A fool and his country are soon parted

Do you like to be treated like a fool? Do you know how often valid concerns are turned into invalid opinion? Perhaps the biggest "corruption in politics" isn't about the corruption most of us think about; bribes, lobbyists, back room deals but the corruption that allows black to become white and pink becomes purple. It's a tool used effectively today in politics called the "directed survey." It's usually built on unsubstantiated statements, insinuation, false premise and inflated priority.

Those who use this tool are after one thing, creating a false and misleading impression and a survey that is skewed.

Perfect example of a directed survey with a strong anti-Obama bias is this conservative survey.

1)	What is your opinion of President Obama?
	Favorable Unfavorable This is a perfectly fair opinion question.
2)	Do you believe President Obama was right in letting BP manage the oil spill disaster?
	Right Not right This is an example of a directed question where the question. "Letting BP Manage the disaster" assumes the Obama Administration did nothing and sat on their thumbs allowing the disaster to get out of control. The fact is, once the disaster began, it was beyond the control of anyone. It also assumes the management of the disaster overshadows the cause giving the survey taker President Obama somehow was involved in the cause, was responsible for the the immediate response to the blowout, and the plan of action to stop the leak. You do realize, of course, this comes from the same people who whine about government interference and regulation and - God Forbid - takeover of business.
3)	How would you rate President Obama's handling of the disaster?
	Excellent Good Fair Poor Did President Obama twiddle his thumbs? An industrial disaster happens and who is responsible?
4)	Do you believe BP's political donations to the Obama campaign have been a factor in how the President handled the matter?
	Yes, it played a role. No, it didn't play a role. I doubt it but do you think the fact that more in contributions went to Republicans like Joe Barton who apologized to BP for Barack pushing hard on BP to set up an escrow. So who's contribution looks like it was a bribe?
5)	Have the media been much more lenient on President Obama than on President Bush with the Katrina disaster?
	Yes, more lenient on Obama. No, it's been about the same. Actually I think harder in many ways. A lot of sludge washed up on Obama that was not deserved and he acted immediately to determine the severity.
6)	In the 2008 election between McCain-Palin and Obama-Biden, whom did you vote for?
	McCain-Palin Obama-Biden Other So what do you think they want to know this? To see if the Oil spill had an effect on Obama's popularity. Why ? So they would know whether to drive this message harder or back off. If you want to know more about the government response and The President's Actions read several sources and don't be led like sheep to the "Greener Pastures" of "Trickle Down economic robbery"