Russ Jackson
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A push poll is a political campaign technique in which an individual or organization attempts to influence or alter the view of respondents under the guise of conducting a poll. [Wikipedia]Somebody needs to look up the definition of a "push poll."
Sam, you always make great points. I agree the issue is not under serious debate in the NRA and the question is rhetorical for 99.9% of people on this forum and in the NRA membership. But all the more reason why it is not an attempt to alter people's minds -- therefore not strictly a push poll.Duns, I'd say this loosely fits into the description of a push poll because not only is it rhetorical for 99% of respondents, it's only purpose is to produce a certain result -- i.e.: getting the faithful fired up over an issue the organization already knows (even dictates...) their opinion about.
It is a slightly updated version of the politicians of previous eras standing on a stump in the town square shouting, "What say ye, lads, will we let them take out guns away!?! I say NO! Who's with me?!?" And so forth.
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Few if any of the issues polled upon are in any way under debate among the NRA's membership.
There's always one isn't there? Probably someone who thinks "no" but can't resist winding everyone else up!i wonder who and why the one yes was?...Russ
therefore not strictly a push poll.
Anyway "push poll" is just a label and labels are unimportant. But it sure was a rhetorical question for anyone likely to be exposed to the "poll".Ah ha. Perhaps a good point! At the moment, I can't think of the name of the exact rhetorical device, then. Hmmm...
stevek
So will the one THR member with the yes vote come forward and share their thoughts?