Posted on 11/25/2015 6:18:35 AM PST by george76
Respondents were given a list of 88 things that could inspire fear. These entries ranged from world problems (like war, terrorism, nuclear attacks) to practical fears (murder, death, unemployment) to uncommon phobias (zombies, clowns, ghosts).
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Also on the list was global warming, which leading Democratic candidates have said is the biggest threat facing Americans today.
But the American Fears survey revealed a much different opinion on the topic, with only 30.7% of respondents saying that global warming made them either afraid or very afraid. Global warming did not even make the top twenty.
Here are some things Americans are more afraid of than global warming:
Obamacare (35.7%): The resident's healthcare reform has never been wholeheartedly embraced by the American public, but those who worry about skyrocketing insurance premiums and substandard medical care may fear that it will do more harm than good.
Bio-warfare (40.9%): Realistic films featuring worldwide disease outbreaks, coupled with real-life anthrax attacks from the past and low confidence in disease-control organizations, might explain why bio-warfare is the sixth biggest fear on the list.
Running out of money (37.4%): It is the biggest concern among entries in the survey's personal future category of fears. The unsustainability of Social Security and a fluctuating stock market may beget worries about the ability to retire comfortably.
Economic collapse (39.2%):
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And the number one fear Americans have? 58% responded that they were afraid of corruption of government officials. In fact, Gallup reported just last month that 49% of Americans said that government posed the "greatest immediate threat" to freedom.
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I really like the fact that more Americans are afraid of reptile attacks and tornadoes than Globull warming.
I scrapped my knee last week.
It doesn’t worry me but it hurts sometimes.
Can I get $100M for pain and suffering?
I’m more afraid of running out of coffee and having to make a trip to the store.
I’m more afraid of some of the people Obama gave the Medal of Freedom to yesterday
No. However, if you take apart your clock and stick the parts in another box - presto! You’ll be applauded for your scientific achievement, flown to the White Hut, and be in line for a $15M payday. Don’t worry, the clock doesn’t even have to work.
I’ve got this weird schmutz that accumulates between a couple of my toes now and then. THAT worries me more than the global warming boogeyman.
"And the number one fear Americans have? 58% responded that they were afraid of corruption of government officials. In fact, Gallup reported just last month that 49% of Americans said that government posed the "greatest immediate threat" to freedom. We'd say this is something to be afraid of.
I’m actually more worried about the cost of a haircut going up a dollar than I am about global warming.
Hard to prioritize:
1-Godless culture
2-Anti-American President
3-Anti-science Fascists trying to destroy productivity
4-ISIS
5-The impact that 2 & 3 have on our economy
6-Destruction of the best Healthcare system in the world
7-IRAN
9-Hillay as Prez
9-China
10-Russia
Obama thinks the Global Warming Party in Paris will be GLORIOUS ,it will destroy Terrorists and Save the Planet
Instead of just 10 things on this list,there should be at least a 100.
Global Warming PING!
“I really like the fact that more Americans are afraid of reptile attacks and tornadoes than Globull warming.”
That’s reasonable. Unlike Gorebull Worming, reptiles and tornadoes are real.
Yup
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