I was looking at this Washington Post article again, partly because Bill Maher linked to it and partly because I honestly can’t believe this is what it comes down to: our justification for war was a bunch of doodles. Anyway, while I’m there, a small window pops up and asks if I’d like to take a quick Washington Post survey to let my opinions be heard. I figure, sure, why not? So I click the link. They asked me my gender, my year of birth, and my average annual income. That’s it.
That’s not a survey, buddy. That’s marketing research. Those aren’t “opinions” you’re looking for, they’re just demographics. At least have the nerve to be honest about it.