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Current Poll

17/11/2009: Do you think there is a lack of innovation coming out of the US these days?

  • Yes   78%
  • No   22%

Previous Polls

  • 03/11/2009: Do you think that the current stock market uplift is only temporary?

    • Yes   54%
    • No   46%
  • 20/10/2009: Do you think David Cameron has what it takes to be a successful Prime Minister?

    • Yes   50%
    • No   50%
  • 05/10/2009: Are you concerned if Iran has The Bomb too?

    • Yes   50%
    • No   50%
  • 29/09/2009: Do you think Sarkozy really is envious of Obama?

    • Yes   74%
    • No   26%
  • 21/09/2009: Do you think that the UN climate change meeting in Copenhagen will be a success?

    • Yes   36%
    • No   64%
  • 14/09/2009: Do you think that increased disposable income from women will bring us out of recession quicker?

    • Yes   33%
    • No   67%
  • 08/09/2009: Do you think the world is safer with the nuclear deterrent?

    • Yes   25%
    • No   75%
  • 01/09/2009: Do you think the Liberal side of Congress will have less influence with the loss Teddy Kennedy?

    • Yes   67%
    • No   33%
  • 17/08/2009: Do you believe in extra-terrestrial life?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 03/08/2009: Do you agree that British power and influence abroad is being eroded?

    • Yes   77%
    • No   23%
  • 27/07/2009: Do you think that America will be the first country to emerge from the recession?

    • Yes   34%
    • No   66%
  • 08/06/2009: Do you think there can still be a positive outcome to the Iraq war?

    • Yes   41%
    • No   59%
  • 01/06/2009: Do you think that left-wing parties have lost their way in the current economic crises?

    • Yes   64%
    • No   36%
  • 26/05/2009: Do you think that the threat from Iran is over-exaggerated?

    • Yes   68%
    • No   32%
  • 07/05/2009: Do you think we, as humans, are to blame for the increase in influenza viruses?

    • Yes   73%
    • No   27%
  • 27/04/2009: Are you cutting down on your social entertainment budget?

    • Yes   71%
    • No   29%
  • 21/04/2009: Do you think scientists should be interfering with nature?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 14/04/2009: Do you believe that oil prices will continue to stay at their current low levels?

    • Yes   25%
    • No   75%
  • 23/03/2009: Do you think that the current economic crisis will see a different set of countries emerging stronger?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 19/03/2009: Do you think that we are able to adequately police nuclear terrorism?

    • Yes   8%
    • No   92%
  • 09/03/2009: Are you optimistic that the markets will show an improvement by the end of the year?

    • Yes   66%
    • No   34%
  • 02/03/2009: Do you think it is important that we try to understand radical Islam more?

    • Yes   72%
    • No   28%
  • 23/02/2009: Do you think Governments should continue to bail out the automobile industry?

    • Yes   30%
    • No   70%
  • 16/02/2009: Do you believe that falling oil prices will help soften the hardline stance of the petro-czars?

    • Yes   53%
    • No   47%
  • 09/02/2009: Do you think that the new US Government is becoming more European in its economic outlook?

    • Yes   76%
    • No   24%
  • 02/02/2009: Do you think the election of Barack Obama will see resolution to the war in Afghanistan?

    • Yes   48%
    • No   52%
  • 19/01/2009: Are you optimistic that when Obama finally takes office this week, people might start to feel a little more hopeful, and start spending again?

    • Yes   70%
    • No   30%
  • 12/01/2009: Do you believe that the Chinese economy will be one that will grow during this period of world recession?

    • Yes   65%
    • No   35%
  • 05/01/2009: Do you think there should be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 15/12/2008: Are you optimistic for a better 2009?

    • Yes   61%
    • No   39%
  • 10/12/2008: Do you think that Dubai will decline in prosperity, as a result of the world economic situation?

    • Yes   68%
    • No   32%
  • 02/12/2008: Do you think that the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai will hava an impact on tourism in general?

    • Yes   67%
    • No   33%
  • 24/11/2008: Do you think that Dmitry Medvedev will be successfurl in integrating Russia into the world economy?

    • Yes   46%
    • No   54%
  • 06/11/2008: Do you think that "change" will come, as a result of Barack Obama being elected the 44th US President?

    • Yes   82%
    • No   18%
  • 03/11/2008: Is the outcome of this US presidential election more important to you than any previous one?

    • Yes   85%
    • No   15%
  • 28/10/2008: Do you think it is time for countries to work together to make the world greener?

    • Yes   95%
    • No   5%
  • 20/10/2008: Do you think that Alan Greenspan is to blame for the current financial market turmoil?

    • Yes   48%
    • No   52%
  • 06/10/2008: Are you concerned about the level of government intervention in the financial markets?

    • Yes   67%
    • No   33%
  • 29/09/2008: Do you agreee with the potential $700 billion taxpayer bailout of Wall Street?

    • Yes   40%
    • No   60%
  • 22/09/2008: Do you think that the global economy will bounce back from the recent financial turmoil we have witnessed?

    • Yes   79%
    • No   21%
  • 15/09/2008: Do you think that Frank Walter Steinmeier is a strong enough candidate to stand against Angela Merkel?

    • Yes   57%
    • No   43%
  • 04/09/2008: Is Sarah Palin the right choice of running partner for John McCain?

    • Yes   42%
    • No   58%
  • 26/08/2008: Do you think Russia has strengthened its position as a global power following this war in Ossetia?

    • Yes   59%
    • No   41%
  • 11/08/2008: Do you think that the Bush administration has been successful in at least some of its foreign policy?

    • Yes   26%
    • No   74%
  • 04/08/2008: Are you concerned about rising inflation where you live?

    • Yes   87%
    • No   13%
  • 28/07/2008: Do you believe the Olympic Games will be successful for China?

    • Yes   84%
    • No   16%
  • 21/07/2008: Do you think that Obama would offer a more level-headed and effective foreign policy?

    • Yes   78%
    • No   22%
  • 14/07/2008: Do you think that the next President of the United States should be a "war" President?

    • Yes   52%
    • No   48%
  • 30/06/2008: Do you think that the Environment Performance Index will accurately reflect how nations are faring in "being green"?

    • Yes   39%
    • No   61%
  • 23/06/2008: Do you think that traditional social order will be affected as a result the quake which hit Sichuan?

    • Yes   44%
    • No   56%
  • 16/06/2008: Do you think Putin, Brown and Hu are the most trusted World leaders?

    • Yes   27%
    • No   73%
  • 09/06/2008: Do you think that a faster pace of economic growth will be seen in the second half of this year?

    • Yes   38%
    • No   62%
  • 02/06/2008: Has the high price of fuel caused you to become "greener"?

    • Yes   48%
    • No   52%
  • 19/05/2008: Do you think that wealthy consumers will eventually feel the effect of the credit crisis?

    • Yes   46%
    • No   54%
  • 12/05/2008: Are you concerned about the global food shortages that we are seeing?

    • Yes   86%
    • No   14%
  • 06/05/2008: Do you think that America is no longer the dominating economic market leader?

    • Yes   60%
    • No   40%
  • 28/04/2008: Do you think that George Bush's late addressing of global issues will help to sway the public's opinion of him?

    • Yes   17%
    • No   83%
  • 14/04/2008: Do you think that oil has reshaped the tourist industry in the Middle East?

    • Yes   87%
    • No   13%
  • 08/04/2008: Do you think the current Olympic Torch protests will have a negative impact on the Olympics this year?

    • Yes   57%
    • No   43%
  • 31/03/2008: Do you think that John McCain possesses the personal qualities required for position of President?

    • Yes   38%
    • No   62%
  • 25/03/2008: Do you believe that American banking CEO's and senior managers are responsible for the Bear Stearns and other financial crisis?

    • Yes   78%
    • No   22%
  • 17/03/2008: Do you believe that Anwar Ibrahim has the potential makings of a good Prime Minister?

    • Yes   75%
    • No   25%
  • 10/03/2008: Do you think that Hillary Clinton can attract the vote of women right across America?

    • Yes   60%
    • No   40%
  • 18/02/2008: Would you buy a compact car to be more environmentally friendly?

    • Yes   94%
    • No   6%
  • 11/02/2008: Do you think that Turkey's bold reform package will make its acceptance in to the EU more likely?

    • Yes   56%
    • No   44%
  • 04/02/2008: Do you agree with Michelin's decision to rank Tokyo as the planet's culinary capital?

    • Yes   45%
    • No   55%
  • 28/01/2008: Do you think the world is on the brink of recession?

    • Yes   63%
    • No   37%
  • 21/01/2008: Do you think that President Bush has caused irrepairable damage to the Republican Party?

    • Yes   44%
    • No   56%
  • 14/01/2008: Do you think President Musharraf will manage to stay in power in Pakistan?

    • Yes   45%
    • No   55%
  • 07/01/2008: Do you think that Barack Obama will win the Presidential race against Hillary Clinton?

    • Yes   60%
    • No   40%
  • 24/12/2007: Do you think that 2008 will see China emerge as a new Superpower?

    • Yes   61%
    • No   39%
  • 17/12/2007: Do you think that there is more good news than bad expected in the global economy for 2008?

    • Yes   57%
    • No   43%
  • 10/12/2007: Do you think the release of the film "The Kite Runner", will change people's perception of life in Afghanistan?.

    • Yes   40%
    • No   60%
  • 03/12/2007: Do you think that Vladimir Putin has brought stability to Russia?

    • Yes   66%
    • No   34%
  • 28/11/2007: Do you think that Rudy Giuliani will make a good President?

    • Yes   36%
    • No   64%
  • 19/11/2007: With the launch of Amazon's e-book "Kindle", do you think this will be the next big gadget?

    • Yes   39%
    • No   61%
  • 05/11/2007: Do you think that Michael Bloomberg will run for President for 2008?

    • Yes   35%
    • No   65%
  • 29/10/2007: Once hailed as the world’s Best Search Engine, do you think that Google will lose this title?

    • Yes   38%
    • No   62%
  • 23/10/2007: If Angela Merkel had a majority Government, do you think that she would be able to fulfil her promises?

    • Yes   61%
    • No   39%
  • 15/10/2007: Do you think Hillary Clinton will become the first female president?

    • Yes   32%
    • No   68%
  • 08/10/2007: Do you think scientists will develop a cure for cancer in your lifetime?

    • Yes   61%
    • No   39%
  • 27/09/2007: Should China be pushing Burma's military rulers to avoid further bloodshed?

    • Yes   83%
    • No   17%
  • 24/09/2007: Do you think scientists will ever successfully develop a vaccine to prevent HIV?

    • Yes   82%
    • No   18%
  • 17/09/2007: Do you think Alan Greenspan is responsible for the current global credit crunch?

    • Yes   39%
    • No   61%
  • 10/09/2007: Do you think Bin Laden is still alive?

    • Yes   85%
    • No   15%
  • 03/09/2007: Do you think that Anti-Americanism is beginning to fade in Europe?

    • Yes   43%
    • No   57%
  • 29/08/2007: Do you think Bin Laden will ever be found?

    • Yes   39%
    • No   61%
  • 13/08/2007: Do you think the well established universities still offer the best opportunity for higher education today?

    • Yes   66%
    • No   34%
  • 06/08/2007: Do you think that the rebuilding of Beijing is happening too fast?

    • Yes   71%
    • No   29%
  • 30/07/2007: Do you think that by luring Western art institutions, Abu Dhabi will become a global arts centre?

    • Yes   41%
    • No   59%
  • 25/07/2007: Do you think virtual worlds like Second Life are beneficial to society?

    • Yes   21%
    • No   79%
  • 16/07/2007: Do you think that world events have changed Vladimir Putin?

    • Yes   50%
    • No   50%
  • 09/07/2007: Do you think America is ready to vote in a Black or Female President?

    • Yes   57%
    • No   43%
  • 25/06/2007: Do you think that luxury items are out and meaningful experiences are in?

    • Yes   51%
    • No   49%
  • 20/06/2007: Do you think that Peace will ever be restored in Gaza?

    • Yes   33%
    • No   67%
  • 11/06/2007: Should positive international action be taken in Zimbabwe?

    • Yes   74%
    • No   26%
  • 04/06/2007: Can America restore its international image after President Bush leaves office?

    • Yes   61%
    • No   39%
  • 29/05/2007: Do you think it is a good idea to let scientists create life in a laboratory?

    • Yes   44%
    • No   56%
  • 21/05/2007: Do you think that Bill Clinton will have a positive influence over Hillary Clinton's campaign to become President?

    • Yes   84%
    • No   16%
  • 08/05/2007: Are you travelling more on holiday than you did 5 years ago?

    • Yes   54%
    • No   46%
  • 23/04/2007: With the recent events that have occurred at Virginia Tech, do you think that America should ban Guns?

    • Yes   70%
    • No   30%
  • 11/04/2007: Are you concerned about global warming?

    • Yes   80%
    • No   20%
  • 02/04/2007: Do you think that exercise can make you smarter?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 26/03/2007: Do you think that 4 years is too long and the price too high for the Iraq War to still be going on?

    • Yes   91%
    • No   9%
  • 12/03/2007: Do you think that property prices are over inflated?

    • Yes   88%
    • No   12%
  • 05/03/2007: Do you think Toyota has earned it's possible No1 car manufacturer position?

    • Yes   38%
    • No   62%
  • 26/02/2007: Do you think the United Nations is effective?

    • Yes   24%
    • No   76%
  • 19/02/2007: Will British PM Tony Blair devote himself to good works when he retires?

    • Yes   55%
    • No   45%
  • 12/02/2007: Is military conflict between the United States and Iran inevitable?

    • Yes   35%
    • No   65%
  • 05/02/2007: Do you believe it is right to turn churches into places of entertainment?

    • Yes   20%
    • No   80%
  • 29/01/2007: Is exploring the moon a worthwhile adventure?

    • Yes   69%
    • No   31%
  • 22/01/2007: Do you think we should do more to conserve the world's energy resources?

    • Yes   94%
    • No   6%
  • 15/01/2007: Is Russia's energy policy a menace to Europe?

    • Yes   68%
    • No   32%
  • 09/01/2007: Do you think there should be a surge in U.S. troop levels in Iraq?

    • Yes   27%
    • No   73%
  • 03/01/2007: Was Saddam's death sentence a just punishment?

    • Yes   32%
    • No   68%
  • 20/12/2006: Do you think that Ségolène Royal will win the presidency?

    • Yes   49%
    • No   51%
  • 13/12/2006: Do you think America should pull out of Iraq?

    • Yes   67%
    • No   33%
  • 04/12/2006: Do you think that Moqtada al-Sadr is the most dangerous man in Iraq?

    • Yes   50%
    • No   50%
  • 27/11/2006: Do you think Turkey should be allowed to join the E.U.?

    • Yes   44%
    • No   56%
  • 20/11/2006: Do you think that the Muslim veil should be banned in public places within Europe?

    • Yes   50%
    • No   50%

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