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    Posted: Feb 27 2012 at 6:17am

As the primary election day draws near, I think that we all realize that only a single endorsed candidate from each party will be running for most local and state offices.  However, The Butler County Republican Party Central Committee (the organization that selects the “endorsed candidates” for county offices) was not able to reach the 60% majority required to “endorse” a candidate for one county office this year, which means that there will be an actual Republican primary election to determine who will be the Republican candidate this November.  That office is “Clerk of Courts”.

I mention this for two reasons:

First, to urge everyone to vote in the Primaries next week on Tuesday, March sixth.

Second, to urge everyone who is so inclined, to ask for a Republican ballot and to vote for Jeff Wyrick to be the Republican candidate in November for Clerk of Courts.

“Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012
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Sure would be nice to try on some independents for a change. Already know what you're gonna get with Dems and Repubs. This area is so heavily ladened with Repubs and we still have our share of screw-ups within the county office holder ranks. Be nice to see the voters change it up a little just to see what happens. It's not necessarily paradise with all Repubs running the show for so many years either.
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Vet,

While I don’t disagree, I would estimate that there is a 95% probability that the Republican nominee for Butler County Clerk of Courts will be the winner in November (as with most Butler County offices).  For that reason, it behooves us to try to nominate the very best candidate.

For Clerk of Courts, I believe that the best candidate is Jeff Wyrick.  You can visit his website to see his rebuttal to some of his opponent’s claims here:  http://jeffwyrick.org/

“Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012
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Mike,
 
I've been watching this race for awhile.  My question regarding Jeff's claim about the $1M dollars would be that if the money was there before Mary took office why didn't he or his predicesor return it when they had the chance in previous years?  I do enjoy his bio particularly the part where he describes himself as being treated as a "rock star" at Association meetings. 
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I would encourage all to vote for Mitt Romney for the GOP President nominee. I have known Mitt for many years when he was at Boston Consulting Group, then Bain. Unlike the ads you may have read from Newt Gingrich's SuperPac, Mitt was a VP at age 30, unheard of in the ,management consulting industry. While in his 30's, Bain introduced a model that was quite unique, that is, to take best practice consulting models and concepts and incorporate them in a partnership with companies having trouble in the market (facing bankruptcy), or a start-up, such as Staples. Bain was not a corporate raider, but a consulting firm that implemented its concepts it used for Fortune 500 companies to its shared risk business model for turn-arounds and start-ups.

In the Olympics, which was facing financial ruin, within two years he turned it around. As Gov of the most liberal state in the nation, Massachusetts, he cut taxes nineteen times, and left a surplus of $2 Bb in 4 years, without a tax increase.

Mitt was chosen to head Bain Capital, which was the new spin-off company of Bain Company, and under his leadership, it was highly successful. In my opinion, the government, albeit local, state, or federal, should be run as a business. It should operate with best practices, metrics, and guidelines. Evaluate Middletown as a city that is run in an alternative manner, where petty crony politics engulf its daily activities and strategic direction. The U.S. is now $15 Tt in debt, and heading towards a Greece bail-out. Under Obama, gasoline has doubled. Gas impacts all aspects of consumption, from food, heating/ cooling, tires, petro products, and thousands of other ancillary items. It takes a bottom-line guy to turn a bottom line problem into a solution. Mitt is a no nonsense, fact based leader, period.

Mitt Romney has 30 years of experience in turn-arounds. He is the only candidate that actually has leadership, turn-around, profit, budget, and best practice experience. He also is the only candidate that can beat Barack Obama in the fall. If Obama is re-elected, in 4 years, the national debt will top $20 Tt, and we will be on the verge of global collapse.

There is only one leader running in the GOP Presidential race, and that is Mitt Romney. I hope you will vote for him, as the country's future depends not on electing career politicians whom got beat by 20 pts in their last election, or another that resigned under the cloud of ethic violations, but the single individual whom is symbolic of fiscal sanity, small government, and protection of fundamental liberties. Rome is burning, and a fire truck must be dispatched immediately to avoid the house from being completely destroyed. Mitt is the man whom knows how to maneuver the truck to get to the house, to operate the hose, to put out the raging fire. All others could not answer the call into the fire station for the initial dispatch for help.



I must add, there are many negative aspects I remind the voter regarding Rick Santorum. He is a big government spender. He epitomizes the type of candidate the tea party movement replaced in previous elections, as did Mike Dewine, current Ohio AG. Besides the well chronicled programs Rick voted for, including No Child Left Behind, which he now "regrets", the most distressing fact for many in his home state of Pennsylvania is this: In his last year in office he was in Pennsylvania only three weeks of the year. He bought a $85,000 house next to his wife's, but did not live there. His family lived in northern Virginia. He and his wife stuck his county with the use of an online computer system for state residents, for $65,000., which the Pa DOE paid, because Rick Santorum and his family, were NON RESIDENTS in the state he represented for Senate. He lost his re-election by nearly 20 pts, on his extreme social ideas, RINO voting record, and while being a non-resident.

Learn More About Rick Santorum's extreme views and big government agenda:

http://www.rickfacts.com
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As for the Clerk of Court, I recall there is a Judge tied to the current Clerk in some capacity, friend, spouse, relative, etc. I'd simply vote for the other. Mr. Wyrick seems to have a good background in technology and criminal justice,but CourtView is Courtview, and updating the docket is updating the docket, so I need to examine why Ms. Swain should be supplanted---I admit, I like the idea she returned $1 Mm instead of housing a $ I Mm rainy day fund.  

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My concern is that Mitt is too far to the left. I posted this last year:

7 Reasons Why Mitt Romney is a Socialist

If you could address my concerns, you can have my vote.
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Sure, here goes:

First let me begin: NEITHER RICK SANTORUM< RON PAUL< OR NEWT GINGRICH WOULD EVER WIN GENERAL ELECTION!!!

To your 7 pts:

1) RomneyCare was fashioned to cover the 7% in Massachusetts that DID NOT have healthcare. It is highly received within the state, costs less than the system did for the uninsured flooding the hospitals for a head cold, and was based solely upon state rights. The Commerce Clause does not operate under the Constitution for states, only federal GUIDELINES. Mitt Romney WILL APPEAL ObamaCare, which is far over-reaching. The state accepted and has found RomneyCare to be a success for Massachusetts.

2) Taxes- Like all states, Massachusetts had a constitutional mandate to balance budget. Romney did that every year, WITHOUT RAISING TAXES, the same as Gov Kasich did in Ohio.

3) Financial Bailout- Did you prefer the entire global financial system collapsing? He was opposed to auto bailout, and supported/supports any and all bankruptcy restructuring. And your alternative would be Paul, Gingrich, or Santorum, two of which are gig government spenders, and Paul has not sponsored a legislative initiative since he was elected in Congress 30 + years ago.

4) Global Warming- Mitt Romney is not opposed to using coal, gas, or any alternative means of energy. All are on the table. He did not sit on a couch with Nancy Pelosi. And does anyone actually know if GLOBAL WARMING is true or not? No, its disputed with phD's and predictive modeling which are far smarter than you and I, so the jury is still out. BUT, and there is always a BUT, Mitt will burn coal, drill, open up fed resources, use wind, solar, whatever it takes, to REDUCE energy costs.

5.  2nd Amendment- NRA has no problem with Mitt. Not planning on banning guns. Does everyone need an AK 47 assault rifle or an arsenal anyway? Not in my book. Gun sales and bullets will be protected by Mitt Romney, non issue no. 5. So you want to own an F14 for your personal defense? If not, just guns, Mitt says, "Irresponsible people and criminals kill, guns don't."

6. Abortion- He vetoed the Legislation in Massachusetts regarding abortion and coverage of costs in RomneyCare. Pretty brave for one man to do this over a state 85% Democratically controlled body, agreed?

7) Regulation- Your pts advocate NO REGULATION. So, we have planes that crash, and banks that fail, like the housing collapse in 2008? Mitt is a moderate regulation individual, find the right regulations and then deploy them. Why did Canada escape the housing collapse? Regulations.

Now, your choice is Ron Paul, who will allow Iran to destroy us, Rick Santorum, the overzealous catholic (I am catholic) and I prefer the Pope and Vatican over Santorum's reign in the bedroom ideas, and Newt Gingrich, that wants to fly to the moon for $200 Bb with a space colony while singing DRILL BABY DRILL.

Thanks for voting for Mitt, your 7 pts were rebutted.

As Clinton said in the 1990's, "Its the economy stupid." If you want contraceptives banned, Santorum is your guy. If you want glittering generalities which aren't executable and quite expensive, Newt Gingrich is your guy. If you want middle east terrorist countries to invade and destroy Israel, Ron Paul is your guy. If you want China owning the US, and unemployemnt to exceed 10% through 2016, Barack Oabama is your guy.

If you want tempered leadership, sound fiscal responsibility, freedom, strong defense, tempered immigration enforcement, and a leader who has actually run a $ Bb payroll, company, and a state budget, Mitt Romney is your nominee and President.   



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acclaro...

"As Gov of the most liberal state in the nation, Massachusetts, he cut taxes nineteen times, and left a surplus of $2 Bb in 4 years, without a tax increase."

409's site for state performances....


30. Massachusetts
> State debt per capita: $11,357 (the highest)
> Pct. without health insurance: 4.4% (the lowest)
> Pct. below poverty line: 10.8% (9th lowest)
> Unemployment: 7.3% (15th lowest)

Massachusetts provides many benefits to its residents. For instance, as a result of its widely-talked about health insurance system, only 4.4% of people are uninsured — the lowest rate in the country. The state also spends a large amount on cash assistance for needy families and on pension benefits for retired state employees. To provide this much, however, the state must spend a lot. As a result, Massachusetts has the highest state debt per capita in the country

HOW MUCH OF THIS WAS UNDER ROMNEY'S GUIDANCE? SOUNDS LIKE THE STATE HAS SOME HIGH DEBT, SPENDS ALOT AND DOLES OUT CASH ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY AND PENSIONS. SUCCESSFUL IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR RUNNING A COMPANY PERHAPS, BUT HOW ABOUT THE GOVERNOR PERFORMANCE RUNNING THE STATE?

I DON'T SEE A DECENT CANDIDATE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FENCE TO VOTE FOR SO FAR. JMO



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Vet, then lets deploy the KISS (keep it simple principle):

Do you prefer capitalism over socialism; I prefer capitalism.

Do you prefer we go bankrupt or reign in our debt? I prefer fiscal soundness.

Do you prefer $8.00/gal gas while you drive to WPAFB or $2.50/gal? I prefer $2.50.

Do you prefer a country not hit by a nuclear bomb given to LAMEA terrorists coming in as a dirty bomb, or a non attack? I prefer the latter.

A simple choice. A clear vision. Mitt Romney.
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For all his woodenness and wishy washy positions, I don't see how anyone could view anyone other than Mitt as a viable nominee.

Paul? not a chance

Newt? not electable. The guy borders on being a megolomaniac and simply cannot be trusted

Santorum? for the reasons acclaro has posted, I don't see him as a realistic candidate.

Of all the candidates, I think Mitt is the only one that has a good track record, is stable, has the credentials, and has a dose of pragmatism.
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BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS                                   
CANDIDATE CERTIFICATION LIST                                   
           MARCH 6, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION                         
                                   
          STATE CANDIDATES                         
                                   
STATE SENATOR, 4TH DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Bill Coley                8265 Cherry Laurel Dr. Middletown, Ohio 45044               
                                   
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 51ST DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Wes Retherford                350 Ashley Brook Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
Dem     Mark N. Hardig                2810 London Ridge Trl. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 52ND DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Margaret Conditt                6959 Rock Springs Dr. Liberty Twp., Ohio 45011               
                                   
Lib     Robert C. Coogan                5129 Aspenwood Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
Dem     Write-In                              
                                   
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 53RD DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Timothy Derickson                2700 Oxford Millville Rd. Oxford, Ohio 45056               
                                   
Dem     Suzi Rubin                6737 Hamilton Middletown Rd. Middletown, Ohio 45044               
                                   
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 54TH DISTRICT (Warren County certifies and notifies Butler)                                   
                                   
Rep     Pete Beck                              
                                   
Dem     Donna C. Chilcote                              
                                   
                                   
          COUNTY CANDIDATES                         
                                   
COMMISSIONER (Term Commencing 1/2/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Chuck Furmon                621 Shultz Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
Rep     Courtney E. Combs               1846 Hamilton New London Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
Rep     T.C. Rogers                7236 Southhampton Ln. West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
Dem     Jodi Billerman               6657 Highpoint Blvd. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
Lib     Daryl R. Olthaus                3391 Oxford Middletown Rd. Somerville, Ohio 45064               
                                   
COMMISSIONER (Term Commencing 1/3/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Don Dixon                3583 Hamilton Mason Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
CLERK OF COURTS                                   
                                   
Rep     Mary Swain                5324 Mosiman Rd. Middletown, Ohio 45042               
                                   
Rep     Jeff Wyrick                5920 Lake Circle Dr. Fairfield, Ohio 45014               
                                   
PROSECUTOR                                   
                                   
Rep     Mike Gmoser                6216 Shady Creek Way Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
SHERIFF                                   
                                   
Rep     Richard K. Jones                5725 White Birch Ln. Middletown, Ohio 45044               
                                   
RECORDER                                   
                                   
Rep     Danny N. Crank               950 Hogan Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
TREASURER                                   
                                   
Rep     Nancy Nix                5022 Oakview Dr. Middletown, Ohio 45042               
                                   
ENGINEER                                   
                                   
Rep     Gregory J. Wilkens                5622 Walther Dr. Fairfield, Ohio 45014               
                                   
CORONER                                   
                                   
Rep     Lisa K. Mannix               7392 St. Ives Pl., West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
COURT OF APPEALS, 12TH DISTRICT (Full Term Commencing 2/9/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Stephen W. Powell                7499 Blue Fox Run West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Term Commencing 1/1/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Keith M. Spaeth                2238 Brockton Dr. Fairfield, Ohio 45014               
                                   
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Term Commencing 1/2/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Noah E. Powers II                4536 Rosemont Ct. Middletown, Ohio 45042               
                                   
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Term Commencing 1/3/2013)                                   
                                   
Rep     Craig D. Hedric                4510 Hamilton Mason Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - MAN - 4TH DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Tim Evans                219 S. D St. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
                                   
Rep     Richard L. Alderson                8222 LeSourdsville WC Rd. West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
Dem     Ronnie Wardrup                6535 Taylor Trace Ln. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
MEMBER OF STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - 8TH DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Lib     Daryl R. Olthaus               3391 Oxford Middletown Rd. Somerville, Ohio 45064               
                                   
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - WOMAN - 4TH DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     Bea Lyons               8620 LeSourdsville WC Rd. West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
Rep     Patricia F. Alderson                8222 LeSourdsville WC Rd. West Chester, Ohio 45069                
                                   
Dem     Jocelyn Bucaro                5929 Dickinson Trl. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
                                   
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE - MINOR PARTY                                   
                                   
Lib     Edward T. Fowler                821 Park Ave. Hamilton, Ohio 45013               
     Ham9wd1                              
                                   
Lib     Robert C. Coogan                5129 Aspenwood Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
     Liberty26                              
                                   
Lib     Bonnie Kelly                1589 Riverstone Way Monroe, Ohio 45050               
     Monroe 5                              
                                   
Lib     Andrew A. Peelman                1183 Heaton St. Hamilton, Ohio 45011               
     Ham2wd3                              
                                   
Lib     John Young                201 West Elkton Rd. Seven Mile, Ohio 45062               
      Wayne3                              
                                   
Lib     Daryl R. Olthaus                3391 Oxford Middletown Rd. Somerville, Ohio 45064               
     Milford3                              
                                   
MEMBER OF STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - 3RD DISTRICT (Montgomery County certifies and notifies Butler)                                   
                                   
Grn     Timothy Michael Bruce                              
                                   
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - MAN - 7TH DISTRICT (Warren County certifies and notifies Butler)                                   
                                   
Rep     Michael O. Eshleman     withdrawn                         
                                   
Rep     Bob McEwen                              
                                   
Dem     Peter L. Cassady                              
                                   
Dem     Keir Holeman                              
                                   
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE - WOMAN - 7TH DISTRICT (Warren County certifies and notifies Butler)                                   
                                   
Rep     Maggi Cook     withdrawn                         
                                   
Rep     Rebecca Heimlich                              
                                   
Rep     Jean Raga                              
                                   
Rep     Lori Viars     withdrawn                         
                                   
Dem     Jennifer O'Donnell                              
                                   
          FEDERAL CANDIDATES                         
                                   
REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS, 8TH DISTRICT                                   
                                   
Rep     John A. Boehner                7371 Charter Cup Ln. West Chester, Ohio 45069               
                                   
Rep     David Lewis               4261 Taylor Rd. Batavia, OH 45103               
                                   
UNITED STATES SENATOR                                    
                                   
Rep     David W. Dodt                              
                                   
Rep     Donna K. Glisman                              
                                   
Rep     Eric LaMont Gregory                              
                                   
Rep     Josh Mandel                              
                                   
Rep     Michael L. Pryce                              
                                   
Rep     Write-In                              
                                   
Dem     Sherrod Brown                              
                                   
Grn     Write-In                              
                                   
Grn     Write-In                              
                                   
Lib     Write-In                              
                                   
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/1/13)                                   
                                   
Rep     Terrence O'Donnell                              
                                   
Dem     Robert W. Price                              
                                   
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/2/13                                   
                                   
Rep     Robert R. Cupp                              
                                   
Dem     Fanon A. Rucker                              
                                   
Dem     William M. O'Neill                              
                                   
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 12/31/14                                   
                                   
Rep     Sharon L. Kennedy                              
                                   
Dem     Yvette McGee Brown                              
                                   
DELEGATES-AT-LARGE AND ALTERNATES-AT-LARGE TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION                                   
                                   
Dem     Barack Obama                              
                                   
Rep     Newt Gingrich                              
                                   
Rep     Jon Huntsman                              
                                   
Rep     Ron Paul                              
                                   
Rep     Rick Perry                              
                                   
Rep     Mitt Romney                              
                                   
Rep     Rick Santorum                              
                                   
DISTRICT DELEGATES AND DISTRICT ALTERNATES TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION                                   
                                   
Rep     Newt Gingrich                              
                                   
Rep     Jon Huntsman                              
                                   
Rep     Ron Paul                              
                                   
Rep     Rick Perry                              
                                   
Rep     Mitt Romney                              
                                   
Rep     Rick Santorum                              
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Originally posted by acclaro acclaro wrote:

Vet, then lets deploy the KISS (keep it simple principle):Do you prefer capitalism over socialism; I prefer capitalism.Do you prefer we go bankrupt or reign in our debt? I prefer fiscal soundness.Do you prefer $8.00/gal gas while you drive to WPAFB or $2.50/gal? I prefer $2.50.Do you prefer a country not hit by a nuclear bomb given to LAMEA terrorists coming in as a dirty bomb, or a non attack? I prefer the latter.A simple choice. A clear vision. Mitt Romney.



Again, I'll ask the question I asked before. How much of what is stated in 409's Best State/Worst State link was under Romney's administration?

To address your response....


I prefer capitalism (handled correctly). Socialism with emphasis on minority priority is what we are getting from Obama. Too many dam handouts to minorities while shafting the majority. Don't care for that as I watch the majority rights eroding to benefit select segments of society under the "give away the house" Democrats.

Obviously reigning in the debt is preferred (for the country as well as individual households). The ONLY logical choice here.

$8.00 per gallon as opposed to $2.50/gallon? How is Romney going to do that for us consumers, unless he regulates the oil and gas industry, starts drilling in off limits areas of the country and convinces the oil companies to build more refineries at a faster clip? How do you control an industry that gouges the consumer without hourly notices at the pump?

Dirty bomb....terrorists......

Think Romney has any better plan to protect the country than anyone else? Haven't heard his ideas on this as yet. Does he have any experience in this arena? How about any military/war experience? What about his foreign policies? Will he keep going from war to war as has been the foreign policies of Bush and Obama- IE. Iraq to Afghanistan, possibly Syria and Iran upcoming?   Not familiar with his beliefs.

It won't be as clear nor as simple for me until I hear more than what I hear each night in the news (local and national editions)from this guy. I hear him pounding on Santorum (or Gingrich when Newt had the lead early on) on a repetitive basis moreso than hearing him lay out his policies and what he would like to do as President. His approach seems vague as to his gameplan to this point. JMO
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Virtually all GOP members running unopposed, its time for a change in Butler Cty, including judges, treasurer, commission, across the board. 
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Fair enough questions Vet.

Try again:

1) Romney strongest on border control and illegal immigration. The Dream Act need not apply under Mitt, unlike Obama. I thought you left Az because of lowered wages from immigration of Latinos's?

2) Iran- crippling sanctions, and direct hit if required. No nuke under Mitt's stewardship.

3) Gas. Mitt's policy is clear; disallow the Chinese manipulation of their currency driving our $ downward in a spiral, and setting high export taxes on crude we export to foreign powers. The US has a huge crude surplus presently, that is being exported to Europe today. Mild winter translates to overcapacity in oil reserves, but export tariff tax will penalize Exxon, Chevron, Shell, etc, from exporting to highest bidder. Keeping crude barrels in US drives gas prices down, raising currency provides greater buying power of crude imported. Thirdly, Mitt is for fracking, and opening all federal land for drilling. Offshore ocean exploration and drilling will be lifted. And, nuclear power plants will be built, and additional REFINERIES.

Obama's Plan? Everyone drop $40,000 for a Toyota Prius or a Chevy Volt, which gives 100 miles on a charge.   

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Fair enough questions Vet.Try again:1) Romney strongest on border control and illegal immigration. The Dream Act need not apply under Mitt, unlike Obama. I thought you left Az because of lowered wages from immigration of Latinos's?2) Iran- crippling sanctions, and direct hit if required. No nuke under Mitt's stewardship.3) Gas. Mitt's policy is clear; disallow the Chinese manipulation of their currency driving our $ downward in a spiral, and setting high export taxes on crude we export to foreign powers. The US has a huge crude surplus presently, that is being exported to Europe today. Mild winter translates to overcapacity in oil reserves, but export tariff tax will penalize Exxon, Chevron, Shell, etc, from exporting to highest bidder. Keeping crude barrels in US drives gas prices down, raising currency provides greater buying power of crude imported. Thirdly, Mitt is for fracking, and opening all federal land for drilling. Offshore ocean exploration and drilling will be lifted. And, nuclear power plants will be built, and additional REFINERIES. Obama's Plan? Everyone drop $40,000 for a Toyota Prius or a Chevy Volt, which gives 100 miles on a charge.      ,  




I like the idea that Romney is strong at the border. You are correct. We did leave Tucson due to the poor job selections, low wages and no benefits scenario. Agree with his stance on illegals. Don't want 'em here either.

Sanctions for Iran? Ok, might work but will it bring them to their knees and shut them down on the rhetoric and the Gulf of Hormuz (sp?) blockade talk? Dunno. I've about had it with the Syrians, Iraquis, Iranians and the Afghans (on the book burning incident). To hell with the Afghans. If this is the way we're treated after driving the Taliban out (at least until we leave for good, then they'll be back), I say pull all US people/troops out and low level nuke 'em. Exteme, perhaps. Send a message- you betcha. Not gonna take anymore of the world's crap anymore.

Don't know how Romney will accomplish the Chinese manipulation of currency thing. If we have a surplus in gas, why do we have gouging going on at the pump? Isn't it common knowledge that if supplies are plentiful, prices favor the consumer? Apparently, not in this case. The oil companies just keep socking it to "we, the people" and no one is there to speak for us......ever. Tax the oil companies? Hell, they'll just pass it on to us. Nowhere to go in a monopoly driven industry.
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Mike,
 
I've been watching this race for awhile.  My question regarding Jeff's claim about the $1M dollars would be that if the money was there before Mary took office why didn't he or his predicesor return it when they had the chance in previous years?  I do enjoy his bio particularly the part where he describes himself as being treated as a "rock star" at Association meetings. 

Observer,

If I understand the mechanics of it correctly (and I am unsure that I do), it had always been the policy under previous Clerks of Court to transfer surpluses to the General Fund once a year at the end of the fiscal year. The small surpluses in previous years made this a non-issue until an increase in fees and the “cash for clunkers” program caused surpluses to grow.

When former Clerk of Courts Cindy Carpenter became a County Commissioner, Jeff Wyrick (who had been working in the Clerk of Courts office for ten years) was appointed interim Clerk of Court but served in that office for only a few weeks.  He was preparing to return the surplus funds on a monthly basis when the Central Committee met to appoint a Clerk to serve until the next election.  Mr. Wyrick lost by only a few votes to Mary Swaim (his opponent in the upcoming primary election).  Ms. Swaim, chose NOT to turn over the surplus funds but instead sat on the surplus until she felt she could make a political point out of it. 

That is my understanding.  You can read the “full story” here: http://jeffwyrick.org/?page_id=563
“Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012
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Hey Vet...

And the Dems have done such a good job for the last three yearsLOL
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It makes me nuts to watch the news and see that men such as Santorum or Newt are even still in the race (thanks religious right) Mitt in my mind is the only one that could defeat Obama.But it looks like that Santorum may be the nominee and he stands about as much chance as Mclame and Sarah Palin did in 2008.
 
I have this silly notion that Mitts religion is whats keeping the religious right from supporting Mitt Romney.
 
I think I would just stay home from the poles if Rick Santorum is the Republican candidate or else just write in Mickey Mouse on that section of the ballot.
 
Mitt Romney is the best and possibly only hope we have of ending Obamas reign.
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Agreed on both points Bo, and well stated. Please vote Tuesday, or before. Santorum will not win nomination, he's slipping as he has had his day in the sun. The debate is catching up with him.






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Mike,
 
Thanks for the response.  The Cash for Clunkers explanation doesn't make sense to me.  That program ran from July of 2009 through late August 2009.  It's very hard to believe that funds were just coming through in late 2011, that's almost 2 years!  It's the gov't so i guess it could be possible. 
 
I guess for me it's hard for Jeff to have it both ways.  He wants credit for the money turned over to the county that he didn't turn over.  If the practice was to turn it over monthly then how was there in excess of $700,000 in the account when Mrs. Swain took over?  From reading about Jeff he was Cindy's chief deputy for several years.  If it was the practice of Cindy to turn the money over annually then why is Jeff banging on Mary for doing the exact same thing Cindy did and turn it over annually?  From a budgeting perspective it seems to make perfect sense to do it annually as opposed to monthly in the event that the office has a money crunch and needs funds toward the end of the year.

I don't doubt your sincerity Mike it just seems to me Mrs. Swain has a legitimate point on the funds she turned over and Jeff seems like a decent enough guy and should focus more on the qualifications he has for the job. 
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Observer,

That doesn’t change the fact that Mr. Wyrick held the office of interim Clerk for only a few weeks, while Ms. Swaim was Clerk (and sat on the money) for nearly a year before she turned the money over at a politically opportune time.

“Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012
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