Comments on: Posted http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=posted Harrisonburg's Community News Network Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Miller http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8713 David Miller Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:42:12 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8713 Mrs. Roadcap As a grandson whose grandparents have counted on Social Security for financial security throughout their retirement I can sympathize with you. I believe that your question is a good one to pose to Mr. Rhodes. I believe that the forum most suited for it would be via email, phone or at his blog republitarian.com. The reason for this is that the office of Clerk of the Court has no authority about the policies of Social Security. Persons more closely attached to this issue include Rep. Goodlatte and Senator Webb, as their votes count directly towards Social Security's lifespan. Thank you for your question. p.s. I believe that your question about Mr. Rhodes’ opinions on Social Security could certainly prompt a lively debate about the intricate issues that Social Security was designed to deal with. Myron; if you are interested, I’d love to see you start a post on this issue to spark discussion. Mrs. Roadcap

As a grandson whose grandparents have counted on Social Security for financial security throughout their retirement I can sympathize with you. I believe that your question is a good one to pose to Mr. Rhodes. I believe that the forum most suited for it would be via email, phone or at his blog republitarian.com. The reason for this is that the office of Clerk of the Court has no authority about the policies of Social Security. Persons more closely attached to this issue include Rep. Goodlatte and Senator Webb, as their votes count directly towards Social Security’s lifespan. Thank you for your question.

p.s. I believe that your question about Mr. Rhodes’ opinions on Social Security could certainly prompt a lively debate about the intricate issues that Social Security was designed to deal with. Myron; if you are interested, I’d love to see you start a post on this issue to spark discussion.

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]]> By: Mrs. Roadcap http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8705 Mrs. Roadcap Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:42:54 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8705 Mr. Miller, I am a widow and I would like to submit a question for the debate. A few months ago Mr. Rhodes was very vocal on WSVA's candid comment about his opinion that people who received social security benefits were "moochers". I would like Mr. Rhodes to explain why he feels that way. I have retirement savings and a meager pension and Lord knows that I wouldn't make ends meet without my social security benefits. And I know that I am not alone. Thank you for this opportunity to submit a question. Mr. Miller,
I am a widow and I would like to submit a question for the debate.

A few months ago Mr. Rhodes was very vocal on WSVA’s candid comment about his opinion that people who received social security benefits were “moochers”.

I would like Mr. Rhodes to explain why he feels that way.

I have retirement savings and a meager pension and Lord knows that I wouldn’t make ends meet without my social security benefits. And I know that I am not alone.

Thank you for this opportunity to submit a question.

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]]> By: kai http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8388 kai Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:30:45 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8388 David, Kudos to you for taking the initiative to create an opportunity for the candidates to share their unique qualifications and for the public to inform their vote. Setting up a debate is not an easy task. There is a lot involved in putting together a format that is fair to all candidates, the audience, and the subject/topic. Time, location, format, moderator, questions, advertising, media, and more are all considerations, as you know. I say that to make clear this isn't something to throw together, which I know you know - but others may not consider without having been involved setting up such an event. The fact that you're keeping these factors in mind early on in the design phase and taking input from candidates and audience members gives it a chance to really be a meaningful event. David,

Kudos to you for taking the initiative to create an opportunity for the candidates to share their unique qualifications and for the public to inform their vote. Setting up a debate is not an easy task. There is a lot involved in putting together a format that is fair to all candidates, the audience, and the subject/topic. Time, location, format, moderator, questions, advertising, media, and more are all considerations, as you know.

I say that to make clear this isn’t something to throw together, which I know you know – but others may not consider without having been involved setting up such an event. The fact that you’re keeping these factors in mind early on in the design phase and taking input from candidates and audience members gives it a chance to really be a meaningful event.

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]]> By: Del Marvel http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8377 Del Marvel Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:47:52 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8377 I think there should be food, too. Lots of very ripe vegatables and cream pies set in handy places. I think there should be food, too. Lots of very ripe vegatables and cream pies set in handy places.

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]]> By: Josh http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8374 Josh Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:20:06 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8374 Heh, I just imagined this debate as a room so full of podiums that there isn't any room for audience members. :-) Heh, I just imagined this debate as a room so full of podiums that there isn’t any room for audience members. :-)

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]]> By: republitarian http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8370 republitarian Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:05:18 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8370 I want the ability to ask uncensored questions along with follow ups in case they try to dodge a fastball. I also want a DNR reporter and WSVA news. I also request my own cooler full of Mountain Dew during the debate so I don't get dehydrated..... I want the ability to ask uncensored questions along with follow ups in case they try to dodge a fastball.

I also want a DNR reporter and WSVA news.

I also request my own cooler full of Mountain Dew during the debate so I don’t get dehydrated…..

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]]> By: Benny Neal http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8369 Benny Neal Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:48:14 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8369 oops..I for one will only answer questions that pertain to the race. I agree that questions could come from the public and fellow candidates which have been submitted to you prior to the debate. If you read the blogs, I am sure you know where I am coming from. Lets keep it professional. oops..I for one will only answer questions that pertain to the race.
I agree that questions could come from the public and fellow candidates which have been submitted to you prior to the debate.
If you read the blogs, I am sure you know where I am coming from.
Lets keep it professional.

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]]> By: Benny Neal http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8368 Benny Neal Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:42:41 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8368 David, It is my opinion that Myron is up to no good...I for one will only answer David,
It is my opinion that Myron is up to no good…I for one will only answer

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]]> By: David http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/comment-page-1/#comment-8367 David Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:27:20 +0000 http://hburgnews.com/2007/07/25/posted/#comment-8367 Myron, I will be happy to discuss details of the debate with you and the rest of the public. Please know that we will take every effort to please each and every candidate while finalizing said format. Please also know that the debate is designed to benefit each and every voter. This debate is designed to improve voter education and dialogue at our local level. I'm sure that we can agree that these two goals are very important within our society and that we are willing to work towards them. Myron, I will be happy to discuss details of the debate with you and the rest of the public. Please know that we will take every effort to please each and every candidate while finalizing said format. Please also know that the debate is designed to benefit each and every voter.
This debate is designed to improve voter education and dialogue at our local level. I’m sure that we can agree that these two goals are very important within our society and that we are willing to work towards them.

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