The Republican Voter Opinion Poll

My opinion poll arrived yesterday.  The party sends me one - even though I have been registered as a Libertarian for many years now - annually.  You see, they are desperate to know what I think.  There are 29 questions that run the gamut of political positions, offering me the opportunity to say that I agree, disagree, or am undecided.  Wow, maybe my answers will shape the party!  Gosh, I should fill this out and send it back.  Let's see, what's the first question?

1. Do you think that as a political party, Republicans are headed in the right direction? Yes/No/Undecided

Hmm, that's a tough one.  Let's see, it just lost the Presidency and lost ground in both the House and the Senate.  That seems like a pretty obvious no.

2. Do you believe the Republican Party Leadership should be more aggressive in promoting the Republican Agenda to the public?  Yes/No/Undecided

More aggressive?  So, they have been aggressive but maybe not aggressive enough?  So, the party just lost nationwide and - in theory - I'm a Republican voter and you're asking if the party should do more to promote itself?  Why are No & Undecided available choices?

13. Are you concerned that our federal deficit - presently over $16 trillion - will seriously jeopardize our nation's economic security for future generations?  Yes/No/Undecided

Hey, moron, the DEBT is over $16 trillion.  The deficit is an annual figure and is projected to be just under $900 billion this year.  Correcting for that and again assuming I am a Republican voter, why are No & Undecided options?

19. Are you in favor of revamping, restoring and strengthening our armed forces to meet the new needs and challenges of the 21st century?  Yes/No/Undecided

Let's see, a no would mean I want the military to be unready to meet the challenges and selecting undecided would indicate I didn't understand the question.  Hmm, tough one.  Let me think on that and get back to you.

 

23. Should Republicans in Congress put more pressure on the Obama administration to enforce our current immigration laws, reaffirm the authority of states and local governments to assist in enforcing immigration laws and continue to fight for increased funding for securing our nation's borders?  Yes/No/Undecided

 

Once again I find the more adjective.  See, we are putting pressure (and failing) so do you think we should use more pressure?  Well, that's a good question.  No, Congress should let the President ignore existing laws, disregard the authority of state and local governments, and cut funding to secure the border.  What, that's not what you were expecting?  You know, I'm starting to think my opinion isn't really being polled here.  This seems a lot more like a rally in which I'm supposed to shout 'Yes!' when the speaker asks a question.

 

At the end of the survey, there is the opportunity for me to contribute money to the party by check or credit card.  Obviously, this is nothing but a fund raising letter that includes the poll to convince the voter that he has a say and the party is interested.  I find it rather sad since it demonstrates that those who sent the poll have a low opinion of the intelligence of their voters.  And they wonder why I am no longer in the party.