greensboropeerpressure: 2010

Election Thoughts

News-Record Editorial Writer Doug Clark touched on only one of the many lies, gossip and half truths that are flying everywhere during this election season. It is happening all over the US.

Where are the real reporters? Why aren't they asking questions and demanding answers to relevant issues instead of settling for evasive and ignorant answers? Trivia prevails.

I have been visiting in Georgia and the political garbage there is outrageous. Major candidates are accusing each other of terrible things. This is especially true in the race for Governor of Georgia. I am glad that I don't have to vote in the Georgia Gov. election. I can't find an honest candidate. The innuendo, gossip, lies, and half-truths during the primary election were outrageous and the only candidate that I would have even considered voting for appeared to be an honest Republican, which is rare these days.
She was edged out by the voters who obviously believed the lies and half-truths of her opponent.
And, don't think that I believe there are many honest Democrats, either. They are almost as rare as hen's teeth, also.

Religion vs Patriotism

When do religious freedom and treason collide?

Berry Good Time Saturday at the Market

Suggestions for Next Time

When Greensboro gets through the current budget problems, there are certainly things that can be done to avoid more problems in the future.
The Greensboro City Council must approve all bond issues placed on the ballot for voters to approve or not approve.
Previous councils are primarily responsible for the budget problems facing Greensboro today.

I know it is early to start talking about this, but I have been saying it for many years. Here I go again.

Please remind the current council members to review these suggestions before adding more spending for Greensboro taxpayers in the future.

Some questions to ask before putting bond issues on the ballot and before voting for or against them. ! ! !

Is tax money currently being spent wisely?
How will the proposed bond money be spent?
What are the restrictions on spending certain bond money?
What is the actual texts of the proposed bond issue?
Will the bond issue money be supplemented by general revenues?
Will some of the projects be worked into the general budget, even if not funded by bonds?
What is the proposed timetable for selling the bonds?
How long will it take to pay-off the bonds?
Who is providing space for public forums to promote the bonds?
Who is speaking at public forums and how are they chosen?
Why are bond issues promoted on city-county operated television?

I am not encouraging anyone to vote only on pocketbook issues, but a thinking public cannot continue to reward bad spending decisions by increasing the allowance of government. Think about it.

Submit Questions for Run-off Forums

Ask the Candidates.

NBC17 is producing, with the League of Women Voters of North Carolina and the help of local Leagues, a number of televised candidate debates this year.

Coming up are

1. runoff debate for the Democratic US Senate primary race Tues, June 15 (live and available statewide) from 8-9 pm with Cunningham and Marshall going head-to-head

2. runoff debate for US House District 13 Republican primary race June 1 from 8-9 pm with Randall and Reeves debating

3. runoff debate for US House District 8 Republican primary race June 8 from 8-9 pm with D'Annuncio and Johnson debating

Get Answers! The candidates will answer questions submitted by NC residents. Please share this information widely.

If you live in House District 13 or 8, we especially would like questions from local constituents for your candidates.

Voters can send their questions for the candidates to myvote@wncn.com, and should include their first and last name along with their city/county of residence.

DISTRICT-13 Deadline for questions: Noon on Thursday, May 27

DISTRICT-8 Deadline for questions: Noon on Friday, June 4

SENATE RUNOFF Deadline for questions: Noon on Friday, June 11

We produced a live US Senatorial Democratic primary race debate May 17 from 7:30-9:00 pm with 5 candidates. This was also available statewide on TV and on the web.

Information is from the North Carolina League of Women Voters.

LWVNC President

46 Haywood St. #309

Asheville, NC 28801

Run-Off Candidate Forums for US Sen., Hse.Dist. 8 and 13

Submit Questions for Run-off debates ! ! !