Head to head
The Fifth Column vs Slow Boring
Where the two audiences actually split — % who agree.
The US is far too influenced by Israel when it comes to foreign policy in the Middle East.
The Fifth Column n=48 · Slow Boring n=37
Regardless of whether DOGE worked or not, drastic cuts must be made to scale back the size of government spending.
The Fifth Column n=39 · Slow Boring n=33
The US military strikes on Iran were justified — the nuclear threat required a forceful response.
The Fifth Column n=44 · Slow Boring n=34
The mainstream media's decline is mostly self-inflicted through partisan activism disguised as journalism.
The Fifth Column n=50 · Slow Boring n=31
Parents should have the final say over what their kids are taught in public schools, even if experts disagree.
The Fifth Column n=45 · Slow Boring n=65
Eliminating teachers unions would generally improve education quality.
The Fifth Column n=38 · Slow Boring n=25
Substack and independent media have been better for public discourse than traditional newsrooms.
The Fifth Column n=47 · Slow Boring n=34
Government should never be involved in determining what counts as misinformation.
The Fifth Column n=43 · Slow Boring n=30