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On Your Mind is the Herald/Review’s telephone opinion line and is intended as a public forum for our readers. Comments represent the opinions of callers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the newspaper or any specific knowledge that we have. Readers may share their opinions by calling 458-0332, or by e-mail to svhoym@transedge.com or regular mail at 102 Fab Ave., Sierra Vista AZ 85635. Due to the volume of submissions, comments will be limited to 150 words or fewer. Comments are edited. Comments for the week also can be viewed at www.svherald.com, under “Opinions.”

Oct. 29

I’m fairly new to the area. I’m a parent of a special needs child who is projected to go to Buena High School. Through conversations with some other people I have some concerns…

Editor’s note: Since you are new to the area, the district offices are located at: 3555 E. Fry Blvd. You can call the office at 515-2701 or email Superintendent Bret Agenbroad at Superintendent@svps.k12.az.us

I don’t know what it takes for politicians to realize what seniors on fixed income go through to make ends meet. Months ago Arizona lawmakers were considering reducing license plate fees for seniors. What happened to it? Due to fees highest among most states we are forced to drive clunkers that constantly break down and spend more time in repair shops than on the road. What about high property taxes? In many states seniors don’t pay a dime. I’ve been working since I was 15 and have been paying taxes since. While working I paid the required amount according to my pay. At a fixed income I no longer can keep up with the bills and taxes. I am forced to budget my income and in some cases do away with badly needed items. Seniors have been paying taxes all their lives. They deserve a break to be able to live with dignity.

People tell me and think we are in a democracy and are upset and screaming they don’t want socialism. It would be a disaster. What do we have now with this democracy? What did the White House deliver in the last eight years? Lies, deception, corruption, scandals and lots of twisting of the truth. Our leaders have lied to us about our economy. Politicians from the White House on down and on both sides have committed crimes which were denied by them, were never impeached, prosecuted or convicted and locked up. Our savings and 401k have either been wiped out or reduced by a failing stock market. Our economy is a disaster. New unemployment figures show that 750,000 people just lost their jobs this year. People losing their homes to foreclosures left and right and are thrown out of their homes. If this is what we call democracy, I am ready for the worst form of socialism.

As a retired command sergeant major who spent almost all of his career in the ammunition field (to include nukes) I’d like to “enlighten” your military writers, to include Bill Hess, something I learned from an “old sergeant major” more that 45 years ago. When a unit cases its colors (ceases to exist), the unit is inactivated, not deactivated like many of your articles state. The only thing in the military that is deactivated is ammunition.

A while back someone complained about the Thrift Shop on Fort Huachuca. I wanted to first thank this person as I did not know the Thrift Shop even existed. Now I want to tell this person that they don’t know what they are talking about. I made several visits and found no problems this person used to make a mountain out of a molehill. This person needs to rest her/his mouth and use all the facts. It must be observed that this facility takes in and sells secondhand items. It’s not the emporium. The folks at the Thrift Shop are mostly volunteers who work very hard to provide a great service. On one visit I made, there were a bunch of clothes behind the cash register. So remembering the previous complaint, I asked why. Simple, these gals and a few guys even double up on their duties. The cashier was doubling her already busy time by sorting donated items.

Oct. 30

This is a thank you message for the man who was driving a green Ford Ranger with veteran license plates. He said his name was Jeremy Franklin. He was at the lake a couple of days ago and jumped into the lake to save my daughter. I want to say thank you for saving my daughter from drowning that day. Please call me at the number on the business card I gave you so that I can get in touch with you and treat you and your family to whatever you may need. Thank you again. You’re a true angel sent from God.

I had a successful yard sale this past week, perhaps too successful. I sold two cast iron pans with lids plus two extra wooden handles. One of the extra handles belongs to my cast iron skillet. If you see this and feel any sympathy for my senility, please drop off one of the handles? Leave it on the porch or by the mailbox. Thanks.

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Frustrated wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:03 AM:

" Your new "Post A Comment" button doesn't work! Tried on two different computers, and nothing happens when I click on it. "

B wrote on Nov 11, 2008 11:37 AM:

" By the way..."Tourette" syndrome (not terets) is a disorder typified by uncontrollable and often vulgar outbursts. It is NOT funny and you should be ashamed that you tried to use it as an insult. "

B wrote on Nov 11, 2008 11:34 AM:

" Dogbert.
A "Limburger" is someone with whom you disagree - a label you have fashioned to categorize others who can't see your brilliance and superior intellect. Thanks, I completely understand now. When you don't like someone, call them names. When your arguments fall short in reasoning, hurl insults. "

Hit Run Suggestion wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:34 AM:

" Mike (Nov 8 article) - I used to live in that general vicinity & someone hit my vehicle, which was parked legally on the street; they took off. The police came out and after not hearing anything after a week, I asked the police if they checked the bodyshops. They said "No, but that was a good idea". I ran with the ball and sure enough, he had gone into a nearby body shop when it opened on Mon. Body shop owner tesitified in court & the guy was charged. Try investigating yourself; may have better luck! "

Dogbert wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:50 PM:

" Limburger, follower of the Rush Limburger or a fat smelly cheese.
Common usage just like LRS Karl Rove Syndrome, a form of terets which effects Limburgers "

B wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:14 PM:

" To Arthur Dent - Stand up and tell us all: What is a "Limburger?" Is this your category for everyone with whom you disagree? Do you have any specific references that we can discuss? Stop assigning labels and judgments and give us some facts so we can have a coherent debate on issues. "

Arthur Dent wrote on Nov 10, 2008 4:15 PM:

" Ignore the Limburgers they are flailing against irrelevance. "

B wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:54 PM:

" One Reason why McCain Lost: The "truth" got out? What "truth?" "

B wrote on Nov 10, 2008 3:51 PM:

" Larry Talbot writes:
"Prescott Bush managed the company that sold coal to Auschwitz."
"the Administration is approving LEASES (Larry's emphasis) for Uranium Mining"
Give us some references! You continually throw out statements that have their origins in half truths and op-ed pieces on environmental web sites. So again... SOURCE your posts or disclaimer them as an opinion. "

To Larry wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:45 PM:

" The interior department isn't approving leases, it's approving mining claims. The government doesn't require a lease for mining claims. There's a difference between oil & gas land leases and mining claims. Get your facts straight please. I've provided the info for you so you won't keep tripping over your ignorance of the subject. I also provided the original news story, since your left wing blogs have misled you. And please tell, what does Prescott Bush have to do with mining in Arizona? I don't think anyone cares about your overt agenda against Bush, get over it already.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/55441.html
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/iac/faq.html
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/iac/faqmc.html "

Fred Matt wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:54 AM:

" When is the madness going to end? Stick it to the American taxpayer again and again. We all complain about the welfare mother getting money to make ends meet but do not appear to be too concerned about the millions no wait the BILLIONS going to failing corporations. This is corporate welfare out of control. Plain and simple socialism is alive and well under the Bush Administration. I am hearing today the auto industry now wants more money. What is next credit card, tire makers, glass, wine industry...etc. Enough is enough! "

boogeyman wrote on Nov 10, 2008 11:48 AM:

" Ooooh. Watch out Winston. I'm really Randle. The OYM message board is all a conspiracy mess with your head Winston. "

One Reason why McCain Lost wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:50 AM:

" The truth got out! "

Larry Talbot wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:02 AM:

" That's funny because the Administration is approving LEASES for Uranium Mining within three miles of the Grand Canyon and Arches. I couldn't find the latest link on AP. Like I said, anything for profit. Prescott Bush managed the company that sold coal to Auschwitz. "

Reasons Obama Won wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:53 AM:

" The Limburgers became so hateful they drove decent people away from McCain "

CatDil Hill wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:40 AM:

" Speculators are controlling our gas prices in Sierra Vista, Tucson and the surrounding states have severed their affiliations with the speculators, which is why their gas prices are lower. Obama had nothing to do with winning the race, it's all Limburgers fault. Medvedev is the worst president we've had. We need to put Putin back in power. Science has found a way to squeeze coal out of the petrified wood near the Grand Canyon. There's a top secret command policy for all TVs on Fort Huachuca to be tuned to Fox """News""", which is why I only listen to Obermann "

Real Reason Obama Won wrote on Nov 10, 2008 7:28 AM:

" People are sick and tired of this country and economy being in ruins at the hand of Bush the incompetent, Cheney the greedy capitalist, and Rove the political malcontent. "

A.M. wrote on Nov 10, 2008 5:13 AM:

" Please folks, watch this video... its a story about and 11 year old's dying wish.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/11/09/jaffey.wa.last.wish.komo "

Along the same lines as Respect for Obama wrote on Nov 9, 2008 10:36 PM:

" This link goes in line with what Respect for Obama wrote.
The Treatment of Bush Has Been a Disgrace
What must our enemies be thinking?
By JEFFREY SCOTT SHAPIRO

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122584386627599251.html#printMode "

3 Reasons Obama Won wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:52 PM:

" 1) The media looooooved him and pumped his propaganda into the American mind every chance they got, from the time he was running against Hillary right up to November 4th. The "mainstream" media should actually be forced to register as a 527 group with all the help they gave.
2)Democrats CLOSE freinds a Freddie Mac and Fannie May for creating the "perfect storm" at just the right time.
3)Obama breaking his pledge to accept public financing. Preaching against others who use money to gain influence and power as he paid $700 million to influence and buy an election. "

to Winston Smith wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:03 PM:

" Stop being so paranoid Winston. Randall isn't out there tracking you down. Geez "

LOL B wrote on Nov 9, 2008 7:47 PM:

" I laughed out loud when I read about your computer, falling off the left side of your desk. Great one! "

B wrote on Nov 9, 2008 6:57 PM:

" Okay, I've asked several times and nobody has the decency to answer... What is a Limburger? Can I get one with Bleu Cheese and spicy Mayo? Is it a reference to R. Limbaugh (in case you have trouble spelling, that is how the guy spells it) Or is this a "clever" label to lump everyone into a nice, neat category who isn't as "intelligent" as yourself? That way, one doesn't have to think. Just use the code word, smile to yourself and congratulate yourself on how much smarter you are than the "Limburgers." "

Winston Smith wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:12 PM:

" Yeah sure, just dropped the name and came back with three more. Face it the Limburgers have destroyed the Republican Party. All that hate has left even the Conservatives looking for another party. All the Catastrophizing will get you nowhere. "

To Larry wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Renee Schoof of the McClatchy Newspapers wrote the articles that your environmental groups pickup on; the interior department of the Bush administration is expected to relax environmental-protection rules on power plants near national parks, uranium mining near the Grand Canyon and more mountaintop-removal coal mining in the Appalachian mountains (Not the Grand Canyon). There are no coal mines near the Grand Canyon. The panic that the global warming alarmist have made about carbon emmissions have resulted in greater interest in nuclear power, which has produced thousands of uranium mining claims being filed in Arizona. These are mining claims NOT leases. "

B wrote on Nov 9, 2008 11:26 AM:

" Larry-
I DID search the story before I asked for your links. I wanted to see where you got your info. There are 500 pages of opinion links (like yours) but very little news. I looked at your editorialized links and my PC fell off the Left side of my desk. I'd even consider a NY Times article within the last month better than the other tripe. Some facts would be nice. Got any? "

No more race card wrote on Nov 9, 2008 9:31 AM:

" NOBODY better try to play the race card on me now. The only way Obama got in was through OVERWHEMING support from the "white" population. "

CatDog wrote on Nov 9, 2008 9:29 AM:

" Winston- Randal went a while ago to handle snakes and start his new life as a narrow-minded Bible thumper. I think it is time for you to move on and find a new nemesis rather than longing o so deeply that Randal was here. Frankly, I'm glad he's gone. "

Larry Talbot wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:02 PM:

" B It was on AP last couple days even on this paper then there's this http://www.azcentral.com/news/green/articles/2008/10/10/20081010grandcanyonmining.html
and
http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/10/15/111114/73
or you can google your own "

Sane wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:04 PM:

" Cat Dil Hill's comments make about as much sense on here as all the others. "

To Cat Dil Hill wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:34 PM:

" You need help Dude, the election is over get help "

B wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:05 PM:

" Larry Talbot-First I've heard of the uranium and mining leases. Links please? "

Winston Smith wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:44 AM:

" What upsets me is that more Republicans voted for Obama than for all of the "Third Party" candidates. That indicates that we are hopelessly locked into the belief that there is a difference between the two. "

Mike wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:29 AM:

" If anyone has information regarding a hit and run at 7th and Busby Friday night at 5:30, please help us find this jerk. He was driving a silver SUV and will have front damage to the drivers side, and is missing his headlight.He hit the side of my wifes car, scared the heck out of my youngest and then raced west on busby. Any help would be appreciated. "

What wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:52 AM:

" You're delusional. Our govenor is more conservative than our senators. You label anyone who's a Republican a Neocon. Stop watching MSNBC """NEWS""". You sound like Obermann. "

Langer wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:39 PM:

" Boy, I never knew there was such a thing as "The Office of the President Elect" until today's news conference. It looks like someone just can't let go of the pretense. "

Dogbert wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:21 PM:

" To Cat Dil Hil, looks like you only want to play when you're winning. Stock up your bunker and hibernate for eight years. "

Larry Talbot wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:21 PM:

" President Bush is trying to award Uranium and Coal Mining leases within 3 miles of the Grand Canyon. I wonder if either of our useless neocon Senators will raise a finger in protest "

Winston Smith wrote on Nov 7, 2008 5:56 PM:

" Randal (I know it's you) over 25% of Republicans voted for Obama. I voted for neither. So call everyone a socialist and go hide in your bunker for eight years, the Limburgers brought about the defeat of the Republican Party "

CatDil Hill wrote on Nov 7, 2008 5:04 PM:

" OK, Russia is putting missles in Alaska because Joe Voglar has solicited Iran to Separate from Persia. Georgia attacked South Alabama, which is why we need to bail out social security. Those who disagree with me don't understand that our government staged 911. McBush was my hero before he wasn't. Palin is super hot but she has a screaching voice that nags me. The NeoCon Cheney has ran off with Billions in Iraq but works as a civil servant as a front to hide his true wealth. I'm a conservative, which is why Carter rocks! "

to Dilbert wrote on Nov 7, 2008 4:02 PM:

" (extended) But to extend on my personal thoughts, I'm not heartless. If someone is so disabled or destitute at a certain age and they cannot provide the very basic necessities of food and shelter, then perhaps we should look at our society's values instead of it's government for answers. I believe nuclear family should take care of its elderly whenever possible, but most people are too independent and proud for that anymore, and family's are selfish. In which case the community should step in and help... But leave government out of it. "

to Dilbert wrote on Nov 7, 2008 3:56 PM:

" I still don't think they're entitled to anything because of it. It's not my problem their fixed income may mean downsizing. I consider retirement a privilege, not a right, and really wonder when everyone started thinking they're entitled once they hit a certain age. Part of planning for retirement means planning for higher costs and unexpected incidentals. If things change then why shoudln't they get a room-mate or use public transport to compensagte? Life doesn't always turn out the way you want it to. Tough nuggets. "

Respect for Obama wrote on Nov 7, 2008 1:49 PM:

" We spent the last 8 years with the left showing more disrespect and contempt for our president than any other in history. Even if you disagree with your president, he should NEVER be treated the way Bush has been. As much as I disagree with Obama (trust me I disagree with him ALOT) 1)I will not hope for something bad to happen. 2)I will not portray him as an idiot 3) I will not pin every single stinking problem of the world on him and 4)I will not say he "hates white people". Bush recieved dispicable treatment. "

TO Nancy P. wrote on Nov 7, 2008 11:26 AM:

" Okay first of all Pelosi was referring to President Obama who will govern from the center. Secondly, abortions are a court decision, which are legal. Don't like the laws of this country try Russia and see if that works for you. Also, abortion is not an extremist act. Get over your high self and don't worry about what other people do. You scream for gun rights but you don't care when some kid accidently shoots himself or kid sister. Nancy P you are one sick person. Go find Jesus! "

Fearmongering wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:55 AM:

" Fearmongering? What do you think the left has been doing with the global warming issue? What do you think the left has been doing with the 9-11 conspiracies of how Bush planned it himself (That's pretty big accomplishement coming from a group of people who also tries to label him as a moron)? Oh, how about this one? Bush place bombs on the levees in New Orleans during Katrina to purposely kill blacks. In the words of your holy prophet Joe Biden- "Give me a break". "

Response to Mr. Talbot and Catbert wrote on Nov 7, 2008 10:11 AM:

" Do not try to invalidate the feelings of half the nation. "Coming together" means the left needs to give something too, which I'm sure will not happen. What the real message is capitulate to the leftist agenda (Which is now supposedly the "middle ground") or be smeared.
Here is your information on the Letfist Extremist "Freedom of Choice" Act:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_Choice_Act
And 2 for the "Fairness" Doctrine:
http://www.heritage.org/research/regulation/em368.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairness_Doctrine
Obama claims he does not support the fairness doctrine, but that's questionable, and most other Dems including Pelosi and Durbin do. "

B wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:06 AM:

" I have decided that people either are misspelling Limbaugh as Limburger out of ignorance, or, they feebly try to puff themselves up by "bringing down" in their minds someone more successful than they are. "

Larry Talbot wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:48 AM:

" Hopefully these Limburgers will wear themselves out before the New President and Congress are ever sworn in. It's a shame that they only want to participate in America on thier own terms. "

Dilbert wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:40 AM:

" Its called a "fixed income", when you retire your income is set by your prensions and annuities. The government has rigged that too. the CPI does not include fuel or housing, the two most explosive areas and raises are set 1% below the CPI. That means that the Cost of living might go up 12% but the senior, who has no way of increasing his income gets 5%. Have an adult explain it to you "

Whatever wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:19 AM:

" Goodness Dilbert, it's called 'getting a roommate/housemate,' which millions of people do. Carpooling is practical and good for the environment. Lots of people don't even own a car, you know. You don't think finding a housemate is reasonable? Obviously a person would check out with whom they roomed...ask for income info, sign contracts, etc. If the person is retired, there are places they might relocate that are cheaper and where one never has use for their own car. I'm just offering suggestions that are way more practical and common than sitting around hoping for a small tax break. "

to Dilbert wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:09 PM:

" "a few thoughts" doesn't have to do that stuff because he's not the one complaining about all the costs. If someone can't afford something they should work it out on their own as best they can before asking for freebees. I never saw anything in our constitution that says any citizen that reaches a certain age should stop putting in their share to this country. No one should get out of paying any taxes just because they reached a certain birthday. "

Catbert wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:08 PM:

" Nancy P., What good is your fearmongering doing? Have you any evidence other than Rush's rantings that what you are saying is true?
Nancy Pelosi will probably be getting a job in the administration so Fiona Ma can have her seat. "

For Winston wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:56 PM:

" Only if you turn Olbermann off. "

Shoot self in foot wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:55 PM:

" The liberals ruined their own chances for defeating prop 8 to stop gay marriage in California. This proposal did not have the support of whites (47% for and 53% against). Ironically, the liberals did VERY well at getting out the latino and the black vote. Prop 8 had 51% support among latinos and blacks supported prop 8 by a margin of with 70%. This is what pushed the measure over the top. Don't complain about it or you'll be a racist. "

Lets talk wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:35 PM:

" It's nice to know that Obama will be so kind as to "talk" to Medvedev and Putin as the push us around for the next 4 years. "

Winston Smith wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:58 PM:

" Whiners, America has rejected your fearmongering and labeling, I didn't vote for either of them but he's going to be the President. Do yourself a favor and turn Rush off. "

Dilbert wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:54 PM:

" To "a few thoughts". I assume that you already carpool and live with a stranger. Why should you ask someone else to do what you would not do yourself "

Dilbert wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:51 PM:

" Are you ready, I assume you mean "Socialism" like Unemployment Insurance, Social Security and Medicare. America has already rejected that argument. "

Nancy P. wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:41 PM:

" I find it interesting that Nancy Pelosi is claiming that she will rule from the center. At the same exact time, she and her democrat freinds including Obama are making plans to crush conservative talk radio out of existance with their "fairness doctrine" Additionally they would enact a bill making every kind of abortion legal and make it legal for minors to get abortions without parental knowledge. FYI Nancy- Enacting leftist extremist abortion policies and censorship is not governing from the center "

General Disorder wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Patty, if you had ever read the Manchurian Candidate, instead of watching the Denzel rehash, you would know that it is about Prisoners of War captured by the Communists (see where this is going) and brainwashed. If you can not accept Democracy don't wrap yourself in the flag "

General Disorder wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:06 PM:

" We are putting missles in Poland in response the Russians are deploying missles in thier own territory. Who is being provocative. NATO has outlived its usefulness, we need to be out of it. "

I told you so... wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:07 PM:

" Stocks lose big for second straight day- 425 points. I'm sorry but this did not happen with other presidents. Investors are terrified of Obama's "spread the wealth" and "get wall street" philosophy. That does not play well in the markets. This "change" is supposed to bring new confidnece to the market, not cause a monumental sell off for 2 days straight. "

Tired wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:48 AM:

" What is it going to take to get the bus stop over by Dillons moved? It stops on the South side of the 4 lane highway and today is the SECOND accident in a month I have seen there. Some people think because it is a 4 lane highway, they don't have to stop. The first accident was a rear ender (minor), however this morning 1 truck, 1 car, and a motorcycle. The man on the motorcycle had to be airvaced. Is it going to take someone dying to bring attention to this problem?? Just curious....... "

Hey I told you so wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:11 AM:

" Please post the exact same comment in OYM every year on this day for the next 4 years. Please. You can remind all of us how right you are. I challange you. "

CIVPOL-IRAQ wrote on Nov 6, 2008 6:49 AM:

" With a 7,842 vote lead, Larry Dever was re-elected as Sheriff of Cochise County. Since the election I have not seen any comments from those throwing mud on Mr. Cloud’s message board during the election process. Are they too stunned to say anything? How about comments from Mr. Cloud or Mr. Bradley? No announcements on their websites or comments in the paper. Maybe they are still trying to figure out what happened. I do have to say that reading the exchanges on Mr. Cloud’s blog was very entertaining. Maybe they can do it again in four years. "

Langer wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:41 PM:

" Did anyone notice that Putin's puppet Medvedev is already taunting us. "

Langer wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:36 PM:

" I fear you're going to see things get a whole lot worse way too fast. I'm not sure you're really as ready as you think. "

Winston Smith wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:16 PM:

" Dooooooom and Gloooom, get over it and move on. "

Arthur Dent. wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:21 PM:

" I assume WALMART will be keeping it's promise and closing its doors now that Obama has won> The Waltons are rich enough "

I told you so... wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Stock tumbled amid news of an Obama win. I predicted this would happen. You can't threaten to crush "big business" and crush Wall Street and "distribute the wealth" and not have Wall Street react negatively upon news of your election. I hope Obama begins to excercize a bit more restraint in what he says and ponders the words of his speeches a bit more carefully from now on or we are in for a LONG 4 years.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081105/wall_street.html "

Jerri Harrington wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:45 AM:

" I don't always agree with Matt Hickman's comments, but I do want to thank him for two very positive pieces on Britney Hollabaugh. She is a very fine athlete and deserves more credit on the Buena volleyball team. Good luck in Regionals. "

Are You Ready wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:56 AM:

" I hope the person who says they welcome the "worst kind of socialism" because we are in a recession remembers how folks like Josef Stalin came to power. It was during times of economic upheavel. It's sad how folks are so quick to sell out our country in order for some short term economic security. "

a few thoughts wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:41 AM:

" I'm not sure seniors should get a tax break on registration unless they use the roads less, but I'm not particularly against the idea. At any rate, some solutions: sell your vehicle and use public transportation, walk, or ride a bike if you're physically able; share a car with others in your position. If you are retired, you should be able to do this easily through schedule planning. You could also share living space and this would help your budget. Times are changing and our lifestyles may have to change, too. Who knows, it could be for the better. "

Patty Lewis wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:37 AM:

" The reason why the Manchurian Candidate was elected is because so many Americans hate President Bush. The democrats could have propped up an Idi Amin Dada or Ted Bundy as a presidential candidate – they would have won. Money can buy anything and this is what we got, God help us. "