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Spazito

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14. I completely agree, it's frustrating to have to go search for original sources...

Reply to Igel (Reply #12)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 02:30 PM

Jul 2013

a news article is based on because they either couldn't be bothered to include it or, in my cynical mind, there is more the issue in the article than they want easily known.

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So, what does everyone think about the latest Gallup poll? Re: Treatment of Black Americans. [View all] Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 OP

Clear, irrefutable proof that racism no longer exists. Scuba Jul 2013 #1

I just don't see how Gallup could possibly be an honest broker in taking this poll. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #3

Most polls are designed to shape opinion, not measure it. Scuba Jul 2013 #8

Less important than Georgie getting off JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #2

"the question was asked before George Zimmerman was acquitted" Lex Jul 2013 #4

Did they question any black people for this poll? Squinch Jul 2013 #5

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #7

That's not good enough. 53% aren't satisfied. sinkingfeeling Jul 2013 #6

More than what? More than before? More than 46%? Iggo Jul 2013 #9

Only 53% feel like they're victims of racism--woo hoo! nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #10

The Orlando Sentinel doesn't provide a link to the actual poll... Spazito Jul 2013 #11

Referencing the original source is always good. Igel Jul 2013 #12

I completely agree, it's frustrating to have to go search for original sources... Spazito Jul 2013 #14

Well done. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #15

53% too low. nt AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #13

After the last election cycle, does anyone care what Gallup comes up with? polichick Jul 2013 #16

I would say they are a feel-good pollster for the right-wing. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #18

Yep - just like their other paid scam artists. polichick Jul 2013 #19

Scam artist, con artists. Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #20

Ya know, the Republican plan (Think Tanks, 1970s) to... polichick Jul 2013 #21

Wow do we have low expectations gollygee Jul 2013 #17