mkirby624

@mkirby624 (1598)

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Dear Ron Paul Supporters

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 31 Jan 08

To my dear Ron Paul supporters I know that you are out there I have a few questions for you all. First of all let me tell you that I am in need of a candidate. My state will vote Tuesday, and I have no idea how I will vote for. I...

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mkirby624 Look into the New Hampshire primary..there was a bit of scandal there. When only a few counties had reported in, Dr. Paul had X number of actual votes. When all the counties had reported in, Dr. Paul's number of actual votes had dropped! Where did those votes...

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Having Babies...Old Fashioned or New Trend...

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 18 Jan 08

This discussion isn't meant to be judgemental or anything towards anyone but I am curious about something. How many women or couples waited to have children till they were married? If you have more than one child, do they have...

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mkirby624 I don't think it's old fashioned to wait until you are married at all....it's logical. Number 1, children need a mother and a father. Number 2, it takes more than one income to raise children. The only time you should have children out of wedlock is if you...

31 Jan 08

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There is more to being a Republican than being Pro-War/Pro-Life

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 26 Jan 08

Anyone can be Pro-War, Senator Joe Lieberman is Pro-War. Anyone can be Pro-Life, Senator Harry Ried is Pro-Life. There is more to being a Republican than being Pro-War/Pro-life. If that was all you had to be then I say let us...

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mkirby624 I think republican means less government. I am republican and I am anti-war and pro-choice. I am fiscally conservative and socially liberal. It is the fiscal issues that keep this country's head above water, so they are more important to me.

29 Jan 08

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Why to hate comunism?

egr134 @egr134 (192) • Argentina 26 Jan 08

If comunism says that there are no social status and nobody is wealthier than nobody and everyone has access to education and hospitals, why does people hate comunism? Wouldn't it be perfect to live in a well developed world,...

politics

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mkirby624 The reason people dislike it is because the hard workers and the not so hard workers will forever be of the same status, and that's unfair. If I go to college and work my butt off, I don't want to be making the same as the guy who was too lazy to do anything...

29 Jan 08

Higher taxes for the rich?!

schilds @schilds (410) • United States 26 Jan 08

This topic has come up a lot lately with discussions of the election and all, so can someone please make me understand why they think those who have higher incomes should be taxed at a higher rate. I just can't figure out the...

tax the rich

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mkirby624 I agree, everyone should pay a specific PERCENTAGE, not specific dollar, amount, though. That way, the same percentage is coming out of everyone's check, from the kid making $5.15/hr at McDonalds to the CEO of a company.

29 Jan 08

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Fair Tax Idea

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5490) • United States 27 Jan 08

Has anyone looked into Mike Huckabee's Fair Tax idea. Go to: http://www.MikeHuckabee.com/?FuseAction=Blogs.View&Blog_ id=1081 I think it is a unique idea to overhaul the tax system in the USA and would help everyone. Do you...

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mkirby624 The problem with Huckabee is his immigration policy. It's exactly the same as a few other candidates, except he left off one little detail. The fact that while he was governor, he tried to push through a law allowing illegal immigrants' children (also illegal...

29 Jan 08

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Are candidates judged too much based on their private lifes?

egr134 @egr134 (192) • Argentina 27 Jan 08

When it comes down to public relations, almost everything means an obstacle. Should this type of defamation be prohibited?

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mkirby624 It's a never ending battle with slinging mud. I think that candidates ARE judges too much on their private lives, specifically when it comes to religion. Now, if a candidate choose to bring up his/her religion in a debate or public setting on the campaign...

29 Jan 08

Forget the "Prebate", Do Something that would really help the U.S. economy!

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 28 Jan 08

Once again we are witnessing what happens when we get a "bipartisan" answer to a national problem. We get what my dad would call, "a pig in a poke". Instead of spending all the money it will take to process $300 dollar checks...

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mkirby624 I'm happy to get my rebate, but the government will not be happy that I plan to put it into a savings account, and not into a store's pocket. I agree, though, that there are better ways to help the economy.

29 Jan 08

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Has the "vast right wing conspiracy" taken a hard left?

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 28 Jan 08

A decade ago, then First Lady, Hillary Clinton warned the world of a "vast right wing conspiracy". Democrats who supported Prs. Clinton and the media cheered her for exposing that apparent tightknit, yet loose network. The goal of...

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mkirby624 The last thing we need is another Clinton in the white house. We don't need another Bush either, so I'm voting far away from Clinton and any Bush-alikes.

29 Jan 08

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Did Democrats get a bum rap!

zeloguy @zeloguy (4911) • United States 28 Jan 08

On 1/29/2008 Florida will hold it's Primary election to determine the next REPUBLICAN president of the United States. Yes, there is a vote for Democrats to but the DNC (Democratic National Comittee) will not count the votes...

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mkirby624 Almost all of the primaries and caucus' have been flawed in some way or another. This is just yet another. In New Hampshire, candidates would have say, 10,000 votes when a few precincts had reported, then have only 5,000 votes when the entire state reported...

29 Jan 08

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Can you believe Ted Kennedy?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 29 Jan 08

I can't believe Ted Kennedy has snubbed the Clintons and endorsed Obama! This could cause some fighting within the Democratic party! I would think the Clintons might hold a grudge later on. What do you think is the idea behind...

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mkirby624 Choosing either of those candidates show that Ted Kennedy isn't all their anyway, so I couldn't care less who he chooses. Neither of the candidates will receive my vote unless God Himself endorses them.

29 Jan 08

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How Do You Handle a Class Full of Students Who Like to Talk All of the Time

MisChasi @MisChasi (77) • Philippines 8 Jan 08

I'm a teacher in training, and I'm trying to come up with some ideas to prevent my students from talking so much and to pay attention. Moreover, I don't like to yell in order to get them to be quiet and behave. Any tips? Thank...

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mkirby624 I did a variety of things. First and foremost, contact the parents...it can't hurt. Even if you have to call every single one of them. It really does make a difference sometimes. Keep detailed notes about each student. I realize that along with teaching,...

24 Jan 08

Lazy students

kingcrapper @kingcrapper (1536) • United States 20 Jan 08

does anyone else out there have a problem with lazy students? Is it me, the parents or just the change in times that makes them that way? Share your comments!

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mkirby624 I think it's a combination of a lot of things. Like other posters have said, other things are capturing the students' attention, however, other things were always there to capture their attention...there just wasn't as much stuff. There's always been...

24 Jan 08

Lesser of 2 (or 3 or 4...) Evils - or Not?

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 21 Jan 08

It seems like every election, especially Presidential elections, there are many people who speak of voting for the "lesser of two evils" or even of not voting because they feel that's what their choices would be. How do you feel...

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mkirby624 I felt that way in the last election. I hated Kerry with a passion, and while I didn't care much for Bush, I thought he was the lesser of the two evils (I'm still debating on whether I was right about that one though...) This year, there is one candidate I...

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Ron Paul ignored?

eclecticsteve @eclecticsteve (253) • United States 23 Oct 07

Everytime I click on a poll to see who the viewers think "won" a Republican debate, Dr. Paul seems to win. However, none of the news analysis seem to include him in the analysis, and newspaper articles state he garners around 1%...

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mkirby624 Thompson and Giuliani are (well, "were" for Thompson) minor candidates but the press had no problem covering them. I honestly can't tell you why the media won't cover Dr. Paul. Some say that they might be scared of his message, but in this time in our...

22 Jan 08

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Ron Paul: Truely an Advocate for the Constitution?

mehale @mehale (2200) • United States 21 Jan 08

I like the fact that Ron Paul stands behind the Constitution and uses it to base his stance on the issues; but does he really, or is he just using this as a means to gain votes? With him falling so far behind in the polls (at...

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mkirby624 I would suggest looking to Ron Paul's record in Congress to find your answers. He's known at "Dr. No" because he votes against congressional raises, raising taxes, the war, etc etc. His presidential campaign is following the same beliefs he has had during his...

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Socialized Health Care: Are Democrats Right? Is This the Answer?

mehale @mehale (2200) • United States 21 Jan 08

Are Hillary and Edwards right? Is socialized medicine the answer to America's rising health care costs and problems? I have to admit that I don't like the idea of the Government being able to tell me I have to go to a doctor or do...

government health care plans

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mkirby624 I'm confused about the socialized health care's details. Would this health care be required for everyone or would people who already have health insurance through their employer be able to keep that insurance. I have blue cross/blue shield state insurance and...

22 Jan 08

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School Choice

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 21 Jan 08

I moved to Wisconsin 8 years ago this spring. When we told our kids' teachers we were moving to Wisconsin, they had nothing but good to say about Wisconsin Public Schools. When we got here, we were impressed. The public schools...

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mkirby624 However, teachers cant do it all. Somehow, some way, parents HAVE to be held responsible. Where did the kids get their nonchalant attitude about school? I grew up being told that school was the most important thing in my life and being encouraged by my...

22 Jan 08

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Obamma: Christian or Muslim?

mehale @mehale (2200) • United States 21 Jan 08

Now that the South Carolina primaries are almost upon us, and the campaigning is gathering momentum in the souther "bible belt" of our country, Obamma is working hard to dispel the rumors that he is indeed muslim. However, my...

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mkirby624 He DID in fact take his oath in office on the Koran. His biological father was a Muslim. His parents divorced when he was young and his mother married another Muslim, an extremist Muslim. He grew up going to school in a Muslim school. Whether he has...

22 Jan 08

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Sen. McCain's comments

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7029) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 2 Nov 06

If anyone has been reading the news lately, they would have seen John McCain commenting that more soldiers are needed in Iraq, as many as 20,000, to help stabilize it. What do you think?

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mkirby624 I think this is proof that we don't want this man as our president.

22 Jan 08