Results: Politicians, bullies?
1.
1.
Have you ever seen/heard political ads on television or the radio? Yes
77%
•
1082 votes
No
23%
•
323 votes
2.
2.
Do you approve of politicians who use smear campaigns (use information about opposition to harm their reputation) Yes
18%
•
246 votes
No
82%
•
1159 votes
3.
3.
Do you see this as a form of bullying? Yes
56%
•
786 votes
No
26%
•
360 votes
Undecided
18%
•
259 votes
4.
4.
We try to teach children and teens that bullying is wrong, do you think these politicians are setting a bad example for children and teens? Yes
70%
•
978 votes
No
30%
•
427 votes
- we are suppose to lead by example but our leaders are failing
- is is necessary to win and pull the other party apart.
- i always vote against any politician who runs a smear campaign! i feel like if they had any good ideas they would not need to resort to mud slinging! plus i find it repugnant!
- not in that respect, but in many other ways.
- no
- c
- politicians are not children
- they should concentrate on showing the public the difference they can make, and the positive/negative aspects of them selves
- na
- no
- na
- n/a
- n/a
- none
- i think the media has helped cultivate this pattern of behavior for many politicians. obama has been a master at creating smear campaigns in the past.
- kids don't pay any attention to politics.
- na
- noen
- they are being too aggressive with opposing parties
- if you have to use smear campaigns then there must be something dishonest about your own campaign. using smear campaigns shows insecurity and immaturity on the part of the user
- n
- people in high places...just not fair sometimes... but we all have to make a choice and choose which is best.
- i do not agree with the way to fight bullying is being taught. also politicians that waste time on smear campaigns fail to show what they would do instead
- none
- none
- yes they are
- some bad comments are so low, bad character whoever is writing them.
- we have no choice but to vote for them. they all do it!
- they r informing people what they might not know
- n/a
- none
- d
- by stealing though, not electoral ads
- any type of bullying is wrong no matter how small the act.
- politics, the workplace, and life in general is full of bullies/ bullying. kids need new tools to stand up to bullies, and build confidence.
- waste of time and money do a good job
- na
- seems all these guys are out for themselves not the american people
- i hate politicians. there should be term limits
- none
- no
- na
- none
- never thought about it.
- na
- none
- n/a
- get brid of the pcs`
- none
- none
- i see it as desperation on their part if they gotta try that hard to find something wrong. i would pay more attention if they just listed clear reasons to build themselves up
- they just want to win at any cost
- ?
- bunch of retards
- we also teach our children not to lie and the politicians do it all the time.
- social networks are just as bad
- n/a
- no 2 politicians
- n/a
- this is going here - they all use smear campaigns it's voye for one of them or abstain
- children and teens don't pay attention because they can't vote; also chidden and teen shows are the wrong demographic.
- it is a form of bullying when these politicians talk bad about each other. and, how do we know if what they are saying about each other is true or false? this sets a terrible example.
- none
- they're idiots.
- 90
- na
- n/a
- no
- i won't vote for them
- no
- a/n
- none
- i think its a big form of bullying but w adults. and its not ok. its a very 2face world we live in
- some of the politicians act like children, they need to put the people first instead of themselves!
- no
- as far as misinformation goes yes, but dispute the bullying premise
- not really
- tyrt
- someone needs to look up the definition of bullying.
- this is why i do not like politics much. most politicians are having to be a bunch of bullies in order to get their positions.
- "do as i say-not as i do"-thats the politicians motto-
- still think that wearing their corp sponsors on their suits would let us know what corps want to bully us an who not to support
- no
- politicians are greedy assholes
- i have thought that for a very long time, there are so many things in this world now that are setting more than bad examples for children, teens and young adults
- ..
- ok
- politicians that use these pathetic and juvenile tactics are setting a very bad example for children and teens - a good majority of the politicians nowadays are hypocrites anyway.
- n/a
- you're stupid
- all's fair in politics.
- none
- none
- ertyuk
- j
- none
- none
- it's seriously a stretch to call smear campaigns 'bullying'
- na
- no
- bullying? kids killing them selves? lol i have no remorse! why are these fruity kids soooo soft? "bullying" and teasing is a part of life! its the natural order of things! dog eat dog! stop being so weak and soft!
- needs on the info - some negative information is valid
- none
- none
- none
- makes me sick and many times its based on lies gossip only
- obama was the worst bc he knew that whatever ppl would answer back with he would scream racism.
- my children do not pay attention to politicians
- none
- n/a
- campaigns go on too long.
- i don't equate political ads with bullying.
- no
- na
- none.
- none
- raising legitimate points about a candidate's policies and/or the candidate's own quotes is acceptable though.
- not in the bullying sense but in the fact that they do not stand on their own merit when they smear other candidates.
- negativity sets a bad example, but smear campaigns are not bullying
- no
- i think most of these adds are deceitful
- no
- don't care
- politicians are scum
- politicians set a bad example for everyone
- honestly if their campaign can't stand on it's own they shouldn't be there at all
- kjwreoitjreogrthmnb
- grow up and get a thick skin ya bunch of whining crybabies
- i want facts, not opinions
- nothing
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| none | 1.42% | 20 |
| no | 0.78% | 11 |
| na | 0.64% | 9 |
| n/a | 0.64% | 9 |
| this is why i do not like politics much. most politicians are having to be a bunch of bullies in order to get their positions. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it's seriously a stretch to call smear campaigns 'bullying' | 0.07% | 1 |
| j | 0.07% | 1 |
| ertyuk | 0.07% | 1 |
| all's fair in politics. | 0.07% | 1 |
| you're stupid | 0.07% | 1 |
| politicians that use these pathetic and juvenile tactics are setting a very bad example for children and teens - a good majority of the politicians nowadays are hypocrites anyway. | 0.07% | 1 |
| ok | 0.07% | 1 |
| .. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have thought that for a very long time, there are so many things in this world now that are setting more than bad examples for children, teens and young adults | 0.07% | 1 |
| politicians are greedy assholes | 0.07% | 1 |
| still think that wearing their corp sponsors on their suits would let us know what corps want to bully us an who not to support | 0.07% | 1 |
| "do as i say-not as i do"-thats the politicians motto- | 0.07% | 1 |
| makes me sick and many times its based on lies gossip only | 0.07% | 1 |
| someone needs to look up the definition of bullying. | 0.07% | 1 |
| tyrt | 0.07% | 1 |
| not really | 0.07% | 1 |
| as far as misinformation goes yes, but dispute the bullying premise | 0.07% | 1 |
| some of the politicians act like children, they need to put the people first instead of themselves! | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think its a big form of bullying but w adults. and its not ok. its a very 2face world we live in | 0.07% | 1 |
| a/n | 0.07% | 1 |
| negativity sets a bad example, but smear campaigns are not bullying | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing | 0.07% | 1 |
| i want facts, not opinions | 0.07% | 1 |
| grow up and get a thick skin ya bunch of whining crybabies | 0.07% | 1 |
| kjwreoitjreogrthmnb | 0.07% | 1 |
| honestly if their campaign can't stand on it's own they shouldn't be there at all | 0.07% | 1 |
| politicians set a bad example for everyone | 0.07% | 1 |
| politicians are scum | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think most of these adds are deceitful | 0.07% | 1 |
| bullying? kids killing them selves? lol i have no remorse! why are these fruity kids soooo soft? "bullying" and teasing is a part of life! its the natural order of things! dog eat dog! stop being so weak and soft! | 0.07% | 1 |
| not in the bullying sense but in the fact that they do not stand on their own merit when they smear other candidates. | 0.07% | 1 |
| raising legitimate points about a candidate's policies and/or the candidate's own quotes is acceptable though. | 0.07% | 1 |
| none. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't equate political ads with bullying. | 0.07% | 1 |
| campaigns go on too long. | 0.07% | 1 |
| my children do not pay attention to politicians | 0.07% | 1 |
| obama was the worst bc he knew that whatever ppl would answer back with he would scream racism. | 0.07% | 1 |
| they're idiots. | 0.07% | 1 |
| needs on the info - some negative information is valid | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are being too aggressive with opposing parties | 0.07% | 1 |
| d | 0.07% | 1 |
| they r informing people what they might not know | 0.07% | 1 |
| we have no choice but to vote for them. they all do it! | 0.07% | 1 |
| some bad comments are so low, bad character whoever is writing them. | 0.07% | 1 |
| yes they are | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not agree with the way to fight bullying is being taught. also politicians that waste time on smear campaigns fail to show what they would do instead | 0.07% | 1 |
| people in high places...just not fair sometimes... but we all have to make a choice and choose which is best. | 0.07% | 1 |
| n | 0.07% | 1 |
| if you have to use smear campaigns then there must be something dishonest about your own campaign. using smear campaigns shows insecurity and immaturity on the part of the user | 0.07% | 1 |
| by stealing though, not electoral ads | 0.07% | 1 |
| noen | 0.07% | 1 |
| kids don't pay any attention to politics. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think the media has helped cultivate this pattern of behavior for many politicians. obama has been a master at creating smear campaigns in the past. | 0.07% | 1 |
| they should concentrate on showing the public the difference they can make, and the positive/negative aspects of them selves | 0.07% | 1 |
| politicians are not children | 0.07% | 1 |
| c | 0.07% | 1 |
| not in that respect, but in many other ways. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i always vote against any politician who runs a smear campaign! i feel like if they had any good ideas they would not need to resort to mud slinging! plus i find it repugnant! | 0.07% | 1 |
| is is necessary to win and pull the other party apart. | 0.07% | 1 |
| ? | 0.07% | 1 |
| 90 | 0.07% | 1 |
| we are suppose to lead by example but our leaders are failing | 0.07% | 1 |
| it is a form of bullying when these politicians talk bad about each other. and, how do we know if what they are saying about each other is true or false? this sets a terrible example. | 0.07% | 1 |
| children and teens don't pay attention because they can't vote; also chidden and teen shows are the wrong demographic. | 0.07% | 1 |
| this is going here - they all use smear campaigns it's voye for one of them or abstain | 0.07% | 1 |
| no 2 politicians | 0.07% | 1 |
| social networks are just as bad | 0.07% | 1 |
| we also teach our children not to lie and the politicians do it all the time. | 0.07% | 1 |
| bunch of retards | 0.07% | 1 |
| i won't vote for them | 0.07% | 1 |
| they just want to win at any cost | 0.07% | 1 |
| i see it as desperation on their part if they gotta try that hard to find something wrong. i would pay more attention if they just listed clear reasons to build themselves up | 0.07% | 1 |
| get brid of the pcs` | 0.07% | 1 |
| never thought about it. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i hate politicians. there should be term limits | 0.07% | 1 |
| seems all these guys are out for themselves not the american people | 0.07% | 1 |
| waste of time and money do a good job | 0.07% | 1 |
| politics, the workplace, and life in general is full of bullies/ bullying. kids need new tools to stand up to bullies, and build confidence. | 0.07% | 1 |
| any type of bullying is wrong no matter how small the act. | 0.07% | 1 |
5.
5.
Would you vote for politicians using smear campaigns? Yes
13%
•
177 votes
No
60%
•
846 votes
Undecided
27%
•
382 votes
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