over freedom.
[1] http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/05/new-cnn-poll-shows-countrys-view-of-tea-party-movement/?fbid=Lxnr_XDk8dW
[2] http://www.gallup.com/poll/125645/Socialism-Viewed-Positively-Americans.aspx
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Okay, I have to ask: What the hell is 'Tea Party.' Before you go off on a windstorm calling me 'naive' etc., remember that I am in Canada and concern myself little for Americanisms. I have a positive view on socialism. However, I believe it impracticable and thus stick with whatever I feel like being this week. "Exactly how Americans define "socialism" or what exactly they think of when they hear the word is not known. The research simply measures Americans' reactions when a survey interviewer reads the word to them -- an exercise that helps shed light on connotations associated with this frequently used term." This right here makes me question the results of this poll. Though while 39% of moderates said they had a positive view of socialism it is also important to note that 20% of Conservatives also had a positive view of socialism. A few percentages I could understand but 20% is just too high to be normal and since the asker never defined socialism it is possible that the poll taker simply enjoys socialism to an extent but also enjoys capitalism. |
