Conservatives Quote by Bill Hicks
“How many people disapprove of the job the Conservatives are doing? Seventy percent. Of those same people, how many will vote for them again? ...Seventy percent. What the fuck? Where did they take this poll, at an S&M parlor?”
About This Quote
A satirical critique of polling methodology, suggesting that high disapproval rates may be misleading when the same respondents are asked to reaffirm support, highlighting absurdity in political surveys.
In simple terms: Satirical critique of poll reliability
Key Takeaway
Polls can be manipulated to produce absurd results
Themes
politics
media
satire
public opinion
methodology
Mood
ironic
cynical
skeptical
Type
satire
political commentary
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy meetings
- media analysis
- public debate
Key Concepts
polling bias
confirmation bias
political rhetoric
Practical Applications
- designing more robust surveys
- teaching media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie poll questions?
- How can we ensure poll integrity?
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