Nonstopdrivel
12 years ago
If you ever wanted proof of how dumb the average American is, look no farther than this article . Remember, we're the nation who ranked Oprah Winfrey in the top five of a list of 100 Greatest Americans a few years ago.

In the spirit of some polling whimsy, PPP decided to ask American voters about some historical figures, and about themselves, to see if any of them surpassed Rodgers' popularity in Wisconsin.

Only Abraham Lincoln, with a 93% favorable vote, and Jesus Christ with 90%, surpassed Rodgers' 89% favorable.

At the top the list were the respondents themselves. A total of 93% of those polled viewed themselves favorably, a victory for self esteem if ever there was one.

But Rodgers' popularity sailed over the heads of people like George Washington and Mother Teresa. His favorability among Wisconsin voters scampered for a first down against Martin Luther King and even Santa Claus.



Okay, maybe "dumb" is too harsh. But "shallow minded" certainly is not.

In fairness, perhaps respondents were giving Mickey Mouse answers to Mickey Mouse questions. I hope so.
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Zero2Cool
12 years ago
Wasn't Oprah ranked high because of all the charity she has done and money she's donated? I don't know anything about her except that she's apparently given quite a bit back to society financially.
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12 years ago
In Wisconsin I can see why Aaron Rodgers has high favorable opinion.

I don't understand why Abe Lincoln would be thought of positively after starting the War of Northern Aggression that killed more Americans than any other war.
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Zero2Cool
12 years ago

In Wisconsin I can see why Aaron Rodgers has high favorable opinion.

I don't understand why Abe Lincoln would be thought of positively after starting the War of Northern Aggression that killed more Americans than any other war.

Originally Posted by: CaliforniaCheez 

Are you saying slavery should have continued to exist? Or do you mean War of Southern Aggression?

Death was inevitable and it's our own fault. If we (people in general) wouldn't have started slavery in the first place, no war would have ensued making it illegal.
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12 years ago
I am saying that a President that refused to abide by the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision and started a Civil War would not be a popular figure elsewhere.

I am surprised he would be thought of positively even in Wisconsin.
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Nonstopdrivel
12 years ago
Wow, I have to admire your courage, CaliforniaCheez. I am one of those who happens to think Lincoln was one of the worst presidents in this nation's history, but not many have the courage (or are stupid enough) to admit it.

I love Aaron Rodgers as much as anyone. But it still baffles me that a sports figure would be rated higher than someone like George Washington, who, while not perfect, played a pivotal role in bequeathing to us the freedoms we enjoy.

Americans have short memories, unfortunately. Our heroes tend to have lived within the past few years. History seems foggy and irrelevant to most of us.
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nerdmann
12 years ago

Wow, I have to admire your courage, CaliforniaCheez. I am one of those who happens to think Lincoln was one of the worst presidents in this nation's history, but not many have the courage (or are stupid enough) to admit it.

I love Aaron Rodgers as much as anyone. But it still baffles me that a sports figure would be rated higher than someone like George Washington, who, while not perfect, played a pivotal role in bequeathing to us the freedoms we enjoy.

Americans have short memories, unfortunately. Our heroes tend to have lived within the past few years. History seems foggy and irrelevant to most of us.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 




Woodrow Wilson was the worst president ever. Then maybe GW Bush, then Nixon.
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