CNN Poll: Most Say Founding Fathers Wouldn't Be Impressed

superdude17* · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 12:47 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/04/us....l?iref=topnews

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(CNN) -- How would the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin feel about the way the United States has turned out 232 years after declaring its independence?

Not pleased, a majority of Americans recently polled said.

According to a new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey, 69 percent of adult Americans who responded to a poll June 26-29 said the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed by the way the nation has turned out overall.

Twenty-nine percent responded "pleased," the only other choice given to the 1,026 respondents of the telephone poll.

Americans "didn't always feel that way," according to Keating Holland, CNN polling director. "In 2001, 54 percent thought that the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be pleased with the state of the country today."

Still, most who responded to last month's poll took great pride in their country.

Sixty-one percent said they were extremely proud to be Americans; another 28 percent said they were very proud. Seven percent answered "moderately," 2 percent said "only a little," and 1 percent answered "not at all."

The percentage saying "extremely proud" was virtually unchanged from 2005. In 2003, 70 percent said they were extremely proud, and 55 percent said so in 2001. All polls were taken in the same time period, June 26-29, as the 2008 poll.

Another question asked in June: How often should a U.S. presidential candidate wear a flag pin (when dressed in other than casual clothes)?

Forty-one percent of respondents said a candidate should always wear one. Another 13 percent said "frequently," 16 percent said "sometimes," 19 percent said "only occasionally," and 9 percent said "never."

The questions carried a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points, except the flag pin question, which had a sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Americans “didn’t always feel that way,” according to Keating Holland, CNN polling director. “In 2001, 54 percent thought that the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be pleased with the state of the country today.”

First off, CNN Propaganda Director would be a more apt job title.

Since he is making a comparison with supposedly similar polling done in 2001, this is yet another unimaginative, transparent slam at the alleged downward spiral caused by the Bush Administration.

I am solidly conservative, and I do not think the Founders would be happy with the America of 2008, but it is ENTIRELY due to the socialism, perversion, racism and class warfare advocated by the Democrats and their LeftMedia.

Toby · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 12:54 PM

I didnt really read your post but I do have a reply.

No kidding!

Ziggae_6 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude17*

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/04/us....l?iref=topnews

Americans “didn’t always feel that way,” according to Keating Holland, CNN polling director. “In 2001, 54 percent thought that the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be pleased with the state of the country today.”

First off, CNN Propaganda Director would be a more apt job title.

Since he is making a comparison with supposedly similar polling done in 2001, this is yet another unimaginative, transparent slam at the alleged downward spiral caused by the Bush Administration.

I am solidly conservative, and I do not think the Founders would be happy with the America of 2008, but it is ENTIRELY due to the socialism, perversion, racism and class warfare advocated by the Democrats and their LeftMedia.

Er, it appears that opinion polls about America has gone south for the period that was mostly ruled by Bush and the Republican Party. (note the difference in the 2001 poll) How did the reason for the downturn suddenly become socialism, perversion, racism and class warfare that occurred DURING the Bush years?

I am missing the twist on this one.

superdude17* · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggae_6

Er, it appears that opinion polls about America has gone south for the period that was mostly ruled by Bush and the Republican Party. (note the difference in the 2001 poll) How did the reason for the downturn suddenly become socialism, perversion, racism and class warfare that occurred DURING the Bush years?

I am missing the twist on this one.

they don't promote american values....and turn as against each other. that is what the democrats want.

Drewster · #5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 01:49 PM

Haha, you need a news report to tell you the founding fathers would be ashamed. Nice. It depends on which founding fathers we are talking about though, they didn't all have the same political beliefs obviously. I have a feeling Hamilton would be alright with where we are right now, especially when it comes to military spending. Jefferson would be absolutely ashamed, and probably would say that this country mideswell have stayed a British colony, as we've adopted many of the Federalist ideals (both Dems and Republicans). He might also say revolution and bloodshed are needed in this day and age.

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