Opinion Building Gifts

Like Minded

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

'Please, Ma'am — I'm running out of paper!'

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

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

Confirmation Bias

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

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

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

I conduct comprehensive surveys - I ask my girlfriend.

"A Ms. Ramona Bissell of West Allison, Vermont, writes, 'What the hell is going on?' We here at WVCN think that question deserves an answer."

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

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

"She can be outspoken."

"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

"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..?"

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

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

Gallup...opinion plus...just plain nosey.

"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."

"Well, I'm offended!"

Frank integrates the modern, poll-driven, finger-in-the-wind brand of politics into his parenting style.

"All the wrong people are right."

"Twitching fingers, coupled with feelings of malaise, weakness, anger and exasperation. You're suffering from On-Line Opinion Fatigue Syndrome."

"I try not to judge people by the actions of their state government."

Pollsters.

'My leter to the editor lost a lot of its punch since they made it fit to print.'