Poll Finds American Optimism at a New Low!

I ran across a story fresh out of the "No Shit Department" on AOL earlier today that points out just how grim Americans are feeling about the future.

Only 25 percent of those surveyed say things in the U.S. are going in the right direction, according to an AP-Ipsos poll this month. That is about the lowest level of satisfaction detected since the survey started in December 2003.

It goes on to point out the obvious, such as how women and minorities are much less happy with the state of the country than are...well, white men.

But the funniest part of the article is the section about those who actually think the country is on the RIGHT PATH.

Those who think the U.S. is heading in the right direction tend to be white male Republicans in strong financial situations who say they sense a solid economy and are satisfied with the country's leadership. "I feel like despite the nation's problems, we're going to work our way through them and be better, stronger for it," said Robert Beard, 49, of California, a programmer for a bank.

Hahaha! Big shocker there eh? Now where did I see a bunch of guys like that recently? Oh yea, at the Republican candidates debate...


Ten Rich White Men

It reminds me of the old bumper sticker...