Opinion Shaper Gifts

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

"He's giving Dorothy Thompson a piece of his mind."

On - Undecided - Off switch

"To be an expert, don't do the work. Talk about it!"

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

'That's the famous political pundit? I didn't recognize him with his mouth closed.'

'He claims he's grown. He used to be the darling-of-the-left. Now he's the darling-of-the-right.'

List of pros List of cons Congressional Roll Call -or- Sizing up the situation

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

they are not Democrats

"Do you ever send letters to newspapers?"

'Any other opinion about this painting besides Kevin's?'

'No, I don't believe everything I read on the internet...just the stuff I agree with!'

'Hey! I've made up my mind and it's not going to be changed with your facts and logic.'

'My blog may be controversial but it's free speech.'

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

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

Letters Editor

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

"Nicely done. Now merge with traffic and angrily live-stream your ill-formed political opinions."

Hot takes

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

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

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

"Yes, social media's a great way to express your opinions - shame you feel 'ignored and unappreciated by an aloof, faceless boss' - but that's because I haven't a clue who you are or what you do around here!"

Freedom of Speech

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

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

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

Like Minded

"I'd appreciate a little more reacting to my ranting."

"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!"

Confirmation Bias

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

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