Comments on: Bellwether Update http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/ Trouble Ain't Over Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:01:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Pribek http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7418 Pribek Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:17:27 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7418 Kenski-I've always thought that one reason Missouri has been adept as a barometer is that there are roughly equal portions of urban and rural voters. St. Lou and KC are traditionally have a large number of Union member Dems and the rural areas (which would include the Springfield are even though it is on the way to being the new Cleveland) are more GOP>So, one usually has a slight edge depending on the amount of ruckus that is a good gauge of the larger picture. The Cat and Fiddle Lounge-Not sure iof it's still there, I'll check. A groovy '50s looking cocktail lounge located in the same area as the old Tower Theater. Which, if I have my mind straight, is also right by where they filmed the Ozarks Jubilee Show. I always imagined it as the go to bar for those musicians. When you walked in, there was a little sign that said; "A Serious Drinking Establishment' and, it was the place for a manly portion. Happy Hour was 10:00-1:00 so, it was also ideal for taking off the edge. Kenski-I’ve always thought that one reason Missouri has been adept as a barometer is that there are roughly equal portions of urban and rural voters. St. Lou and KC are traditionally have a large number of Union member Dems and the rural areas (which would include the Springfield are even though it is on the way to being the new Cleveland) are more GOP>So, one usually has a slight edge depending on the amount of ruckus that is a good gauge of the larger picture.

The Cat and Fiddle Lounge-Not sure iof it’s still there, I’ll check. A groovy ’50s looking cocktail lounge located in the same area as the old Tower Theater. Which, if I have my mind straight, is also right by where they filmed the Ozarks Jubilee Show. I always imagined it as the go to bar for those musicians. When you walked in, there was a little sign that said; “A Serious Drinking Establishment’ and, it was the place for a manly portion. Happy Hour was 10:00-1:00 so, it was also ideal for taking off the edge.

]]> By: Pat Darnell and Friends http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7415 Pat Darnell and Friends Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:05:44 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7415 Dave, Wasn't that the Cat Ballou? What was that place that you, Roy and Susan used to go? You used to talk about things as a teenager when I was just a wee one... but I free associated even back then. Poll Tax was related to Pole Cats in my mind.. and a dead pole cat in the middle of the road on a late night excursion in the Chevy four door with Dad driving... windows down as it was before A/C; "Whew, that smell is from the outside... skunk." My entire political beginnings can be described with these keywords: Korean War Veterans as Scout Masters and Coaches, Poll Tax, Pole Cats, my little dog 'Baby', ant hills in our yard, and performing for the evening PTA meetings. I guess ACORN is the nut that the old PTA's dropped; like us, nuts don't fall far from the trees. Thanks brudder for dragging out the old in me, once again. <i>ur-p-hole</i> Dave,
Wasn’t that the Cat Ballou? What was that place that you, Roy and Susan used to go? You used to talk about things as a teenager when I was just a wee one… but I free associated even back then. Poll Tax was related to Pole Cats in my mind.. and a dead pole cat in the middle of the road on a late night excursion in the Chevy four door with Dad driving… windows down as it was before A/C; “Whew, that smell is from the outside… skunk.”

My entire political beginnings can be described with these keywords: Korean War Veterans as Scout Masters and Coaches, Poll Tax, Pole Cats, my little dog ‘Baby’, ant hills in our yard, and performing for the evening PTA meetings.

I guess ACORN is the nut that the old PTA’s dropped; like us, nuts don’t fall far from the trees. Thanks brudder for dragging out the old in me, once again.
ur-p-hole

]]> By: Dave http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7410 Dave Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:36:26 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7410 I'm sure all of this has serious political implications but I'm intrigued about the " Cat and Fiddle." I think I've been there....or was it the " Over the Moon?" I was talking about poll tax with a retired Houston cop just the other day. In the 50's it was more important than a social security card. I’m sure all of this has serious political implications but I’m intrigued about the ” Cat and Fiddle.” I think I’ve been there….or was it the ” Over the Moon?”

I was talking about poll tax with a retired Houston cop just the other day. In the 50’s it was more important than a social security card.

]]> By: Pat Darnell and Friends http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7408 Pat Darnell and Friends Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:06:03 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7408 <a href="http://moopigwisdom.blogspot.com/2008/10/first-general-election-presidential.html" rel="nofollow"><b>See [HERE]</b></a> After the debates, SurveyUSA has MO and TX all red for the McCain/Palin dynamic duo... See: Missouri SurveyUSA for 8/17/2008 before the debates <a href="http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=4a07b92c-34aa-42fd-88ba-27f38ac83a3c" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> But MO-Sho-Me is pulling for a Democrat Governor: See Misouri 9/25/2008 <a href="http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=9cb3dd6c-723e-4835-a673-f8a563625cca" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> <a href="https://secure5.ctsg.com/rtv/ovr/index.asp?ms=WBR" rel="nofollow"><b>Rock the Vote: Online Voter RE-RE-RE-registration</b></a> It doesn't appear that I could register online for MO or TX... after October 4th, hmmmm. Must register 30 days before the day to vote. MO took my email though, and promises to "keep me in the loop..." - - - - -- - - Today's larcenous google subjects: Does anyone remember the scandalous Poll Tax back around '60 through '65? Did you also know that JFK did not start the space race with Russia... it was Ike working behind the scenes long before upstart John? Okay stick a fork in me, or flip me over -- I'm done for the week. See [HERE] After the debates, SurveyUSA has MO and TX all red for the McCain/Palin dynamic duo…

See: Missouri SurveyUSA for 8/17/2008 before the debates HERE

But MO-Sho-Me is pulling for a Democrat Governor: See Misouri 9/25/2008 HERE

Rock the Vote: Online Voter RE-RE-RE-registration
It doesn’t appear that I could register online for MO or TX… after October 4th, hmmmm. Must register 30 days before the day to vote. MO took my email though, and promises to “keep me in the loop…”
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Today’s larcenous google subjects:
Does anyone remember the scandalous Poll Tax back around ‘60 through ‘65?
Did you also know that JFK did not start the space race with Russia… it was Ike working behind the scenes long before upstart John?

Okay stick a fork in me, or flip me over — I’m done for the week.

]]> By: Kenski http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7405 Kenski Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:03:55 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7405 Do you think MO will vote Democrat this year? Given their track record for predicting the outcome of the last X number of presidential elections I'm curious to know what the Zeitgeist is there right now (and if there's any schadenfreude floating around, of course) I can't imagine any of my "Show Me State" relatives voting for the Democrats, but I'm curious about the rest of the folk there. My in-laws (bless 'em) tend to vote based on popular opinion... never doubt the power of the media! Do you think MO will vote Democrat this year? Given their track record for predicting the outcome of the last X number of presidential elections I’m curious to know what the Zeitgeist is there right now (and if there’s any schadenfreude floating around, of course)

I can’t imagine any of my “Show Me State” relatives voting for the Democrats, but I’m curious about the rest of the folk there. My in-laws (bless ‘em) tend to vote based on popular opinion… never doubt the power of the media!

]]> By: Pat Darnell and Friends http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7403 Pat Darnell and Friends Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:14:44 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7403 I see many hanging chads in these cards... I see many hanging chads in these cards…

]]> By: Pribek http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7401 Pribek Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:42:59 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7401 105%, that is effective. If only half of those show up it will be a stellar turnout. 105%, that is effective. If only half of those show up it will be a stellar turnout.

]]> By: Sans Direction http://pribek.net/2008/10/09/bellwether-update/comment-page-1/#comment-7399 Sans Direction Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:23:33 +0000 http://pribek.net/?p=2250#comment-7399 ACORN. They're such an effective organization. In Marion County, Indiana, AKA Indianapolis, the place I work, 105% of the adult population is registered to vote. Can't wait to hear about the voter turnout. ACORN. They’re such an effective organization. In Marion County, Indiana, AKA Indianapolis, the place I work, 105% of the adult population is registered to vote. Can’t wait to hear about the voter turnout.

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