tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post8250535325157921782..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: Without Voter ApprovalJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-61873184789327354782012-10-13T20:24:58.945-07:002012-10-13T20:24:58.945-07:00Yes Sir it has once again come down to choosing th...Yes Sir it has once again come down to choosing the lesser of two evils and we have to make the right choice, I agree with you 100%<br><br>The problem we have with Capital Punishment is once convicted and put onto death row we don't follow through, rather than go ahead with the execution we allow years and years of appeals, if we could eliminate this look at the money saved.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-58545582017191001032012-10-13T19:57:38.778-07:002012-10-13T19:57:38.778-07:00I don't like either of the two choices...BUT w...I don't like either of the two choices...BUT we have to chose the better of the two evils and hope for the best. I would take Romney over socialism. <br>In the bible God ordered many killings so in this case it is not per say "wrong". <br>There should be one trial. If found guilty beyond doubt, take the person out and put him in front of a firing squad and shoot him, end of story. Save millions.Desertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468706620075612245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-76332697591287232682012-10-12T08:16:14.854-07:002012-10-12T08:16:14.854-07:00Angelia, that is it in a nutshell, we really have ...Angelia, that is it in a nutshell, we really have to do our homework to separate the Truth from Lies, and sometimes even then we are not sure, Yes this one is going to be close.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-66086274062495107992012-10-11T21:48:43.208-07:002012-10-11T21:48:43.208-07:00With the onslaught of information available via te...With the onslaught of information available via technology this election. It has been so hard for me to separate truth from lies. Truly is a tough election. Good points, Jimmy. Angelia Sims Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651508374785160575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-57365602196291538712012-10-10T18:41:28.876-07:002012-10-10T18:41:28.876-07:00Gary Johnson is also on the ballot, he did a good ...Gary Johnson is also on the ballot, he did a good job as Governor in NM<br><br>I wonder how Roseanne got on the ballot anyway, that's scary Ha HaJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-39894282684730048432012-10-10T18:39:46.492-07:002012-10-10T18:39:46.492-07:00I sure hope the battleground states do a good job ...I sure hope the battleground states do a good job for us, you are right they will be the ones to decide.<br><br>As for the Polls I agree, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if all the polls were eliminated when it comes to elections, because folks do seem to vote according to them.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-68052892650955034412012-10-10T18:37:02.672-07:002012-10-10T18:37:02.672-07:00Abby, I have tried so hard to keep it off the blog...Abby, I have tried so hard to keep it off the blog, but it appears I treaded right out there didn't I Ha Ha<br><br>I like the statement If God wanted us to vote he would give us a candidate :)<br><br>I'll just be glad when it's all said and done.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-28204627621540417762012-10-10T16:59:06.372-07:002012-10-10T16:59:06.372-07:00You don't HAVE TO vote for Obama or Romney... ...You don't HAVE TO vote for Obama or Romney... Roseanne Barr is on the ballot.<br><br>;-p<br><br>I'm with Lowandslow on the polls - they should be forbidden for the day of the election and two days before that. Or more!Pixel Peeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90846701248500548392012-10-10T15:14:04.799-07:002012-10-10T15:14:04.799-07:00I'm an informed voter, but I live in Texas, so...I'm an informed voter, but I live in Texas, so no matter how I vote Romney is going to get Texas' electoral votes. Voter in NY or CA have already mailed in their electoral votes to Obama. Only those who live in a "battleground" state can make a difference, as they are wide open right now.<br><br>Yes, for local and state offices and referendums, your vote does count. Also, I think they should outlaw polls so that people won't be influenced by "who's the most popular right now." Don't jump on the bandwagon....make up your own mind!<br><br>SLowandslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-18823899724450819082012-10-10T14:58:32.759-07:002012-10-10T14:58:32.759-07:00Ooh, treading into dangerous waters here Jimmy! I...Ooh, treading into dangerous waters here Jimmy! I have pretty strong political opinions, but I typically keep them off the blog. This year, I tend to go with Jay Leno's opinion: "If God wanted us to vote for a president, he'd give us candidates".<br>But yes, I'll vote and yes, I'll read up on the issues. Sometimes it's scary to look at a sampling of the public and realize that they all vote!Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-66215195581806290712012-10-10T11:43:34.620-07:002012-10-10T11:43:34.620-07:00I'd vote for a Mr. Right in a heartbeat, sad t...I'd vote for a Mr. Right in a heartbeat, sad thing is even if he is there the major two parties never nominate him, if when elected these politicians spent as much time attempting to run the country as they do bashing the previous administration, look how much better off we could be.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-68731203819053968582012-10-10T11:41:10.236-07:002012-10-10T11:41:10.236-07:00Hey Bijoux, As for politicians I have said before,...Hey Bijoux, As for politicians I have said before, no matter the party most are just two different arms on the same monster.<br><br>As far as voting on a tax I respect it more if they come at me straight forward, don't hide the true meaning in deceptive wording, this is what I was realizing while reading our voters guide--sighJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-87845962995944221402012-10-10T11:38:33.498-07:002012-10-10T11:38:33.498-07:00Yes Joanne, " An uninformed voter is wasting ...Yes Joanne, " An uninformed voter is wasting their vote and costing us in more ways than one!" I think this is exactly what I was trying to say before I went the long way around :) I should have talked to you first.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-61365451627822304942012-10-10T11:36:45.566-07:002012-10-10T11:36:45.566-07:00Hi Stephen, I debated with myself so hard before p...Hi Stephen, I debated with myself so hard before posting this one, I really don't like talking politics but sometimes cant help myself.<br><br>Political opinions is a good way to get into hot water, as for me I figure your opinion is as important to you as mine is to me, we don't have to agree, we just have to listen to one another, so no hot water here my Friend.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-64050371404693031272012-10-10T11:33:08.817-07:002012-10-10T11:33:08.817-07:00Hi Joe, Yes Sir I agree with you in that raising t...Hi Joe, Yes Sir I agree with you in that raising taxes decreases revenues, my problem is when they sell a bill of goods to justify a tax increase and never actually use the money for the purpose you thought it was intended, this is where we have to read the fine print and understand what they are actually saying.<br><br>This is the problem with the death penalty, it seems to always be tied up in appeals for so many years and this is where it gets expensive as you pointed out, if it is going to be effective it should be carried out right away.<br><br>I can see both sides of this issue, I think killing someone is wrong but also think the death penalty is a great deterrent to crime, I suppose we always have to look at any issue from both sides.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-2753576059107358952012-10-10T11:26:38.479-07:002012-10-10T11:26:38.479-07:00It seems this election is being watched all around...It seems this election is being watched all around, it is going to be really close I am thinking, I hope your trip here in November is great and your husband gets to view the outcome as it happens.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-26421654627055787552012-10-10T06:35:59.362-07:002012-10-10T06:35:59.362-07:00Is there ever a candidate who doesn't blame th...Is there ever a candidate who doesn't blame the previous government/administration? Once they're in, their tongues run away with them and nothing is ever their fault. I wouldn't like to be in your position right now. Obama/Romney? Couldn't that guy called Mr Right have a go for a change?Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-48969706093511263202012-10-10T03:58:24.693-07:002012-10-10T03:58:24.693-07:00It's always about money. Always! I don't...It's always about money. Always! I don't mind voting on issues because they are straight forward......usually you are either for or against a tax. However, politicians are really all the same, no matter their party. Lies, lies, lies.Bijouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-52933535496903790872012-10-09T21:30:06.094-07:002012-10-09T21:30:06.094-07:00agree, agree, agree. An uninformed voter is wasti...agree, agree, agree. An uninformed voter is wasting their vote and costing us in more ways than one!joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-10644107422758506922012-10-09T21:23:21.293-07:002012-10-09T21:23:21.293-07:00I've already gotten into hot water several tim...I've already gotten into hot water several times this week expressing my political opinions, so I'm gonna wise up and not say anything.Stephen Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-12347443168400503222012-10-09T21:12:25.887-07:002012-10-09T21:12:25.887-07:00Some states have a larger problem in raising taxes...Some states have a larger problem in raising taxes as there is the danger of people simply pulling out anddoing business in cheaper states. Raising taxes can decrease revenues, this is expecially true for the states.<br><br>The death penalty would cost less than incarceration except the cases stay in the courts forever and that is the expence. My personal opinion after many years of debating with my self is killing is just wrong no matter what and so I am against the death penalty. But I perfectly understand the other side of the argument.joehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-60218010972520976562012-10-09T21:05:37.241-07:002012-10-09T21:05:37.241-07:00Well I'm Canadian...but we have alot of the sa...Well I'm Canadian...but we have alot of the same issues. I don't get to involved in politics...but I'm glad that I know WHO is ultimately in control of everything!! <br>Hubby loves watching your election process!! We will be in the USA in November...and he is excited to see the outcome. He follows it very closely!! <br>(By the way I do agree with you on the prison issue!!)Bevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06526784820762873499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-14462162006691780512012-10-09T20:55:53.475-07:002012-10-09T20:55:53.475-07:00I happen to agree with you Ms. A, if prison life i...I happen to agree with you Ms. A, if prison life is made to be hard then less would commit crimes and want to go back, a great deterrent is exactly as you described, and do it in a timely manner rather than so many years down the road.<br><br>Cruel and Unusual Punishment, people seem to forget that most murders were not done in a humane and peaceful manner, so why should we be kind to the offender.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-2349886584621941102012-10-09T20:48:54.550-07:002012-10-09T20:48:54.550-07:00Prison sure isn't a crime deterrent. They hav...Prison sure isn't a crime deterrent. They have more rights than we do! Personally, I think a good sentence for a murderer would be to be killed in the exact same manner his victim was, but OH, NO... THAT'S CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT! Honestly, I think that would be a better deterrent than anything. Yep, eye for an eye!Ms. Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-599299953729806952012-10-09T20:07:56.420-07:002012-10-09T20:07:56.420-07:00Hey Ron, I really wasn't going to do a politic...Hey Ron, I really wasn't going to do a political post but sometime they just develop, I was reading our voter information guide and really got ticked, the actual information goes so against what they are advertizing it to be.<br><br>We have to do our homework because relying on the media will only steer us toward their choice rather than ours. No matter what we believe we should be able to vote our choice.<br><br>Thank You Buddy I appreciate you.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.com