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[scooterbug44]

I post "national" issue threads because I want to get other people's opinions on them and see the variety of reactions. They may not be about issues that are just in Sowal, but they are still issues that affect our lives.

Yes, the media reports on those issues, but I want to hear the opinions of REAL people, not the sensationalized teaser, packaged sound bite, or poll based on the opinions of people who willingly answer a telephone pollster's skewed questions.

Maybe a separate political forum since there will probably be more national political posts with the coming elections etc.?

 

[Bob]

Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.

After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:

It's all about harnessing the energy of frustration. Maybe one day we may heat our homes with this vibe.

 

[Kurt]

It's all about harnessing the energy of frustration. Maybe one day we may heat our homes with this vibe.

Seems we may burn them down.

 

[seacrestkristi]

Thre roof, the roof, the roof is on fire....

 

[Kurt]

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Thanks! I have let things evolve. I have resisited my nature to subdivide.

After looking at the front page of the political forum I agree that local issues should be on the main board - All About SoWal. I saw this coming - starting a political forum is like opening a can of something. Is it worms, spam, or whoop ass? :scratch:

 

[BeachSiO2]

I just click the New Posts button so I don't ever pay attention to where its posted, unless I start the thread and then it must be in the right place because it made the most sense to me.

Oh where to post you
My kernel of great wisdom
Ignorance is bliss

 

[DuneLaker]

The local information news on SoWal is invaluable to get a glimmer of what is going on in local politics and government. From heads up on meetings to unfiltered South Walton opinions, this message board is critical. We really need a daily radio/tv news show to compliment this message board. Currently, our county commissioners and other elected officials offer very little real news or quotes on important and controversial issues. Their PR guys have instructed them to lie low. The ones running for reelection are also trying to keep a low profile by not campaigning early or attending public events where they might be questioned. Over the last four years, you might have seen a puff pet project piece, but they don't return calls on important issues like the blue signs, taxes, insurance, the budget, seawalls, state of the local economy, bankrupt issues, developments in default, etc. Reporters should insist they get quotes from elected officials on these important topics. Reporters should not let the county staff or their assistants take the heat off or answer for them. Cindy Meadows has been in the news on real topics more than others. She must return phone calls to reporters or constituents.

 

[Andy A]

I, for one, know Commissioner Meadows returns phone calls and answers emails, even some as trivial as the ones I sometimes ask about. It will be a great loss to Walton county when she is no longer on the Commission. If we are fortunate enough to get someone half as good as she has been to replace her, we will be extremely lucky. I will listen very carefully to what the candidates to replace her have to say. The way our local government is now structured, the fate and future of South Walton will depend on who sits on the county Commission. Please follow this and other Commission races very closely and when once elected, hold the Commissioner's feet to the fire regarding what they said and promised during the campaign.

 

[avalon]

On another board that I frequent on a daily basis they have a "Current Events" section where we can discuss all those newsworthy things that we hear about from the media. But that board has many members from other places all over the world so it gets kinda hairy in discussions there. But it is very informative when you are talking to folks from Israel, Hong Kong, Australia, and just about anywhere else you can think of.

I would love to have the address of this site. Nothing more enlightening than a truly different point of view. I reccomend "Link TV" if you have access to Direct TV (satelite). They have newscasts from all over, including the middle east.