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This bill is total insanity, it would make campus less safe, simply thru gunfail.
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Are we ever going to see term limits? State or Federal, not one person who now holds office will EVER vote for term limits. The only way is to VOTE them out. NEVER VOTE FOR THE INCUMBENT! That is the only way to get them out of office (And back to work!)
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I would never deny anyone the right to their opinion--I would not like a vulgar display of profanity or a direct threat . . . but, if that made the person feel better, more power to them, if the forum allowed. However, open discourse is our way, not the exception, except to the liberal. The liberal ideology is a fail...
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Isn't this the same David Boyle that hasn't spoke up about giving church/private schools "duel enrollment" in homeschooling? What this does is take from public schools and true homeschool allotment money. This allows them to receive an allotment of $2400/student every year.
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So the BSA would include the pension payment? So if the school district needs more of the BSA then it would slow down the rate of employee salary and benefit increases?
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Blankenyblank, you notice that my comment was removed? Apparently, an opposing viewpoint to the liberal mindset is not allowed. Golly, Stalin would have loved this system, as would Hitler, Pol Pot, Mao, etc. Yeah, censorship under Alice is alive and well at the Dispatch.
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Paraphrasing Dean Wormer, smug and stupid is no way to go through life.....
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He didn't say that's what he wanted. He simply said that if they want to make their own rules then that's the best way to do it. Obviously he knows that his suggestion would result in the University becoming private...that was the entire point of his statement.
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Keeping it in my car is not safe, especially these days with the 100s of cars being stolen. (So much for relying on the police, eh?) For one, guns ARE NOT TOYS. If someone is treating a gun as a toy, that might be the time to call the police. As with any weapon, you need training. (That includes your hand-to-han...
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Parked half a mile away. Waited forty minutes in one line before being told to go around and wait in a different line. Waited another forty minutes, but the school was so packed it was physically impossible to reach the tables. Whoever thought a caucus was a good idea, or that it was a good plan to cram most of Anch...
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What part of " . . . shall not be abridged." don't you folks understand? Constitution is the supreme law of the land--not pick and choose.
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Conservatives: Those who keep, preserve, from being damaged, lost, or wasted? Fiscal: Having to do with the public treasury or revenues?
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This is not news. Please don't print this drivel again.
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If “Choose what works” impIies that to you, that's great. You put " " around the words 'Choose what works', meaning that 'Choose what works' were the words that Obama actually spoke. Because of these " ", the only meaningful difference between "Choose what works" and “There is little difference between Communi...
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According to the legislative website, House Finance is scheduled to hear HB247 on Thursday, March 31st. http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/29?Root=HB%20247 Rep. Seaton really knew his oil tax law. What he didn’t know, he wasn’t afraid to ask the experts giving testimony. That goes also for Reps. Josephson and Tarr...
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Bob, allowed me to present you with some examples. Between January 2001 to January 2003, Democratic control Senate stalled all conservative appellate court nominees without taking any action. Many of the Democratic senators back then are the ones complaining right now. Also, during the 2007 election year, Senate Judici...
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Couldn't agree more with you. This reminds me of Arizona (http://www.adn.com/sites/default/files/styles/ad_slideshow_wide/public/CefQmvsUMAEWYTy.jpg?itok=TT-25Su7) How long were these people standing in line? How much time was spent from beginning to end of caucusing? It's so much easier to go vote in the morning, ...
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The Bible calls you a fool who rebels against His moral authority and don't fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of him -God/Jesus who has the power and authority to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Funding comes from the state (mostly), local governments (for some districts), and a little from the Feds. A few years back, the amount on the unfunded liability started growing like crazy, making it very hard for districts to budget. The state essentially said, your part is 22% (I think that's it) and we've got all ...
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I get that some people have a desperate need for attention, need to see their name in the paper, but is this really something worthy of the Dispatch? Is the need to troll click bait and drive Internet traffic that great?
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"Fields was convicted in May 2015 of misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault and recklessly endangering another person. "
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Sounds like they need to ban alcohol instead of guns, then.
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Back in the day, years ago before the 'photo-radar' was an Anchorage issue, I wrote a letter to editor of the Daily News which saw publication, about speeding Anchorage area drivers going fast all the way to Seward and Homer. I suggested there be 'photo-radar' along those routes to keep tabs on these scoff-laws as they...
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Juneau went overwhelmingly to Bernie. Just left the caucus. Juneau's numbers were more dramatic than Bethel.
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Blogger L.A. is actually causing harm to someone with these articles. And Willamette Week is responsible, for allowing her to do this. I don't for a moment believe that there would have been any protests related to the restaurant if WWeek had not published the original article. And apparently the harm that she is doin...
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Great job CHRISTIAN SOLDIER
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District 18 - Hiliary 69 Sanders 252
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Millions of people like me, carry legally daily without incident. How arrogant of you to state that one would be inclined to shoot over a disagreement over ideology in an academic setting. You folks are simply incredible in your assertions, no matter how absurd or lacking in truth. I paid to be in those classes. I ...
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"...throw off the tax yoke so often and enthusiastically clamped around their necks by rapacious government..." Yes, how dare they force upon us those roads and parks and schools! Who asked for police and fire protection? And don't get me started on water and sewer services!
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not to mention hoofing it uphill chatting all the way. muscle weighs more than fat so...prepping with hikes for a couple of years...she may be in better shape than numbers would suggest.
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You move in stealthily and if you're close enough you grab their arm with one hand and twist your body in a motion that I can't describe at the moment; yes any weapon requires training the problem is that a gun doesn't require training to purchase or utilize so often times a gun is treated exactly as a toy; I've called...
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Access to guns doesn't kill people. Ignorance does.
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Wow....Is this leading to a "push comes to shove" in the future? United we stand !
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Every party has a pooper, that's why we invited you.... I bet Angela will shed a few pounds on her adventure. I wish her fair winds and happy trails.
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Excellent debate points. My debate teacher in High School would have approved. However, have your points resulted in persuading your audience that, as 40-20 is wrong when posits that : “There is little difference between Communism and Capitalism according to Barack Hussein Obama”? One can win the battle and lose th...
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So local communities fear the fact that they will have to actually contribute more toward their retirement and pension for their own employees?
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I can see that the new comment system does not discourage incivility. Liberty has never been absolute. My liberty to do as I will stops where it infringes on the liberty of others. In a civil society, the goal is to work through the inevitable conflicts that arise when individuals want liberties that other individuals ...
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I don't know what the LEGAL structure of the Parking Authority was but clearly they were doing the dirty work for the city.
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My guns have stopped crimes in progress, more than once. Only one of those times may have been counted in those stats. Stats are meaningless when it comes to real-life experiences. I'm prepared, not betting.
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Why not chuck the "Stuck-Fast-Ferry" in there as fill?
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the bane of growing one's own will be thieves: some people too lazy. some people opportunistic. some people just mean and evil. some people rent and can't get permission from landlords. some people don't have the privacy legally required. some people have no "yard". did I mention lazy, opportunistic and evil?
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I wish it would be more visible but the reality is when its not popular hide it till the last minute, makes it harder for all to read the details an put their 2cents in.
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Uh, Adam Lanza was 20, mentally ill, and off his meds, as were the rest of the shooters in school shootings, except for Virginia Tech. Again, a minimum of 4,110 crimes stopped daily, millions carry daily without incident. Sandy Hook. The liberal state of CT decided to spend $687M in homeland security grants from the...
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There may be some elements of this bill that could be better. But its foundation is wise. The most dangerous places in our society are those where guns are forbidden. Jurisdictions with the most gun restrictions often also are very dangerous places indeed, but everyone is forced to be defenseless. Laws forbidding g...
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So, this was my first caucus and it was the charlie-foxtrot I expected. I came prepared with a book to read while waiting. I expected to get out of there by noon and did, so that was good. Apparently they had to rent the HS for this? That probably explains the single location for Anchorage... It all about the mone...
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Alaska is Feelin The Bern!! The man has more integrity than any candidate on either side of the aisle.
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how do they test? look at a bud..smoke it and say (in a high, squeaky, strained voice)" yup, it's gooddddd ...tblllblbllllbbbblllll..cough, cough"
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2nd Amendment Keep and Bare arms. I don't want UAA to be a SOFT TARGET. I would hope that many folks who are familiar and comfortable with their conceal carry do so as a deterrent to a goofy and to protect themselves and others.
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The BMI calculations available on line are rough estimates at best. The more accurate systems involve being weighed and being suspended in a swimming pool. Even then, there are all sorts of athletes out there who do not fit the BMI preferred numbers and are quite good at what they do. How one metabolizes different...
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Facts? Yes. Mass media isn't exactly trustworthy. There's a journalist from ABC News that clues you in on that at Ted Talks. Making subliminal advertising illegal was one thing; telling the mob what it wants to hear over and over works just as well.
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Maybe Ristretto can come out with a fresh roast called "The New McCarthyism."
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Just remember that nothing is "free" it is government subsidized. Someone pays. The only candidate with the temperament and wisdom to be effective is Hillary Clinton.
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Hilary's dodging the jailer and Bernie's in lala-land.
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Responsible parents would teach their kids gun safety, whether they choose to carry or not.
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Bad things happen to good people where and when they happen. There are those we call criminals who commit acts that are contrary to the public peace and constitute violence against the person or property. We call these acts crimes. You who are against carry in the classroom would deny a student--adult--the ability...
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Curiouos JP, but what do you think think a a Presidential candidate is to say under those circumstances? What statement would have made you personally happy?
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guest squared: You might want to read Coach K's press release regarding this issue.
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The problem with "transparent and open government" is that, as soon as a politician discloses a bill or firm intention, it causes a lot of partisan rhetoric which prevents flexible negotiation. This year, the legislature, unusually, has been able to minimize the partisan bickering in favor of significant and generally...
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It's going to be fun watch Higgins go down in flames.
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Cut Cut Cut....how's that!
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They got to keep a percentage, and it went to the private sector. They started placing photoradar units on sidestreets and other places that weren't real issues but were great at generating revenue. They also started patrolling into private lots, looking for expired tabs and anything else they could write. Yes, it sh...
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I am not demeaning her by any means, and wish her all the best. You are taking my words out of their proper context. The fact remains that she is still obese, and still faces severe health consequences. Those are medical FACTS, not any personal opinions. Do you not care at all about her long term health? Heart dis...
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District 18: 352 Sanders (83.6%) , 69 Clinton (16.4%). 15 Sanders delegates , 3 Clinton delegates. Turnout was a total of 421 (which was twice the participants in 2008, the highest until this year).
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The author is working on the presumption of only 2 political candidates, one from each party. As long as American continue to see only a single path to political organization, by use of two PRIVATE organizations, we can not expect a political system that can represent the concerns of all Americans. I will again s...
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Actually, EVERYTHING that I have said here is extremely important and very relevant. Unless, of course, you don't care if she dies or becomes disabled in a few years. Do you not realize that Heart Disease is by far and away the #1 killer in our country? Are you not aware of the links between obesity and heart dise...
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Aw Shucks, Thanks. I lived in the south for 10 years,late 50's-late 60's and your "statement" is meaningless to me.
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Wow..pretty ignorant statement. How many of the "other side" have infiltrated your precious liberal rallies and caused this violence of which you speak? How many of the "other side" have blocked roadways in order to stifle others freedom of speech and assembly?? I guess this is one of those rhetorical questions that re...
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Yeah great event if you could get in. We were turned away at the door. Poor planning and execution all around. I guess the party has enough support and does not need anymore. This was pointless and not how it is suppose to work.
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all it takes is for one story to be "accurate" for me. One life saved by an arms citizen is enough. In 30 seconds you can find 100s of cases that are not on the the demonized NRA site. maybe this on with a mom breastfeeding is good enough...or should we disarm her and have her call 911 http://wncn.com/2015/11/06/nc-...
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The BIG problem for school districts is, they have to do their fall budget now. ASD has to have had theirs to the Assembly already, by statute. So they have a budget and everyone knows it's not the REAL budget. In the meantime, the Leg works in secret and you can't even second-guess them despite their claims of havin...
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It's an absurd accusation and if you understood the character of most communist regimes you wouldn't have said it. Unless of course you are overwhelmed by your bias. Now if you want to call the guy unrealistic, a dreamer, maybe a Euro socialist who believes in a much higher level of support fo those who live at the ...
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First, prove your assertion. You paint a rather broad stroke with your representation without any facts to back them up. Every male in my family of legal age carries legally. Most of the people I know carry. I am well trained, competent, and capable. Fact: millions of law abiding carry daily without incident. Fact...
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Yes indeed Tom. Thanks for the reminder.
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I'm simply using the calculator that the National Institute of Health has. And the 2nd most important indicator that determines obesity and a risk to health after BMI is your waist size. And her waist is clearly still very large. Go to the NIH and CDC websites, and you will see that this is true. Look, I applaud...
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My view of the whole situation is that ENFORCEMENT should never be for Revenue Generating Purposes because it creates a perverse incentive for enforcement. Right now Mayor Berkowitz want to use the Police for REVENUE GENERATING and we shouldn't be treated as pawns in revenue generating schemes for Mayors.
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Given recent events we should ban some religions as they clearly preset a danger to us all....oh wait that would be against the Constitutional foundation of our country and religion doesn't kill anyone...crazy people do.
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kyle ...maybe do some research and then you will be better informed
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As one who has been 'trained' since I was about 8 years old to disarm, both knife and pistol . . . I would be very careful recommending anything. Or, saying that one can 'slip' up on a nutcase. Leave training and advice to a Sensei or other qualified self-defense instructor. Further, the way you write, bothers. I...
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Good job Bernie!
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Noam Chomsky (Understanding Power; Ch. 10, footnote 28): "...Comparison of the impact of social spending on poverty rates reveals a vast difference between the U.S. and other industrialized countries...the U.S. tax and transfer system creates a 28.5 % reduction in the poverty rate whereas the tax and transfer system in...
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Tier 1 & 2 is based off high consecutive 3 years, tier 3 is based off high 5 consecutive years. Tier 3 ended in July 2006 the other tiers ended in 1996 and 1986 so there have been no brand new employees entering into these systems for 10 years! Tier 4 is defined contribution and is one of the big reasons state and loca...
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I had no idea pot was selling for those prices! (BTW, welcome to Eugene...and life!, George) since the day I got here 40 years ago, I've been in a circle of folks living a lifestyle copacetic to growing marijuana. (hugs if I know you) not necessarily involved, but I never paid for what was some of the earliest, best ...
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I am sorry that you have experienced a heart attack. I hope that have fully recovered and will prosper for many years.
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Fairbanks went overwhelmingly for Bernie! Really huge turnout.
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More likely (a) a much larger turnout than the part-time, understaffed volunteer planners anticipated, based on past caucus experience. and (b) "demo-cats" don't tend to herd up effectively.. (unlike the less-than-reflective "me-too-ers" of that other party)
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News flash, We are a welfare state! Which brings up the question who is going to pay an income tax when 60% of the state will be exempt?
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Ms Stark is an adult living her life as she sees fit, she seems to know who she is and where she is in her life, and she's kind enough to share part of it with others. If you've got a story to tell, tell in on your own, don't piggyback your health crusade onto someone else's story.
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I kind of agree. I'm registered Non Partisan for a reason. For me to change for a day would be a farce.
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UAA is not affordable for residents. I am speaking from experience. I will be paying off student loans from UAA for another 15 years. You need to back up what you are saying.
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The bigot gate swings both ways. Here we have a bigot on the left calling someone on the right a bigot because he disagrees with the world view of the leftwing bigot.
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LOL (March 26, 1:51 PM, after Bernie won Alaska)
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They later came out and said they had counted cards from Hillary supporters who had left early and she ended up with 86 votes. What a screw up.
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Funny how nut job, mass shooters won't follow the regent's policy. Maybe when an event happens these regents will go and try to talk to the nut job and offer them a hug to stop shooting at people. I'm sure that will work splendidly. I hope these regents are some that are on the chopping block for budget cuts and they c...
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Maybe it could be a ballot where you vote for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and maybe 4th choice. If your 1st choice doesn't make the 15% minimum, your vote goes to your second choice. Repeat as necessary.
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Aw Shucks, Thanks. I lived in the south for 10 years, late 50's-late 60's and your "statement" whatever statement your point makes is meaningless to me.
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It takes volunteers and some local 4 to put on events like these... do you realize how few volunteers there are who take on most of the community projects in Anchorage? Everyone complaining might well think about volunteering themselves! A few more volunteers in any local endeavor always makes a big difference in enj...
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Denmark only has 5 million people, and recently shut their borders against Syrian refugees. What works for a country the size of Seattle, really doesn't apply to a country in excess of 300 million people, supporting millions of immigrants legal and illegal. Denmark is a poor example to follow. Or is everyone prepare...
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Funny article 😄
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A critical thinking textbook might categorize this post as an example of sweeping generalization. That aside, I would argue that all fields of knowledge have an ideology, though many strive to render it natural or invisible. Subject matter, epistemology, and ideology join hands to the extent that a branch of knowledge ...
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Just so you know: AZ WAS a secret ballot primary, and was also full of shenanigans. The vote was called at 1% when 1000's of ppl were still in line. 2/3 of the voters had their party affiliation changed without their consent and were forced to vote with provisional ballots. Also they closed more than half the polls b...
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