tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post496998764663560848..comments2023-09-11T23:57:00.520-05:00Comments on Velvet Sacks: Hope VotesLinda@VShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-45507512803252619382007-10-26T23:11:00.000-05:002007-10-26T23:11:00.000-05:00Jenclair, thanks for visiting. Since Jindal won w...Jenclair, thanks for visiting. Since Jindal won without a run-off, I'm thinking there were a lot of hopeful Louisiana folks who voted last Saturday. Let's cross our fingers.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-45956414309106234012007-10-25T22:38:00.000-05:002007-10-25T22:38:00.000-05:00That is exactly what I said: Jindal gives me hope...That is exactly what I said: Jindal gives me hope. It will be a hard road, but at least someone is willing to start, step-by-step, on the journey. He's smart and he's sincere; I'm hoping for the best.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-38230712170368447342007-10-24T17:18:00.000-05:002007-10-24T17:18:00.000-05:00Sandy, I know it shouldn't, but it DOES make me fe...Sandy, I know it shouldn't, but it DOES make me feel better to know that the U.S. isn't the only country suffering from leadership problems. Thanks for letting us know we're not alone.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-89056470785249053672007-10-24T16:54:00.000-05:002007-10-24T16:54:00.000-05:00I only wish we had someone here in the UK who coul...I only wish we had someone here in the UK who could give this country a glimmer of hope. We seem to be going backwardwards, foul-up after foul-up its just ludicrous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-690338968717445342007-10-23T21:52:00.000-05:002007-10-23T21:52:00.000-05:00Sister-Three, yeah, I know you sisters are weird. ...Sister-Three, yeah, I know you sisters are weird. That's what I like about you.;)<BR/><BR/>I think Jindal's age is an advantage, in that he may not yet have learned not to rock the boat. Our boat needs some serious rockin'.<BR/><BR/>Janet, a leader who "doesn't do any more damage" sounds like a great start, but I won't be satisfied until there's someone in office who can repair some of the recent damage and show us some progress. I can dream, can't I?Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-3657453909219426322007-10-23T08:50:00.000-05:002007-10-23T08:50:00.000-05:00all I ask for in a leader is that he or she doesn'...all I ask for in a leader is that he or she doesn't do any more damage and actually makes an effort at improving things. But I'm aware that the people in the highest positions are often slapped down by the representatives, who have their own agendas. <BR/><BR/>Last Sunday I watched Masterpiece Theatre on PBS, there's a new series just started about a British female supermarket manager who becomes Prime Minister. She's full of idealism and honestly thinks she can make a change for the better. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out but I don't expect to see a happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-9476960507058508782007-10-23T06:12:00.000-05:002007-10-23T06:12:00.000-05:00Velvet...I hope you know the sisters have weird hu...Velvet...I hope you know the sisters have weird humor. I read about your guy in the paper yesterday. i hope he does as he intends. I think lots of time the new guy intends to do right, but with all the corruption where he is going...sometimes he just 'steps in it and does not even mean to'. <BR/><BR/>The mayor of our town is my good friend...and a black man. I tell him to watch his step and watch all those who try to get him to do the 'wrong thing'. He has told me that daily he has to resist those who want to lead him into a path of unrighteousness.Galla Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765021266883258286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-726217221745722502007-10-22T21:03:00.000-05:002007-10-22T21:03:00.000-05:00Maxngabbie, I have some ideological differences wi...Maxngabbie, I have some ideological differences with this governor-elect, to the point that if he had been a supreme court justice nominee, I would have opposed his appointment. Our state, in it's present state, can't afford the luxury of choosing sides and campaigning on social issues, and I do believe Jindal is capable of putting those issues aside and taking care of business. We need somebody to help us pull ourselves out of this mire.<BR/><BR/>Sister-Three, if all we're entitled to is one mistake, I'm seriously S.O.L. I've made way more than that already.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-41230210025282966952007-10-22T06:34:00.000-05:002007-10-22T06:34:00.000-05:00Velvet...everyone is entitled to one mistake...oh,...Velvet...everyone is entitled to one mistake...oh, you just made yours when you thought this Republican was the answer to your problems.Galla Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765021266883258286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-87850046532011990232007-10-22T06:05:00.000-05:002007-10-22T06:05:00.000-05:00Velvet, every vote casted is a leap of faith. Not ...Velvet, every vote casted is a leap of faith. Not one of us know for sure how things will play out, but as always, time will tell. <BR/>What do I look for in a leader? <BR/>Strength and integrity.<BR/>The one's that get my vote share very similar values to mine. Reason being, as we are ALL human, we make daily decisions based on our value system, why would an elected offical be any different?<BR/>I believe your single vote was a wise choice for your state ;)maxngabbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573337074131005220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-58968863407085509202007-10-21T21:46:00.000-05:002007-10-21T21:46:00.000-05:00Creekhiker, I'm mostly hopeful that a brighter, yo...Creekhiker, I'm mostly hopeful that a brighter, younger man will realize he has an opportunity to build a legacy -- as opposed to the good ol' boys who just want to maintain the status quo long enough to get their four-year piece of the pie.<BR/><BR/>Annie, we haven't always had the best candidates to choose from, so I'm hoping Jindal will prove to be cut from a different cloth. It hasn't been that many years since we had a run-off election between an incumbent governor who had been indicted on federal charges (Edwin Edwards, currently in prison) and a former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan (David Duke). There were bumper stickers at the time that read, "Vote for the crook, it's important."Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-74091097799752387942007-10-21T20:12:00.000-05:002007-10-21T20:12:00.000-05:00I just read about Jindal's win in the Arkansas Dem...I just read about Jindal's win in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette this morning. And now I read again about him here. I will hope, with you, Velvet, that he brings progressive and humane leadership to your state.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273873865160002759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-80918094435482213892007-10-21T20:06:00.000-05:002007-10-21T20:06:00.000-05:00I'm with Yajeev. I'm so jaded. They all lie; they ...I'm with Yajeev. I'm so jaded. They all lie; they all cater to big business. I haven't felt hopeful at the polls since 1984... Hope would be good.CreekHiker / HollysFollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-14244210954109833152007-10-21T18:21:00.000-05:002007-10-21T18:21:00.000-05:00Yajeev, considering all the candidates we've had i...Yajeev, considering all the candidates we've had in the past 20 years, I suggest you start a grass-roots movement for Ross Perot. He could be your man.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-42994049103316132942007-10-21T17:01:00.000-05:002007-10-21T17:01:00.000-05:00I want a candidate with a clear strategy for handl...I want a candidate with a clear strategy for handling an alien invasion.yajeevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723977659004457064noreply@blogger.com