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Posted on November 10 at 10:13 a.m.
I think the GOP "downfall", in addition to not being in touch with us ordinary people (the middle class, tax paying people), was do to the fact that they failed to convince me that "they" had a plan to address the economic, employment, health care and security issues. Rather they spent more time telling me why I shouldn't vote for Obama or twisted his plans to say why his plans wouldn't work. They focused on the "lack of experience" and frankly, I don't think anyone that takes the office (presidency) for the first time, has "experience".
I'm a registered Republican, and I was very disappointed (often angry) at how the Republicans handled this whole campaign. On the other hand, I'm pleased with the outcome, I believe President-elect Obama is going to make every effort to get this country back on it's feet.
Posted on November 7 at 11:57 a.m.
Thank you momus & open_eyes,
It's nice to read comments that are open-minded and sure of their facts before they post their "opinion". President-elect Obama has one helluva very difficult & challenging road ahead. I believe we all (and especially the Legislative branches) need to stand up and do what ever it takes to support him (even Sen. McCain made that request).
By the way, if anyone thinks that all the issues that lay ahead aren't going to require more spending (and thus no tax increases) they've been very misguided. At least with the plan that Obama has in mind, the wealthy will start paying their fair share (tax reform, not socialism).
Posted on October 31 at 12:01 p.m.
Oh, and forgive my spelling, I'm still spelling like a Republican. My grammar is a bit off also.
In reference to the "legislative branch", Americans should be looking closer at who the incumbents are. Many have been in office for years. This whole economic situation didn't happen overnight.
Posted on October 31 at 11:52 a.m.
I've been waiting for a candidate to tell me what his goals, plans and focus will be in the next 4 years (instead of the usual "why I shouldn't vote for the other guy" twisted information), and Senator Obama did that for me. He almost had to, to clarify all the bad information and rumors that the Republicans have been dishing out.
Lately, I've been more & more disappointed with the Republican side of the campaign (I'm a registered Republican, forgive me), since the last debate.
Senator Obama wants to reform the tax codes, to close shelters & loop holes that the "wealthy" have been using to not pay their fair share and somehow the Republicans have turned that into "sharing the wealth" and socialism.
Of course the whole "war" experience is another claim-to-fame that the Republicans just won't let go. Heck, Bush has been president for 8 years, look what that experience bought us. We should be looking at the candidates for the legislative branch anyhow.
I think Obama has the best interests of us middle class, has a better plan for the economy and the health care system. I believe (especially after what I've been hearing from Republicans & Republican suporters) that I'm making the right choice by submitting my vote for Senator Obama on Tuesday.
Posted on October 29 at 12:25 p.m.
Congratulations EHS on last night's game! :). Too bad though that all the senior players didn't get the opportunity to play. We're proud of you all regardless. Those that did get the opportunity played an excellent game.
Posted on October 29 at 12:06 p.m.
Thank you jason,
That's what I thought. Was kind of confused as to why Ms. Boyda was coming to Emporia (I'm assuming now that it was to help campaign for the Democratic party) (I went to my son's HS soccer game last night, instead).
Posted on October 29 at 11:59 a.m.
Thank you slvrnblck and LifeGoesOn,
I bought my first house in a small "city" about the size of Emporia. To my north there was nothing but open fields and a highway like Rt 35. Within 5 years, there was a new mall (anchored at one end by Sears, the other end was Walmart, with JCPenny in the middle), followed shortly by 3 new developments (over 200 homes), a new Elementary & Middle School.
By the time we moved here (Emporia), roughly 10 years later, there was a Home Depot, Target, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale, Alcan (aluminum can factory), New Process Gear (transmissions), a furniture retailer (can't remember the name, like Nebraska Furniture Mart).
Although it was nice to have the Home Depot, I still went to my favorite hardware store first and/or to get advice (or for servicing). There was always a long line at the register when I went (and yet they knew practically everyone by name).
I traveled out that way last summer, to visit family, and I didn't recognize the place. The downside was that they underestimated the growth, so that the main roads were very congested. Now there's also a Lowes, a couple of large "office" buildings (not sure about the "occupants") and another larger mall under construction.
Now I'm not saying that this will happen in Emporia, nor am I saying that the specific listed retailers would locate here, but I am saying that we (Emporia consumers & taxpayers) would only benefit with even a small sample of such growth.
People like momus should also read last week's article from Pittsburg (I believe), which is a little closer to home.
Posted on October 28 at 9:27 a.m.
Will Boyda & Jenkins be on the Emporia ballot? I thought they were outside our district. Just showing my ignorance. Help me out here guys.
Posted on October 27 at 2:08 p.m.
Thank you Life,
It seems like we're banging our heads against the wall. We finally have an opportunity for the start of some long needed growth in Emporia, and all I hear is complaints. Emporia has so much potential, being centered between Topeka/KC and Wichita (the Turnpike and railroad are another plus), that's just going to waste. We need to start building revenue, to eventually attract the bigger businesses to Emporia (and keep those that haven't left already). It's going to take a long time, a lot of patience and positive thinking before we actually begin to realize the potential benefits (more reason to stop looking at the negative and focus on solutions/the positive). I'd like to retire in Emporia, however, I don't want to be paying taxes equivalent to my mortgage.
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Posted on November 11 at 11:45 a.m.
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Thanks for the numbers. My point is that the "wealthy" have been able to reduce their "AGI" through tax shelters and loop holes in the tax credits. Obama simply plans to reform our tax system to close those shelters and loop holes.
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