SurveyUSA estimates that at least 18 million Americans have now been “Rickrolled,” according to this latest national poll of 959 adults, conducted 04/08/08.
Understanding and explaining the phenomena can be difficult, although this article is helpful. Essentially, the most common usage is as follows:
Pranksters post links on various internet sites, in instant messages to friends, or […]

In Missouri, where the mayor of Kirkwood was shot and 6 others killed by a gunman this month, 43% say there should be tougher gun laws. Of 14 states polled by SurveyUSA, this is the smallest percentage who think tougher gun laws are needed. By comparison, 70% in New York, 66% in Massachusetts, 62% in […]

Oklahoma City-area adults were asked if they would expect a religious leader such as a preacher, minister or priest to live in a modest home.

75% Said Yes
19% Said No

While those numbers are relatively consistent across all demographic subpopulations, some differences appear when we ask if respondents would be offended if the religious leader at […]

When a family of beavers posed a flood threat by building a dam in Alhambra Creek, officials planned to euthanize them. That’s when KPIX-TV in San Francisco asked Contra Costa County adults what should happen to the beavers. Of those familiar with the story:

57% say the beavers should be re-located.
35% say the beavers should be […]

Charleston SC weighs-in on the issue of condoms and birth controls for teens.

Condoms for High School students? Charleston SC is divided.
Condoms for Middle School Students? Charleston is 3:1 Against.
Birth Control for High School Students? Charleston is 3:2 Against.
Birth Control for Middle School Students? Charleston is 5:1 Against.
Does providing condoms send the message that it is […]

Oklahomans tell SurveyUSA:

Illegal immigration is a “crisis.”
Local governments should be able to pass ordinances that make it illegal to hire, or to rent to, an immigrant to does not have valid papers.
The United States Constitution should be amended to allow local and state governments to enforce immigration laws.
Police officers in Oklahoma who arrest a motorist […]

Americans have little if any respect for U.S. Senator Larry Craig or NFL Quarterback Michael Vick, but …
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Just in time for Halloween, KABC-TV discovers that 51% of Los Angelinos believe in ghosts.

Do you think Latinos are more likely or less likely than whites to believe in ghosts? Turns out …

52% in San Francisco believe in ghosts. Of those who believe in ghosts, 39% have seen a ghost, according to this Halloween poll conducted exclusively for KPIX-TV.

America would be in better shape if it were run by a woman, women in Fresno tell SurveyUSA.
America would be in worse shape if it were run by a woman, men in Fresno tell SurveyUSA.

When it comes to handling domestic affairs …