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The white House wants to know what you think!
« on: March 30, 2012, 02:41:04 PM »
Fill out the survey

Its short, your email is not required, and it has long answer portions which are a lot of fun!
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2012, 03:25:54 PM »
That was fun. I hope it lets me go back later for more.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2012, 03:53:37 PM »

The inimitable Cee Lo Green provides an adequate answer to that question.
 
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2012, 05:38:41 PM »
That is a BS survey, "Do you think the American Tax System is fair?"  Only a yes/no answer and no place to comment on why you think it is so.  They will assume that if you think it is not fair that means you want higher taxes on the higher earners.  I want to tell them that the lower 50% that pay no taxes need to be taxed!!  That is why I think it is unfair, or maybe the progressive tax rates is why, or maybe that taxes should be level set based on total income regardless of source, or a myriad of other reasons.  The second question is irrelevant too, "have you heard of the Buffet Rule".  Again Yes or No.  WTF  What kind of survey is this?  Who gives a sh*te if someone has heard of something, how about they give a brief description of the rule and ask if you support it or not.  And allow me to leave comments on every question!!!
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2012, 05:39:44 PM »
No, the White House really really does not want to know what I think.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2012, 07:00:47 PM »
Quote from: benb61 on April 04, 2012, 05:38:41 PM
That is a BS survey, "Do you think the American Tax System is fair?"  Only a yes/no answer and no place to comment on why you think it is so.  They will assume that if you think it is not fair that means you want higher taxes on the higher earners.  I want to tell them that the lower 50% that pay no taxes need to be taxed!!  That is why I think it is unfair, or maybe the progressive tax rates is why, or maybe that taxes should be level set based on total income regardless of source, or a myriad of other reasons.  The second question is irrelevant too, "have you heard of the Buffet Rule".  Again Yes or No.  WTF  What kind of survey is this?  Who gives a sh*te if someone has heard of something, how about they give a brief description of the rule and ask if you support it or not.  And allow me to leave comments on every question!!!


Ben..... There was a comment section, which I took full advantage.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2012, 07:20:16 PM »
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Ben..... There was a comment section, which I took full advantage.

Don, the comments were for the following,

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We frequently send videos, graphics, factsheets and other types of content to our email list subscribers to help explain complex policy issues. Is there any one example of this kind of content that you’ve found particularly helpful? If so, why? :

Any comments not relating to "types of content" that is particularly helpful will be ignored, because it does not fit the question.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2012, 08:19:38 PM »
No, here's what he means Ben: When you choose an answer to their leading question, it opens up a text entry box in which you can write whatever you want. So for instance, on the "Are taxes fair" question, I said no. Then a text box opened asking how to make it more fair, and I "expanded" my answer.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2012, 08:48:55 PM »
Quote from: IronDioPriest on April 04, 2012, 08:19:38 PM
No, here's what he means Ben: When you choose an answer to their leading question, it opens up a text entry box in which you can write whatever you want. So for instance, on the "Are taxes fair" question, I said no. Then a text box opened asking how to make it more fair, and I "expanded" my answer.


Exactamundo....And I took full advantage.

I played politican...It led with a leading question, which I ignored and answered as I pleased.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2012, 07:05:47 AM »
I remained polite but highly critical, but I am disappointed the   ::doublebird::  doesn't work in the text box!   :'(
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 10:02:14 AM »
My bad, I didn't fill it out cause I'm on a work computer and I don't need my employer being harassed by the gov when they trace back the IP address.  I'll do the survey from home tonight and give them what for.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2012, 11:29:24 AM »
My outfit is run by kool-aid drinkers, let them trace the IP! 
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2012, 11:55:48 AM »
Quote from: benb61 on April 05, 2012, 10:02:14 AM
My bad, I didn't fill it out cause I'm on a work computer and I don't need my employer being harassed by the gov when they trace back the IP address.  I'll do the survey from home tonight and give them what for.

Mmmm, then they will trace back your IP address?
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2012, 12:02:36 PM »
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Mmmm, then they will trace back your IP address?


I don't mind them having my IP address, but I sign a "Code of Conduct" form every year that says "I will not participate in any activity that could embarrass or bring hardship to the Company".  Having the "Goon Squad" harass my employer could lead to termination of my employment.  I really like my job (read "my paycheck").
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2012, 01:54:28 PM »
We got those silly CYA disclaimers too Ben, standard boilerplate for most co's IT dept's, but since I could not attach the bird-flipping gif, let them try to quibble with the polite and accurate statements I posted!
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2012, 02:05:32 PM »
Quote from: Charles Oakwood on April 05, 2012, 11:55:48 AM
Quote from: benb61 on April 05, 2012, 10:02:14 AM
My bad, I didn't fill it out cause I'm on a work computer and I don't need my employer being harassed by the gov when they trace back the IP address.  I'll do the survey from home tonight and give them what for.

Mmmm, then they will trace back your IP address?


They may. But then, ya know, if they want me, they already know where to find me. It's not like I'm secretive about my "disdain for the government" footprint.
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Re: The white House wants to know what you think!
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2012, 10:55:12 PM »
WOW That was fun I hope to do it again.
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