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Comment on Blast from the Past – Kerry’s 2004 Online Fundraising Performance by Questions for a Researcher | Political Gastronomica

Questions for a Researcher | Political Gastronomica — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:27:44 +0000

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Comment on Campaign Tactics: How to Manage The Staff Costs by Sanford Dickert

Sanford Dickert — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:26:17 +0000

As do I. Do know that the US is the most professional of them all (compared to the rest of the world).

Comment on Campaign Tactics: How to Manage The Staff Costs by John Korir

John Korir — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:32:00 +0000

I wish that our political campaigns transform into professionalism driven not goons for Hire driven in order to give elections a true meaning of democracy

Comment on WTF has Obama Done for Us So Far? by Anesti Kalagidis

Anesti Kalagidis — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:57:22 +0000

I believe President Obama and the rest of the Democrats throughout the country are working for the American people and trying to stop the corruption of the lobbyists and the Republican Party.

I feel the Republican Party is the new organized crime/mafia. They are working for the elite citizens of the country which is a very small number, but they are most of the wealthy people. The programs the democrats have tried to pass and have passed will help the country and the middle class who drive the economy.

If they do not have money to invest then the corporations will suffer as well. The corruption needs to stop and the republicans who have integrity need to stand up to the people within their party who are corrupting this country with there propaganda.

People like John Baynard, Glen Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Rielly, John Kasich and many others are on the payroll of the corrupt republicans who have power and leverage with their social status and wealth throughout the country.

They are doing a great disservice to this country and the citizens who are making an honest living. They are ruling by the golden rule, those who have the gold rule. They need to get out of the public life because they are not a positive influence in this country.

The same thing is happening now like it did when the King of England tried to control the wealth of the colonies. The corporations, the elite republicans and their lobbyist can be compared to the King of England. That’s why the liberals who built this country stood up. They did not like the big government and its being masked by the Republican Party. They are the King of England. We need to uphold our constitution and not be fooled by the corruption of republican propaganda.

Wake up America.

Comment on WTF has Obama Done for Us So Far? by Lynn Allen

Lynn Allen — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:09:25 +0000

Right on!!! What you have done is phenomenal and critically important!

I am more and more alarmed at what I see from the right. The crazies are coming out of the woodwork – this time from the Republican party. They do not seem to care about what happens to our country, our economy, the general welfare of our nation, our infrastructure, our educational system, our senior citizens, the poor, our environment, the rule of law…. and I really do fear for our democracy if we cannot be more effective in getting the truth out. What you have done is very important. Thank you!

Comment on Summary of 2010 Broward County Charter Amendments by Tim Gilbert

Tim Gilbert — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:13 +0000

Thanks, this was very helpful. Since Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel disagree over Broward Co. Charter proposal # 4, I wish there were more information to clarify truth over anonymous tips, sueing, etc., but overall you helped me better understand the context and therefore how to vote. Most people cannot simply read a couple of sentences on election day and see ramifications of their decision, without any preparation, so again, you’ve facilitated a better democracy through balanced information.

Comment on Summary of 2010 Broward County Charter Amendments by Sanford Dickert

Sanford Dickert — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:56:18 +0000

Ines – sorry, but I think you are forgetting the basic principles of the original authors of the Constitution. They knew that the Constitution would be a flawed document because they knew that society would grow and evolve – which is why they created the way for government to adapt to change and not to stay mired in the past. These socialist policies of which you speak of are some of the basic human rights and needs a government is to help provide for it’s citizenry. Before Social Security, there were eldery and aged in homeless shelters dying from being poor and destitute. Before Medicare, health care was only affordable to the few who could pay the costs and fees. I could go on with many of these “socialist policies” you are more than likely railing against, but the goal was not to bring more government into our lives, it was to help the citizenry be able to pursue life, liberty and happiness. How could you remove our progress and expect our lives to be richer? How does removing the social support structure help America? We are no longer an agrarian society solely. Returning to a solely independent society where one does not address the concerns of the heater society is a selfish and inhumane act. I am sorry, but I hope you research more about the framers and authors efforts and how they saw how America would evolve.

While I may not agree with everything our government does, I still believe in the overall foundation of the American Constitution and the citizenry to bring about the change we need.

Comment on Summary of 2010 Broward County Charter Amendments by Ines Flax

Ines Flax — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:27:29 +0000

the easiest way to keep government in check is never vote to increase its power or its size.
I believe in the great Jeffersonian principle that the best government is that which governs least. This is what made America Great and we need to return to the principles of our constitution and founders which made us great. Erased all the liberalism, socialism policies over the past 95 years but specially over the past 2 years which are eaten away into our foundation and strength. We believe in the individual and indivual rights and freedom not the GROUP. Socialism does not spread wealth but misery!!

Comment on Summary of 2010 Broward County Charter Amendments by Sanford Dickert

Sanford Dickert — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:31:37 +0000

Victoria - thank you for pointing out Ballotpedia. I never knew about it. Unfortunately, they never posted anything about the Broward races - but I am thinking of setting up a Broward MediaWiki for the next set of elections. For the Florida Constitution Amendments - see here: http://www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Florida_2010_ballot_measures

Comment on Summary of 2010 Broward County Charter Amendments by Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:24:17 +0000

I also want to thank you for this resource. I’d much prefer to research than hear ads or get the onslaught of telephone calls. You and ballotpedia have served to empower me as a voter.