Comments for bryan suddith dot com

Comment on a little of this, a little of that by Mr Mike

Mr Mike — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:05:15 +0000

I totally agree. Thanks.

Comment on a little of this, a little of that by Zac

Zac — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:24:10 +0000

LET’S ignore any typos or spelling errors in your post for the sake of civility.

You know, you almost sound like a bleeding-heart liberal. That “mosque” is nothing more than an Islamic version of a YMCA. And we all know how devious the YMCA is.

Comment on a little of this, a little of that by steph

steph — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:48:34 +0000

Overall, the mosque doesn’t bother me, I do think it’s bad taste, but bad taste isn’t against the law.

Yes, the typos are enough to make me insane. I often print them and use them in my classroom – we laugh at the people – and then I remind them to remember that moment and not to become one of those people we mock.

I don’t watch any of the things you watch. I like trashy television.

Not sure when she’s going, but the World Equestrian Games are in Lexington in one month – it’s like the Olympics for horses. Could be a fun adventure for all of you…pure Kentucky.

Your kids will do great – public school is not the demon people make it out to be. On most days it is a fun and engaging environment.

I’m sooo happy you’re getting your jeep.

Best of luck on the podcast.

Comment on What if…. by Some Blogging Guy

Some Blogging Guy — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:11:58 +0000

South Florida has many “Mega Churches”. One in my area advertises the Pastor, not the cross. In fact, they removed the cross from the church as well as their denominational name to attract more of the “unchurched”.

I have a feeling many of them may still be “unchurched”.

Christ is the heart of the matter.

thanks sbg

Comment on Coke, Heroine and Wal-Mart by Liz Botha

Liz Botha — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:12:07 +0000

I ask for extra straws…for a rainy day And the new purple straws they’re serv’in up…makes not just my Diet Coke better, but my DAY better!

Comment on Politics and the numbers by David Esrati

David Esrati — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:16:14 +0000

Bryan- your analysis on real percentage is good.
However, at the polls- I did run into a lot of frustrated voters. From how far they had to drive, to where they were assigned, to the confusion about where the ARC was.
Signs on assigned polling places is valid- directing to vote centers.
Also- I’m waiting on numbers of rejected ballot requests for errors in filling out the form.
Some have said the Roberts name is golden-
and there is ballot fatigue- and continued abuse at the hands of the DDN.
But- thanks for the analysis- and btw- you should link to the post: http://esrati.com/centralized-defranchisement/5341/
not my site.
Glad you consider me a friend.
ed note: the post will be changed.

Comment on Politics and the numbers by Mike Bock

Mike Bock — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:11:48 +0000

Bryan, in my post on DaytonOS, that you refer to, I make a comparison between the voting rate in Montgomery County in the Special Democratic Primary Election in September 2006 and the Special Democratic Primary Election held just yesterday, July 13 and report that the voting rate in Montgomery County in 2010 was 30% smaller than in 2006. I blame that reduction on just one factor — the fact that the county in 2010 dramatically slashed the number of polling places from 156 to just 4.
You make a good point that there could be a lot of other factors that caused this 30% reduction and your post has caused me to look a little deeper.
You point out that Warren County did not reduce its number of polling places and yet it had a small turn-out. After reading your post, I checked the turnout for 2006, thinking that the turnouts in 2006 and 2010 in Warren County would be about the same. I’m shocked to learn that Warren County had a huge drop-off in participation from 2006 to 2010 — much larger proportionally than the drop-off in Montgomery County. In 2006 in Warren County there were 516 votes cast for the 3rd District Primary contest, but in 2010, there were only 191 votes cast — a whopping 63% decrease, compared to Montgomery County’s 30% decrease.
I disagreed that drastically reducing the number of polling places was a good idea. But, it’s hard to argue with the Warren County evidence. I’m now thinking that the low turnout in Montgomery County, overall, mostly must have been caused by other factors other than the change in polling locations.
ed note: Mike, I am glad I brought something to the discussion.

Comment on Politics and the numbers by Zac

Zac — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:04:56 +0000

You are right about candidates not inspiring voters to turn out. Say what you will about Obama, but he got folks to show up at the polls. That’s why I suspect the Republicans will put up a candidate with as much charisma as the president had in his run. Candidates have to give voters a reason to vote.
Of course, low voter turnout is a bigger problem than access. I blame the education system and the partisan press (mostly cable news, i.e. Fox, MSNBC, CNN). We don’t teach kids to think anymore in schools, just pass the test. The cable news networks have dumbed down the political process to popularity polls and partisan politics.
I read this post ready to argue (even though I know next to nothing of Dayton’s political scene), but I find myself agreeing with you.
ed note: Thanks Zac. I appreciate the comment and nod.

Comment on ah hah moment by Amanda Hite @sexythinker

Amanda Hite @sexythinker — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:55:31 +0000

you are so cool for writing this. i want you to know that i really appreciate you mentioning me.

Comment on Hodge Podge of stuff by Some Blogging Guy

Some Blogging Guy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:13:11 +0000

Good luck with the surgery if you have it. My wife had her’s out about ten years ago. It took one day. My niece had hers out last year and it was like going through the drive-through. Didn’t even stay a night in the hospital. Still, it is a serious procedure, and you will be on our prayer list until completed. All the best.
SBG