Opinion Broker Mugs

"Can you give me your opinion on the 'Paid for' magazines debate?" "Sure...but it will cost you"

"I prefer to keep my op-ed article anonymous. I'm Trump's conscience."

Freedom of Speech

"You can't offend me. I never mix religion or politics with reality."

'Get me some shares in public opinion.'

"Political cartoons that make people think? Are you crazy? We don't want to distract our readers from the weather forecast, the horoscope and the advertisements!"

Like Minded

"Before the library cuts I was well-read now I just have ill-informed opinions."

'When I want your opinion I'll sack you!'

Confirmation Bias

"If you want my opinion you're damned if you do and damned if you don't."

'For? Against? Undecided? Uniformed? Apathetic? This is one accurate poll!'

"C'mon, Hillary – just answer the question!"

"And that's the way we want you to think it is."

I conduct comprehensive surveys - I ask my girlfriend.

'Do you want to be manipulated by the left wing media or the right wing media?'

"Free speech" does not mean your ignorance is equivalent to our knowledge!

'The controversy builds, as we gather more half-arsed comments to dress up as considered public opinion!'

"Long time commenter, first time reader. . ."

"I was against the war, but my objections fell on deaf ears."

'Those are my views on the election, but perhaps you'd like to get a second doctors opinion.'

On - Undecided - Off switch

'All my opinions are posted on my online blog.'

"Let's explore our opinions."

"It seems all doctors agree with you, but I'd still like to get a 15th opinion."

"Hmm... I wonder what I can find to trigger my self-righteous indignation today..?"

Impressive opinions you can pass off as your own (Entertaining at Dinner Parties).

'An ability to listen is fundamental to a more democratic society...'

An opinion, An opinion with a lot of money on top,

"The pandemic. . . the protests. . . the riots. . . the economic impact. . . these coincidences have moved Joe in the polls. . . but still not enough!"

Global Chilling - US Politics

"Well, I liked it until I read the reviews."

"You never told me what you thought of 'Wolverine.'" "I was waiting." "For what?" "For the consensus." "My own immediate reaction to any piece of entertainment could be biased. I need to read tweets and posts before I settle on a verdict." "If my view differs too much from the hive mind, it's not valid."