Questionnaire

[Brian]

Hi, Currently Swansea Branch are holding street stalls in Cardiff on the 1st Saturday of the month and in Swansea on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  To engage with the public its our intention to carry out a filmed survey with a list of relevant questions on the social problems they confront in everyday life.  Once we have a bundle of filming done we will then put it on the internet.

We would appreciate your help in constructing the questionnaire.  The question can be on any subject which springs to mind.  For instance:  Q1 In your opinion do you think the statement 'The rich get richer and the poor get poorer' is still relevant today?

Thanks in advance.

[alanjjohnstone]

Perhaps this website may help you in your venture Brianhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVh9o-sVDHV9XmE6hRIlU3w/videos

[Brian]

alanjjohnstone wrote:

Perhaps this website may help you in your venture Brianhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVh9o-sVDHV9XmE6hRIlU3w/videos

I knew about the Boston button type of approach and think it could be useful if the branch decide to fork out for some badges.  However, from past experience with TZM I've found a survey can be more productive when the questions are short, sharp and hit the nail on the head e.g. 'Having given some thought to Brexit do you think its going to make any difference'?

[Anonymous]

Brian wrote:

Hi, Currently Swansea Branch are holding street stalls in Cardiff on the 1st Saturday of the month and in Swansea on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Oh deary me!  Why isn't this "Positive Socialist Activity" listed on the events calendars of this website and the party's Meetup group?  Doesn't Swansea Branch want to provide workers with information about these street stalls – like precisely where and at what time?I sometimes think there are those in the party who'd prefer it not to grow beyond its present size.  Quite recently two other branches have, in one case, given incorrect information (lasting over a period of some months) about their meeting day and venue, and in the other case, failed to tell anyone that they're no longer meeting at all!   Geezus!

[Brian]

gnome wrote:

Brian wrote:

Hi, Currently Swansea Branch are holding street stalls in Cardiff on the 1st Saturday of the month and in Swansea on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Oh deary me!  Why isn't this "Positive Socialist Activity" listed on the events calendars of this website and the party's Meetup group?  Doesn't Swansea Branch want to provide workers with information about these street stalls – like precisely where and at what time?I sometimes think there are those in the party who'd prefer it not to grow beyond its present size.  Quite recently two other branches have, in one case, given incorrect information (lasting over a period of some months) about their meeting day and venue, and in the other case, failed to tell anyone that they're no longer meeting at all!   Geezus!

The reason why there are no details for listing in the Events Section is because the precise location and time is not as yet set in stone.  They will be once the branch decides on how to engage with the public in a positive manner.  Pretty pointless trying to engage with the public on the socialist case when their minds are engaged elsewhere.  Find out what their concerns are then start making the connections to socialism.Hence the questionnaire.  Which I hasten to add is looking forward to your contribution.  By the way "Positive Socialist Activity" is not in the blame game but seeks to encourage our fellow workers to become engaged and involved with the class struggle. 

[Anonymous]

Brian wrote:

Hi, Currently Swansea Branch are holding street stalls in Cardiff on the 1st Saturday of the month and in Swansea on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Brian wrote:

The reason why there are no details for listing in the Events Section is because the precise location and time is not as yet set in stone.  They will be once the branch decides on how to engage with the public in a positive manner. 

Eh?  If Swansea Branch is holding street stalls it's already engaging with the public in a positive manner.  N'est-ce pas le cas?

[Brian]

gnome wrote:

Brian wrote:

Hi, Currently Swansea Branch are holding street stalls in Cardiff on the 1st Saturday of the month and in Swansea on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Brian wrote:

The reason why there are no details for listing in the Events Section is because the precise location and time is not as yet set in stone.  They will be once the branch decides on how to engage with the public in a positive manner. 

Eh?  If Swansea Branch is holding street stalls it's already engaging with the public in a positive manner.  N'est-ce pas le cas?

In your book that may well be the case but in my book its only making an appearance.  And I can't wait for your contribution to the questionnaire.

[Anonymous]

 I sometimes think there are those in the party who'd prefer it not to grow beyond its present size. [/quote]Spooky. I has someone say this to me almost word for word more than 30 years ago. Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme. Bit of the old French there. Of course, she was hinting at Camdem and NW London branches. I wonder who gnomey has in mind?As for the questionnaire.  Gardener's example, 'Is the fact that the rich are getting richer etc' commits what they call the fallacy of the complex question. Google it. I had to. First of all, try asking the WC if they think, or believe, or know, or suspect, or feel it in their water that the rich are getting richer. Then go on from there if you think it's worth it. Yours For Plain Daft Socialist Activity

[jondwhite]

For the questionnaire I'd suggest askingWhich party do you support?Which party will you vote for?Do you support the UK leaving the European Union?Should Wales remain part of the United Kingdom?Are you a socialist?If not, why not?Do you think socialism has been tried before?What age are you?What do you think of the Socialist Standard?Are the Labour party under Jeremy Corbyn 'socialist'?Is a free market in line with human nature?Are you in favour of freedom of speech?

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