First, I would like to express my gratitude to Morris for his helpful answer to my last inquiry.
Below is my new question.
Trump has just broken his own agreement once again, announcing that tariffs on the UK, France, and Germany will be raised to 25%.
My question is: Do American voters expect the Democrats to roll back Trump’s wrong policies, such as these tariffs?
Given that tariffs serve as a source of revenue accessible without Congressional approval (even though the Constitution mandates that power to Congress), there is a significant possibility that the Democrats might keep Trump’s tariffs in place even after taking office.
Wow. That's a lot of questions. As a habitual data gatherer myself, I ask myself what can I do with it, learn from it? For instance, several questions were dependent on a definition of terms. Clarifying the terms is dependent on why you are asking the question.
I suppose you know all this but I hope it helps to be reminded. What you do is very important and difficult.
I'd have a hard time figuring exactly which option to choose in answer to "Who do you think is most to blame for the biggest problems facing America today?" given that three of the choices are functionally the same. (I feel like the ultra-wealthy, large corporations, and the GOP largely have the same people making their decisions. Not completely, but enough to make them pretty indistinguishable in the results of their influence.)
When asking these questions below, I'm wondering if ranking against other matters of importance would be helpful, not simply an isolated ask about the concept of conflicts of interest (I think the key is to get to how/if people see this as actually affecting their own personal lives, same applies for several other of the questions, but these stood out as the placement of self-interest over public service is literally a root cause of the Hellscape in which we find ourselves):
How important is it to you that elected officials avoid conflicts of interest, such as stock trading based on non-public information or accepting expensive gifts?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
How important is it to you that Supreme Court justices avoid conflicts of interest, such as accepting expensive gifts or travel from people with business before the Court?
I would absolutely love to see the results. Much of it boils down to whether or not you control the ultimate controller. (Miller controls Trump, as near as I can tell.)
This tells me that even this community fails to recognize the overwhelming impact of global warming - not "climate change" - on the life of every living thing on earth, now and in the near term.
Only one question about climate change/the environment? Perhaps a question about significantly reducing single-use plastics? Perhaps a question about alternative power sources such as wind and solar?
There was a question about the "progressive wing of the Democratic Party." Perhaps add a question about the "MAGA wing of the Republic Party."
It got lost in my email overload, decision paralysis, and the holidays, but I got an email to around Thanksgiving to my work address (not the one subscribed to Strength in Numbers!) asking me to submit a question that would be asked in a national poll by Verasight. Any interesting questions come out of that? Did they get asked?
Sorry to be late to the game, but a really important (and interesting) question I have yet to see any polling organization ask is something along the lines of this:
Assuming it could be done peacefully, would it be your preference be that the U.S.:
1) Remain a single country, just as it is now
2) Split into two separate countries, one more aligned with Republican or "conservative" views, and one more aligned with Democratic or "liberal" views?
Well, that's a fine question. It seems unlikely that whatever "side" is in power at the time would be okay just letting the other side essentially secede from the Union. And, given the current polarization and political climate, it's hard to imagine the two sides agreeing on how to peacefully divvy up the country's resources, etc. So, even if a large majority indicated that they'd rather have a national divorce, it seems unlikely it could ever happen (at least not without a second civil war). But I am genuinely curious how many people feel like life might be better if "red" people got to live in "red" states under "red" laws, and "blue" people got to live in "blue" states under "blue" laws. I'm genuinely unsure whether there really is still more that unites us than divides us.
Great Questions. When asking opinions about taxation of the wealthy I suggest there should be questions related to capital gains taxes in addition to questions about income taxes. Many wealthy folks derive their income from stocks and other assets that produce capital gains and losses. Also LLC's and Partnerships are used as vehicles to avoid payroll taxes, so the wealthy have many tax shelters and loopholes available to avoid taxation.
Questions should also be clear they are referring to annual income vs. total assets. A lot of people mentally conflate the two when considering who is eligible for additional taxation.
These are great questions! I would also like to see you add:
1.). What changes (law and financial) would be needed to help support small business / coops become more robust options for business ownership / employment? What protections are needed for enhanced, comprehensive alternatives to corporations for job security?
2.). What benefits should be included in a Universal Healthcare contract? (or which should be included and which could be purchased with commercial / supplemental policy purchase) :
-Acute Care (Emergency, Hospital, Surgery)
-Primary Care (general health maintenance)
-Specialty Care (Focused care from experts)
-Women's Healthcare / Maternity
-Mental Healthcare
-Social Care (baby-sitting, elder-sitting, "Ronald McDonald housing")
-Diagnostic, Lab, Imaging
-Pharmacy, Dental, Vision
-Transportation (Ambulance, Helicopter)
-Rehabilitation Services
-Home Care Services
-Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Hospice
-Preventative Care, Diet Counseling, Health Education
How do I get on the list to be asked these questions?
First, I would like to express my gratitude to Morris for his helpful answer to my last inquiry.
Below is my new question.
Trump has just broken his own agreement once again, announcing that tariffs on the UK, France, and Germany will be raised to 25%.
My question is: Do American voters expect the Democrats to roll back Trump’s wrong policies, such as these tariffs?
Given that tariffs serve as a source of revenue accessible without Congressional approval (even though the Constitution mandates that power to Congress), there is a significant possibility that the Democrats might keep Trump’s tariffs in place even after taking office.
Wow. That's a lot of questions. As a habitual data gatherer myself, I ask myself what can I do with it, learn from it? For instance, several questions were dependent on a definition of terms. Clarifying the terms is dependent on why you are asking the question.
I suppose you know all this but I hope it helps to be reminded. What you do is very important and difficult.
Very cool list!
I'd have a hard time figuring exactly which option to choose in answer to "Who do you think is most to blame for the biggest problems facing America today?" given that three of the choices are functionally the same. (I feel like the ultra-wealthy, large corporations, and the GOP largely have the same people making their decisions. Not completely, but enough to make them pretty indistinguishable in the results of their influence.)
When asking these questions below, I'm wondering if ranking against other matters of importance would be helpful, not simply an isolated ask about the concept of conflicts of interest (I think the key is to get to how/if people see this as actually affecting their own personal lives, same applies for several other of the questions, but these stood out as the placement of self-interest over public service is literally a root cause of the Hellscape in which we find ourselves):
How important is it to you that elected officials avoid conflicts of interest, such as stock trading based on non-public information or accepting expensive gifts?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
How important is it to you that Supreme Court justices avoid conflicts of interest, such as accepting expensive gifts or travel from people with business before the Court?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
How about:
Which of the following historical U.S. president's ideologies do you more closely align with?
A) Ronald Reagan
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Unsure/Neither
I would absolutely love to see the results. Much of it boils down to whether or not you control the ultimate controller. (Miller controls Trump, as near as I can tell.)
Good questions. Responses would be more accurate if comments were available after each question.
Joseph in Fairport, NY
We’re definitely a thoughtful bunch.
This tells me that even this community fails to recognize the overwhelming impact of global warming - not "climate change" - on the life of every living thing on earth, now and in the near term.
Exhaustive list (I got tired reading it). Would love to see this applied to large, statistically significant sample of the US population.
Only one question about climate change/the environment? Perhaps a question about significantly reducing single-use plastics? Perhaps a question about alternative power sources such as wind and solar?
There was a question about the "progressive wing of the Democratic Party." Perhaps add a question about the "MAGA wing of the Republic Party."
(I posted this on bluesky as well)
It got lost in my email overload, decision paralysis, and the holidays, but I got an email to around Thanksgiving to my work address (not the one subscribed to Strength in Numbers!) asking me to submit a question that would be asked in a national poll by Verasight. Any interesting questions come out of that? Did they get asked?
Sorry to be late to the game, but a really important (and interesting) question I have yet to see any polling organization ask is something along the lines of this:
Assuming it could be done peacefully, would it be your preference be that the U.S.:
1) Remain a single country, just as it is now
2) Split into two separate countries, one more aligned with Republican or "conservative" views, and one more aligned with Democratic or "liberal" views?
I think I’d be afraid to see the result! What do we do if most people say we should split?
Well, that's a fine question. It seems unlikely that whatever "side" is in power at the time would be okay just letting the other side essentially secede from the Union. And, given the current polarization and political climate, it's hard to imagine the two sides agreeing on how to peacefully divvy up the country's resources, etc. So, even if a large majority indicated that they'd rather have a national divorce, it seems unlikely it could ever happen (at least not without a second civil war). But I am genuinely curious how many people feel like life might be better if "red" people got to live in "red" states under "red" laws, and "blue" people got to live in "blue" states under "blue" laws. I'm genuinely unsure whether there really is still more that unites us than divides us.
Great Questions. When asking opinions about taxation of the wealthy I suggest there should be questions related to capital gains taxes in addition to questions about income taxes. Many wealthy folks derive their income from stocks and other assets that produce capital gains and losses. Also LLC's and Partnerships are used as vehicles to avoid payroll taxes, so the wealthy have many tax shelters and loopholes available to avoid taxation.
Questions should also be clear they are referring to annual income vs. total assets. A lot of people mentally conflate the two when considering who is eligible for additional taxation.
These are great questions! I would also like to see you add:
1.). What changes (law and financial) would be needed to help support small business / coops become more robust options for business ownership / employment? What protections are needed for enhanced, comprehensive alternatives to corporations for job security?
2.). What benefits should be included in a Universal Healthcare contract? (or which should be included and which could be purchased with commercial / supplemental policy purchase) :
-Acute Care (Emergency, Hospital, Surgery)
-Primary Care (general health maintenance)
-Specialty Care (Focused care from experts)
-Women's Healthcare / Maternity
-Mental Healthcare
-Social Care (baby-sitting, elder-sitting, "Ronald McDonald housing")
-Diagnostic, Lab, Imaging
-Pharmacy, Dental, Vision
-Transportation (Ambulance, Helicopter)
-Rehabilitation Services
-Home Care Services
-Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Hospice
-Preventative Care, Diet Counseling, Health Education
-R&D and Experimental Medicine
-Other ________________________