Does being an American mean being rich?
Do you think Americans are confronted with too much advertising? (TV and radio commercials, billboards, magazine ads, etc.)
| 55% (5) | Yes, there is too much advertising in our culture | |
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| 44% (4) | No, that's part of being an American. | |
| 0% (0) | I've never really thought about it. |
9 voters have answered this question.
After September 11th, how did you feel when the American people were encouraged to buy to keep up our economy?
| 55% (5) | Didn't think about it. | |
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| 22% (2) | Tried to help by buying more. | |
| 22% (2) | Felt disgusted with the U.S. buying obsession. |
9 voters have answered this question.
How do you feel about large corporations like Wal-Mart, (biggest corp. in world) the Gap, Starbucks, Nike, etc?
| 0% (0) | I prefer those stores over smaller ones. | |
|---|---|---|
| 77% (7) | I feel fine shopping at them...Why do you ask? | |
| 22% (2) | I try to go to local, independant stores instead. | |
| 0% (0) | I would never shop anywhere like that. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Would you like to own an SUV?
| 50% (4) | YES! | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (3) | Maybe. | |
| 12% (1) | No! |
8 voters have answered this question.
"The culture of the U.S. is almost entirely based on buying, consuming and producing." do you agree with this statement?
| 0% (0) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (1) | Disagree | |
| 22% (2) | Not Sure | |
| 44% (4) | Agree | |
| 22% (2) | Strongly Agree |
9 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel encouraged to lead a happy, fulfilling life, or a life where you will make a lot of money? (For the most part?)
| 77% (7) | Happy, fulfilling life. | |
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| 22% (2) | Lots of money. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Do you ever question why the people of the United States are expected to buy so much?
| 55% (5) | Not really. | |
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| 22% (2) | Sometimes. | |
| 22% (2) | Often. |
9 voters have answered this question.
