Previous polls
What drives white-collar workers to brawl at illegal fight clubs?
| Frustration with boring jobs |
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30% |
| The adrenaline rush |
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23% |
| A chance to get even with your boss |
|
5% |
| An overdose of Hollywood and computer games |
|
42% |
Do prosperous countries need to give financial aid to poor countries?
| Yes, it's an investment in democracy |
|
34% |
| Yes, illegal immigration is stopped from poor countries |
|
20% |
| No, it’s a waste of taxpayers’ money |
|
13% |
| No, all it does is create dependence |
|
33% |
What should be done to help the hungry in the U.S.?
| Use Iraq war money for food instead |
|
72% |
| Rent fertile land from Russia |
|
7% |
| Get scientists working to increase food production |
|
6% |
| Stop population growth at any cost |
|
15% |
What’s the big prize countries seek through independence?
| Economical benefits |
|
16% |
| Power for politicians |
|
22% |
| National pride |
|
26% |
| Independence is a goal in itself |
|
36% |
What should be done with Lenin's body?
| Leave it as is - it's a historical monument and tourist site |
|
39% |
| Bury the guy properly - everyone deserves that! |
|
44% |
| Move the mummy to a museum where it belongs |
|
7% |
| Sell parts on ebay and make good use of the millions earned! |
|
10% |
Is prosperity worth damaging Earth’s environment?
| Absolutely not! |
|
30% |
| Yes, you can build wealth and mend harm later |
|
8% |
| Clean environment and strong economy can co-exist |
|
53% |
| To hell with Earth! We only live one life |
|
9% |
A government that spies on journalists is:
| Breaching basic rights of privacy |
|
16% |
| Protecting national security |
|
15% |
| Doing exactly what every other government does |
|
35% |
| On the road to totalitarianism |
|
34% |
Should Moscow continue to ban gay parades?
| Yes, if the safety of marchers can’t be guaranteed |
|
5% |
| Yes, gay pride clashes with Russia’s traditional values |
|
46% |
| No, such bans belong to the past, and reflect badly on Russia |
|
24% |
| No, the skinheads are the problem, not the gays |
|
25% |
How would you change the Eurovision Song Contest?
| I wouldn’t, the best song always wins in the end |
|
20% |
| Don’t touch it! It’s a glorious night of kitsch entertainment |
|
28% |
| Get rid of phone voting and bring back the juries |
|
22% |
| Kill it! It’s become way too political |
|
30% |
What weapons will control the world in 20 years?
| Nuclear missiles and space-based weaponry |
|
45% |
| Drones, combat robots and automated gun turrets |
|
22% |
| Car bombs and DIY rockets |
|
7% |
| Computer hackers |
|
26% |
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