I wanted to read a Salon.Com story today, and so submitted to their little day pass ad, this time by MoveOn.Org. This ad was interactive in the form of a quiz. First question,
“Which state is most important to win if we’re going to elect John Kerry in 2004?
a. Idaho
b. Florida
c. New Mexico”
I’m just trying to get through as quickly as possible and so click on C. “Correct” I’m told “New Mexico is one of 17 battleground states.” Odd, since I haven’t really been following this. So what if I go back and try B? “Correct” I’m told “Florida is one of 17 battleground states.” (They do concede that Idaho is not a battleground state.
MoveOn.Org might want to look up the definition of “most” and reconsider its meaning when modifying “important.”