As the Mid-Term elections approach � How happy are you with your President, Congressional Representatives, Governor and Mayor?

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I�m very happy with the politicians who represent me on all levels

 

18.6%

   

I want to vote them all out and get new ones

 

21.4%

I like my President but not my Congressional Representatives

 

41.4%

I�ve got a great Mayor but I�m not happy with anybody else

 

4.3%

We need a new President- I�m happy with everyone else

 

14.3%

What are your feelings about the woman who was caught beating her 4 year old daughter on video tape?
Total votes

 put her in jail and throw away the key 

8%

 being a parent is hard and sometimes you get carried away 

18%

 There is no excuse for beating a child 

46%

 she needs professional help and then maybe she can raise her kids again 

28%

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What are your thoughts as you reflect on the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks
Total votes

 I�m worried about another attack this September 11th 

14%

 The threat has passed and I�m getting on with my life 

66%

 I would not feel comfortable in New York City or Washington 

5%

 We need less freedom and more order in this country 

14%

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Do you believe our country will heal from September 11th?
Total votes

 yes, we're the strongest nation on earth because we can put these things behind us 

69%

 no, This is the first time our mainland was attacked and it's an open wound 

0%

 

 yes, when Osma bin Ladin and Al Qaeda have been eliminated 

11%

 no, We must never forget this attack and we should have a day of rememberance every year like this 

19%

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Are we too quick to judge celebrities and politicians who make mistakes that become public?
Total votes

 no, if you live by the media sword then you may die by that sword 

23%

 yes, we keep forgetting nobody is perfect and judge to harshly 

8%

 no, if you're going to be in the public eye than you must be careful about how you live 

54%

 yes, and that's why the best and the brightest avoid the public eye 

15%

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The FCC may decide to let one company own your newspaper, radio and television station
Total votes

 That�s ok with me that�s what Capitalism is all about 

8%

I�m calling Michael Powell the FCC Chairman and complaining At 202-418-1000 

17%

 This sounds like thought control and should not be allowed 

50%

 I don�t like it but I don�t want government interference either 

26%

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Do you react differently on Friday the 13th
Total votes

 yes, I'm very wary of this day and I don't take any chances 

3%

 no, I love Friday the 13th it's my luckiest day

6%

 no, It's just another day

86%

 yes, I believe its' evil

6%

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What do you think about Iraq's offer to allow weapons inspectors to return
Total votes

 I don't trust Iraq and we should continue invasion plans

30%

 Finally we have won and now we can start worrying about our economy and health care

10%

 How can we trust the UN inspectors to do their job we should send our own representatives

15%

 Let's proceed with caution and stop beating the war drums for now

45%

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CBS broadcast the Latin Grammy Awards in Spanish is that ok with you
Total votes

 no, CBS should remember they are using public airwaves and we speak English in the United States of

73%

 yes, it shows a recognition of our cultural diversity, Good for CBS!

9%

 no, If CBS could make a buck they would broadcast in Pig Latin

12%

 yes, Spanish is now a way of life in this country on TV, at the ATM, and when dealing with all public

5%

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What does your heart tell you about invading Iraq
Total votes 51

 I agree with the Defense Secretary we can't afford to wait

41%

 The United States doesn't attack first no matter what

31%

 Muslim law is so barbaric we must get involved

4%

 Iraq is a soverign nation and it would be illegal for us to attack 

24%

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What's more dangerous to you this summer?
Total votes

 Mosquitoes

53%

 Bears

8%

 Bee's 

23%

 Sharks

4%

 Cows 

13%

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Should a sex prank in a catholic church on live radio cause the hosts to be fired..
Total votes

 no, how can sex on the radio be vulgar 

9%

 yes, it is simply disgusting and crossed the line

23%

 no after the Catholic Church sex scandal they had this coming

20%

 yes this type of shock jock radio is out of control and a statement needs to be made 

48%

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The second air marshal, who drew his gun on passengers
Total votes

 Should be commended for playing it exactly by the book 

78%

 Over reacted in this highly charged situation 

22%

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that Britains believe Princess Diana's death was the most important event . What's Americas?
Total votes

 World War II

48%

 Man on the Moon 

20%

 JFK's death 

6%

 The rise of Elvis to stardom 

0%

 

 9/11 attack 

24%

 Other

2%

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The American Idol Winner will sing the National Anthem on 9/11 is this a good idea.....
Total votes

 no, this is the ultimate commercialization of a tragic event 

43%

 yes, it's a good idea she's very talented 

15%

 no, a more established singer should do this 

9%

 yes, it's our anthem that's important not the singer 

33%

 

What do you think about the Winona Ryder shoplifting trial?

Why were we subjected to this for two weeks by the news media �I don�t care!

 

56.2%

I think it�s fascinating a millionaire actress believes it is ok to steal from department stores

 

2.6%

It just proves to me once again that all Hollywood Actors are spoiled emotional basket cases

 

3.9%

They should have put her in jail- How will she learn anything without facing real punishment- probation is a joke!

 

11.8%

All of the Above

 

25.5%


What do you think about the Winona Ryder shoplifting trial?

Why were we subjected to this for two weeks by the news media �I don�t care!

 

56.2%

I think it�s fascinating a millionaire actress believes it is ok to steal from department stores

 

2.6%

It just proves to me once again that all Hollywood Actors are spoiled emotional basket cases

 

3.9%

They should have put her in jail- How will she learn anything without facing real punishment- probation is a joke!

 

11.8%

All of the Above

 

25.5%


As the Mid-Term elections approach � How happy are you with your President, Congressional Representatives, Governor and Mayor?

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Your vote has not been added

I�m very happy with the politicians who represent me on all levels

 

18.6%

I want to vote them all out and get new ones

 

21.4%

I like my President but not my Congressional Representatives

 

41.4%

I�ve got a great Mayor but I�m not happy with anybody else

 

4.3%

We need a new President- I�m happy with everyone else

 

14.3%


As we celebrate Veterans Day- here's what I think about our pending war with Iraq:

It reminds me of the importance of making sure we make the world safer by taking out Saddam Hussein and other members of the �axis of evil� even at the cost of America lives

 

62.8%

I don�t want to see the loss of any more Americans to fight wars on the other side of the world- why don�t we take these dictators out with CIA Predator Drone planes and keep our troops safe

 

5.1%

I wonder after all the wars our country has fought do we see the futility of it- as soon as we take out one dictator he�s replaced by another and we�re caught in an endless cycle of war

 

9.2%

War is a part of who we are and world peace is a pipe dream- we�ll always need soldiers and we�ll always honor them on days like this- Its human nature

 

23%


How often do you go to the Doctor?

Only when I�m so sick or injured I can�t treat myself

 

30.3%

I go every few months as a preventative

 

14.1%

I go when I think I�m getting sick no matter what

 

2%

I can�t afford to see a doctor and just try to stay healthy

 

53.5%

Should we have a National Voting Day Holiday for major elections?

Yes, we only have 50% of the registered voters casting a ballot- Something needs to change and a holiday may do it

 

1.6%

yes, I love paid holidays but I don't think it will make me or my friends want to vote more

 

0.6%

No, the polls are open long enough for people to vote already and if we have a holiday for a major election what about the primaries

 

29.1%

No, people need to remember voting is a privilege and if they choose not to vote a holiday isn't going to make it better

 

18.1%

Enough with the Holidays!!! - The Democrats are just whining again- They need new leadership and new ideas to get the majority party off its duff and vote out the Republicans- It's up to leadership not holidays!

 

50.5%


Here�s what I think will happen in this week�s elections

A Republican sweep to show support for the President- both House�s of Congress and the Governor�s races

 

48.4%

Congress will stay the way it is split between Republicans and Democrats and the Governor�s races will go that way as well

 

25.8%

The Democrats will win a big victory and win both Houses of Congress and the Governor�s races sending a message to the President

 

3.2%

We won�t know the results for a while many races will be tied up in the courts in Florida and elsewhere because nobody concedes anymore - the courts are the future of our elections

 

9.7%

Kevin Kelly Wins- Bill McBride Wins- and there�s a draft movement to have newly elected Senator Walter Mondale to replace Al Gore as the head of the Democratic Party- President Bush and Al Gore choke on pretzels!

 

12.9%


President Bush is being credited for the big Republican win across the country- Does this give him a mandate for any of the following?

An invasion of Iraq

 

23.6%

Replace Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan

 

0%

Push for the death penalty

 

3.4%

Push to make abortions illegal

 

2.8%

4 more years in 2004

 

61.8%

All of the above

 

4%

I�m a scared Democrat- thinking of moving to Canada

 

4.5%

Now that it appears Congress will pass the Homeland Security Bill - are you worried?
No, I trust my President and if he believes we need it then I�m for it 21.7%

No, What do honest Americans have to worry about- It makes me feel safe 13.4%

Yes, I feel that our Government has gone too far and I�m calling my Congressman and Senators to try and stop it 2.4%

Yes, We already have the means to stop terrorists if the FBI and CIA would just do their assigned jobs and work together 49.7%

Yes, If we are willing to give up our Liberty for Security than we deserve neither 12.8%


Harry Potter's "Chamber of Secrets" opened last weekend to the tune of $87.7 million dolars, making it the third best movie debut ever. Did you contribute to that?
Yes I saw it this weekend. 5.4%

No, I'll wait till lines get shorter 12%

No, I'll wait for it on home video. 9.8%

No, I have no interest, at all. 72.8%


An obesity-related lawsuit reached a courtroom for the first time, should we go after McDonald�s and other fast food chains with Tobacco-style litigation?
Yes, they both produce products that kill Americans. Tobacco causes lung cancer and fast food causes heart disease. I don�t see a difference. 5.2%

Yes, both products used deceptive advertising appealing to our children and getting them hooked at an early age. 4.2%

No, Nobody from McDonalds shoved that food down their throats. 43.8%

No, Tobacco is an additive product and fast food restaurants, despite being on every street corner in America, can be avoided without the patch. 46.9%


Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle is complaining conservative radio talk show hosts are insighting listeners to make threats against public officials. Do you think Daschle has a point?
Yes, Daschle is right some hosts get their listeners emotionally invested and they may actually act on the hosts rhetoric- that can be dangerous! 24.7%

Yes, there is no longer an equal balance of conservative and liberal views on talk radio and the right wing has become the lone voice which is never good in a democracy. 23.7%

No, Rush Limbaugh is right when he says �every time the Democrats lose either elections or a major issue, they blame me, they blame talk radio, and they blame you.� 49.6%

No, it�s all about entertainment; nobody takes Rush and his cronies� seriously. If a good liberal talk show host stepped forward they would be just as popular. Talk Radio is about personalities not politics. 2%


Do you look to see where an item you buy is manufactured?
Only on clothing 3.8%

Only on expensive items 2.3%

Only on gift items 0%

I try to buy American -even if its more 28%

I don�t look and I don�t care-I buy what I want! 65.9%


Pete Rose was at the World Series Wednesday Night as part of a ceremony honoring Baseball's most memorable moments - Is it finally time to lift his ban from the sport?
Yes, he has the #6 most memorable moment, the career hit record, and should be in the hall of fame- The fans love him! 27.8%

Yes, who cares that he gambled on baseball - it's just a game and he belongs in the hall along with the Blacksox players from 1919 - banned for taking bribes 6.2%

Yes, if he apologizes -because it will make Doug and his over 50 friends happy 4.2%

No, he lied about gambling on baseball games and has never admitted it, let alone apologize for it - If you break the rules you pay the price 61.8%


What is your favorite Thanksgiving Dinner side dish?
Yams 13.3%

Cranberries 20%

Stuffing 46.7%

Mashed potatoes and gravy 13.3%

Tofu- there�s nothing like a healthy Thanksgiving 6.7%


Are you protected? With the number of applicants down more than 90 percent in some cities, police departments may soon be posting more signs that say "Help Wanted" instead of "Most Wanted". A new survey claims that the police shortage may escalate into a safety hazard. What do you think? Are there enough cops in your city or town?

Yes 34.6%

No 44.9%

It's all a bunch of hype! 20.5%

When is the proper time time to serve Thanksgiving dinner?
At Noon 19%

Mid-Afternoon, between lunch and dinner 72.4%

Supper time 3.4%

During half-time of the BIG game 5.2%