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Do you think the President's economic recovery proposals will help the middle class?

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Help Maine's Tea Party governor get Medicare cots under control by removing able bodied adults from the Medicaid rolls. Poll is down on the left. Vote Yes!

POLL: Where do you stand on illegal immigration? Should illegal immigrants who have lived in the United States for many years be allowed a pathway to live in the United States legally?

BANGOR, Maine — Occupy protesters in Bangor, Aroostook County, Portland and Augusta all are readying themselves for a long winter’s stay as the municipal rules governing their occupations — and cold temperatures — increase. They’re also brushing up on their knowledge of municipal regulations, and so are community officials.

Leave it to right-wing think tanks to tell the world that teachers are overpaid. Right wingers hate unions and they hate paying public employees, so keep that in mind as you try to digest recent surveys from The American Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation that say teachers just make too much money.

Location of Protest: Stonefly Brewery 735 E. Center St. Milwaukee, WI Time of protest- 4 PM to 7 PM Created By Sara Conrad More Info ''I don't regret setting bombs,'' Bill Ayers said. ''I feel we didn't do enough.'' William Ayers has been invited to be the keynote speaker at Rethinking Schools' big 25 year anniversary bash. What are they celebrating? Sticking together from the ol' days of pot smoking and building bombs to teaching the youth of America, apparently. ...See More

http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/12/news/bangor/occupy-bangor-rally-attracts-60-protesters/

The protests in New York City's lower Manhattan, popularly known as "Occupy Wall Street," are increasing in both participation from various concerned parties and attention in mainstream media. This survey will help identify the opinions of visitors to AboveTopSecret.com regarding the issues which have inspired the protests, as well the expected effectiveness and outcome. This first page of the survey will gauge your overall perception of the protests and movement, which the next page will gauge your ideas on specific goals of the protests.

Herman Cain is hitting back at Morgan Freeman for calling the Tea Party racist. The Republican presidential candidate called the Oscar-winning actor’s eyebrow-raising remarks “short-sighted” on Friday. "Most of the people that are criticizing the Tea Partiers about having a racist element, they have never been to a Tea Party," Cain told Fox News. Freeman, who endorsed Obama in 2007, created a firestorm when he told CNN’s Piers Morgan earlier this week that conservative opposition to the President has enflamed racism in America. He added the Tea Partiers have the mentality of "Screw the country, we're going to do whatever...

I wanted to let you know that President Obama will be visiting Richmond this Friday, September 9 to give a speech at the University of Richmond. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Members of the general public are invited to attend this event, but tickets are required and space is limited. Tickets are free and will be distributed in person on a first-come-first-served basis IN ADVANCE on Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the following location: Modlin Center Lobby University of Richmond 50 Crenshaw Way Richmond, VA 23173 Further information is available available on the University...

WBC intends to protest Wed., 8/17/2011 @ 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Service to begin at 10:00 a.m. (Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS) for Navy SEAL Matthew D. Mason. Buriel will be private at Arlington National Cemetery following services in Missouri and Kansas. Mason, 37, was one of 30 Americans killed Aug. 6 when a helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents. The chief petty officer had seven tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was severely wounded in 2004 in Fallujah, which was the largest battle of the Iraq War. Mason, whose wife,...

Atheists led by PZ Myers are trying to deny the will of the people of Ohio in selecting a sticker handed out at the polls on election day. Up until this past Thursday or Friday, a very patriotic sticker with the Ohio motto -- "With God, all things are possible" -- was in the lead with over 40% of the vote. The atheists have been manipulating the vote, which closes Monday, because of their personal dislike for that motto. Please help turn this back around. Thank you! http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ElectYourSticker.aspx?page=1634

Candidate Approval Survey Thanks! We'll turn the results around asap. My choice for President is: Bachmann Bolton Cain Gingrich Giuliani Huntsman Johnson McCotter Palin Paul, Ron Pawlenty Perry Romney Ryan Santorum Other

POLL: Which Side Are You On in the State Shutdown? With day 13 of the state shutdown underway, Governor Dayton and Republican lawmakers have no new talks scheduled. Which side are you on in the state shutdown? Governor Dayton's side Republican lawmakers' side Neither Undecided I don't care

Please folks go to the FB website indicated and like and or befriend this site. Our soldiers goal is to get 50,000 friends. They are up to 30,000 now. The site was created by members of the USA Forces in Iraq. Let them know that we are paying attention! Freep it! http://www.facebook.com/Boots.in.the.sand?sk=wall

Currently, 79% say no.

Vote no!Should Maine allow election day voter registration? Vote no!

Election year is just 6 months away and Sarah Palin is working the crowd…sort of. Her latest bus tour has a lot of people wondering what she’s up to. In an effort to not have the media follow her around; Palin has opted to not disclose where she’s going next until she’s there. It’s an interesting, albeit confusing, tactic and has a lot of people wondering what she’s planning. Some are speculating that Palin is setting the stage for a Presidential or Vice Presidential bid in the 2012 elections. Others are just plain confused at why her bus tour is...

"The stampede is on," Archibishop Timothy Dolan wrote in a blog post. "Our elected senators who have stood courageous in their refusal to capitulate on the state's presumption to redefine marriage are reporting unrelenting pressure to cave-in." He equated the move to allow same-sex marriage to life in China or North Korea, where "government presumes daily to 'redefine' rights, relationships, values and natural law." Meanwhile, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, an evangelical Christian group, warned that Republicans who support gay marriage will face primaries next year as the GOP seeks to keep control of the chamber.

The poll's on the lower right part of the webpage.

Yes - if she runs, she'd have the same chance as any of the other GOP front-runners to win the nomination. No - regardless of whether she runs or not, there are stronger Republican candidates. Still haven't made up my mind.

looking at posts that show a time that is 15 minutes in the future. wondering if the clock that time stamps posts is off.

Augsburg College is host to two civic events this week that are open to the public as well as to students, faculty, and staff interested in attending. On Tuesday, May 24, we will host a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony which will confer U.S. citizenship to new citizens from more than 50 countries. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel, and will welcome these candidates for citizenship as well as their family members and friends. The Augsburg community is welcome to attend as space allows. On Friday, May 27, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will meet with members of...

Today’s encounter taught me two things. One, never ever EVER mess with the Sarah Palians. Two, online support is HUGE in the 2012 Election. SO….. (POLL AT LINK) Post it, Tweet it, Facebook it, Spread the word. Let’s see whose fans are the most organized…

Some of the statements released by various members of the 2012 GOP field related to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s decision not to run for President next year. This post will be updated as more candidates release their statements over the next day or so. Jon Huntsman: “Our country has been very fortunate to have Mike Huckabee as a leader and public servant. His commitment to this country and its core values — life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — is a model to which all elected officials should aspire. It is unfortunate that we will not have his...

As President Barack Obama continued hurting this country as a failing president, compounding the progressive economic catastrophes of George W. Bush, The Gazette’s editorial board became fed up with the “birther” movement of conspiracy theorists who believed Obama was a foreigner. These people are to the right what 9-11 conspiracy nuts are to the left. On Feb. 17, this column stated: “The president enjoys an ongoing distraction that’s more valuable than anything he or his advisers could have contrived. "While the president pretends to cut spending — telling a whopper about proposing a balanced budget — a chunk of his...

Should college faculty be allowed to carry handguns on campus if they have a permit?

Texas - A Texas lawmaker says a tax on soda is one way the state can get a handle on the massive budget shortfall. The bill would put a one-cent tax per ounce of regular or diet soda sold in retail stores. Supporters say the luxury tax would give the budget a much needed boost. Lawmakers say the bill would also be beneficial because it could cause Texans to drink less soda.

All FReepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join the D.C. Chapter of Free Republic at our 13th annual FReep of the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Hilton Towers, Connecticut Avenue, N.W., and T Street, N.W.). This is our most fun freep of the year. You never know who in the media and political world you'll meet there. Over the years, we've met and debated the likes of Al Franken, razzed Paul Begala and James Carville, been filmed by Drew Barrymore, cheered on Fox News reporters, met FRiends such as Matt...

I already voted in the polland choose no.

Poll

Should the federal government support Planned Parenthood? Yes. Planned Parenthood provides important services to women who otherwise would do without. No. The government shouldn't be involved in such personal matters. No. Much of what Planned Parenthood does, such as providing abortion services, is morally wrong, and the government shouldn't fund any of it.

CNBC is running a poll on the Government shutdown...

Currently lacking..... On the whole, do you support Governor Corbett's proposed budget cuts, including his cuts to education? Choice Votes Percentage of 379 Votes Yes 142 37% No 232 61% Unsure 5 1% Thank you for participating.

WINTER PARK, Fla. -- In Florida, gun owners can't holster their guns outside of their clothing, but that could change if a piece of legislation turns into law. It's called "open carry" and it's drawing plenty of attention from advocates and opponents alike. Charles O'Meara of Shoot Straight, a firearms store, thinks the law would scare those who don't own guns and create opportunities for crime. "I don't think it's fair to make those people feel uncomfortable, but the bigger part is, what happens when someone walks up behind the gun owner and pulls the gun out of its holster?...

JACKSON — A video circulating on the Internet shows a Mississippi special needs student being punched in the face, and now the teenager’s family wants stiffer punishment for the attacker and implementation of a stronger bullying policy. Amy Snyder said Monday that her nephew, a 16-year-old freshman at East Union High near New Albany, was punched Feb. 25. She said the other student was wearing a boxing glove when he hit her nephew in the school gymnasium during a study hall. She said it was a violent and unprovoked attack. Snyder said her nephew functions on a 10-year-old level and...

Should American forces be in Japan aiding with relief efforts? Absolutely. We need to stand with our Japanese friends as long as we are needed. No. We are facing a budget crisis - we need to look inward before looking outward. Not sure.

TODAY'S QUESTION: Do you think Rep. King’s Muslim radicalization hearings were a good idea? (Poll closes at 7 p.m.) YES (55 responses) 60% NO (36 responses) 40% 91 total responses (Results not scientific)

TODAY'S QUESTION: Do you agree with Gov. Corbett's proposed budget? (Poll closes at 7 p.m.) YES (876 responses) 49% NO (901 responses) 51% 1777 total responses

Please hit the poll on Gov. Scott Walker's approval rating. He's currently behind in the first poll but leading in the second. http://www.journaltimes.com/polls/html_3565a8a6-4ab2-11e0-b689-001cc4c002e0.html http://www.journaltimes.com/polls/html_e7df0506-44fc-11e0-b687-001cc4c002e0.html#pd_a_4647768%23pd_a_4647768#pd_a_4647768

Right now the lefties are ahead. Freep away.

Do you think Pennsylvania should have a Right to Work law?

INDIANAPOLIS — Over the howls of hundreds who are gathering at the Statehouse to protest, Republican state lawmakers are pushing forward this week with several measures that reduce the influence of organized labor. Funding for unions could suffer a blow under the most controversial of those bills — one that would allow workers at all Indiana businesses to choose not to pay union membership dues. Proponents call it "right to work," and a House committee endorsed it Monday.

Would you support Gov. Dayton's proposed $3.35 billion income tax increase? Total Votes = 884 Yes. 40.27 % No. 54.97 % I'm not sure. 4.751 %

This poll needs some work. Barry is not quite the worst president by this poll. Freep away.

I'm not convinced any of the people on this list can beat the President, partially because of previous stumbles and partially because of the math. Still, primaries are all about persuading your fellows to vote for your candidate, unlike the general election which is about holding your nose and voting for the idiot your fellows chose instead. So who's it going to be?

Would you support a recall of Pima County (Tucson area) Sheriff Clarence Dupnik? Yes, No, Undecided.

Insisting the Tea Party is a "force for good" Rep. Michele Bachmann blasted health care reform, called for deep budget cuts and blamed President Obama for failing to find solutions to help the struggling economy. The response to President Obama's State of the Union address, was on behalf of the tea party movement, and followed the Republican Party's official response on Tuesday night.

Help freep this poll. It is half way down the page on the left side. The question is Should guns be banned on local government properties?