Decision 08http://decision08.newsvine.com/en-usCopyright 2012Wed, 4 Feb 2009 06:58:47 +0000Sat, 19 May 2012 17:45:56 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWas it wrong to 'fake' music at the presidential inauguration?

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Was it wrong to 'fake' music at the presidential inauguration?

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  • 32088
    Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
    22%
  • 32089
    No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
    69%
  • 32090
    Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
    9%

VoteTotal Votes: 31258

It's been revealed that most people who heard a classical music performance at Barack Obama's inauguration were listening to a tape recording, not a live performance.

Results
Total of 31,258 votes

22%
Yes. The organizer shouldn't have tried to fool the masses at such an important event.
6,884 votes
68.6%
No. Who cares? It sounded great, and that's what matters.
21,435 votes
9.4%
Maybe. If this is how this administration starts out ...
2,939 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/23/2346850-was-it-wrong-to-fake-music-at-the-presidential-inaugurationhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/23/2346850-was-it-wrong-to-fake-music-at-the-presidential-inaugurationmusicobamainaugurationFri, 23 Jan 2009 18:27:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat should be the Obama administration's top priority in its first 100 days?

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What should be the Obama administration’s top priority in its first 100 days?

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  • 31826
    The economy
    83%
  • 31827
    The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
    7%
  • 31828
    Universal health care
    4%
  • 31829
    Improving America’s image abroad
    2%
  • 31830
    Other
    4%

VoteTotal Votes: 144466

Results
Total of 144,466 votes

83.3%
The economy
120,373 votes
7.4%
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
10,643 votes
3.6%
Universal health care
5,211 votes
1.8%
Improving America’s image abroad
2,532 votes
4%
Other
5,707 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2334742-what-should-be-the-obama-administrations-top-priority-in-its-first-100-dayshttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2334742-what-should-be-the-obama-administrations-top-priority-in-its-first-100-daysiraqafghanistaneconomyhealth-carewarobamaforeign-affairsTue, 20 Jan 2009 22:17:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postHow would you rate Barack Obama's inauguration speech?

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How would you rate Barack Obama's inauguration speech?

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  • 31807
    A - Masterful
    44%
  • 31808
    B - Solid
    32%
  • 31809
    C - Fair
    14%
  • 31810
    D - Poor
    5%
  • 31811
    F - Failure
    4%

VoteTotal Votes: 200367

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Total of 200,367 votes

44.4%
A - Masterful
88,966 votes
31.9%
B - Solid
63,879 votes
13.8%
C - Fair
27,647 votes
5.5%
D - Poor
10,976 votes
4.4%
F - Failure
8,899 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2333299-how-would-you-rate-barack-obamas-inauguration-speechhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2333299-how-would-you-rate-barack-obamas-inauguration-speechspeechobamainaugurationTue, 20 Jan 2009 17:26:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postAgree or Disagree: The nation's expectations for Barack Obama have been set too high

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Agree or Disagree: The nation's expectations for Barack Obama have been set too high

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  • 31789
    Strongly Agree
    36%
  • 31790
    Agree
    31%
  • 31791
    Neutral
    11%
  • 31792
    Disagree
    14%
  • 31793
    Strongly Disagree
    7%

VoteTotal Votes: 46498

Results
Total of 46,498 votes

36%
Strongly Agree
16,735 votes
31.2%
Agree
14,525 votes
11.2%
Neutral
5,207 votes
14.2%
Disagree
6,591 votes
7.4%
Strongly Disagree
3,440 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2332878-agree-or-disagree-the-nations-expectations-for-barack-obama-have-been-set-too-highhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/20/2332878-agree-or-disagree-the-nations-expectations-for-barack-obama-have-been-set-too-highobamainaugurationTue, 20 Jan 2009 15:25:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat do you think of Obama's selection of evangelical pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inaugural?

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What do you think of Obama's selection of evangelical pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inaugural?

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  • 31760
    I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
    63%
  • 31761
    I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
    23%
  • 31762
    Not sure
    14%

VoteTotal Votes: 23796

Results
Total of 23,796 votes

63.5%
I'm fine with it; Obama is trying to be inclusive
15,106 votes
22.7%
I don't like it; Warren's views are divisive
5,404 votes
13.8%
Not sure
3,286 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2330422-what-do-you-think-of-obamas-selection-of-evangelical-pastor-rick-warren-to-deliver-the-invocation-at-tuesdays-inauguralhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2330422-what-do-you-think-of-obamas-selection-of-evangelical-pastor-rick-warren-to-deliver-the-invocation-at-tuesdays-inauguralreligioninaugurationrick-warrenMon, 19 Jan 2009 22:44:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhich event are you most interested in watching?

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Which event are you most interested in watching?

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  • 31718
    Obama's inauguration
    73%
  • 31719
    Super Bowl XLII
    18%
  • 31720
    The Oscars
    3%
  • 31721
    None of these interests me
    7%

VoteTotal Votes: 19921

Results
Total of 19,921 votes

72.6%
Obama's inauguration
14,464 votes
17.8%
Super Bowl XLII
3,552 votes
2.6%
The Oscars
511 votes
7%
None of these interests me
1,394 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329872-which-event-are-you-most-interested-in-watchinghttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329872-which-event-are-you-most-interested-in-watchingsuper-bowloscarsinaugurationMon, 19 Jan 2009 19:57:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat is the best inaugural speech ever?

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What is the best inaugural speech ever?

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  • 31710
    Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933 - The only thing we have to fear
    12%
  • 31711
    Thomas Jefferson, 1801 - We are all Republicans
    1%
  • 31712
    John F. Kennedy, 1961 - Ask not what your country can do for you
    53%
  • 31713
    Abraham Lincoln, 1865 - With malice toward none
    19%
  • 31714
    Ronald Reagan, 1981 - Government is not the solution
    12%
  • 31715
    Other
    3%

VoteTotal Votes: 13926

Results
Total of 13,926 votes

12.1%
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933 - The only thing we have to fear
1,692 votes
1.1%
Thomas Jefferson, 1801 - We are all Republicans
148 votes
53%
John F. Kennedy, 1961 - Ask not what your country can do for you
7,375 votes
19.4%
Abraham Lincoln, 1865 - With malice toward none
2,706 votes
11.6%
Ronald Reagan, 1981 - Government is not the solution
1,617 votes
2.8%
Other
388 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329294-what-is-the-best-inaugural-speech-everhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/19/2329294-what-is-the-best-inaugural-speech-everpresidentsinaugurationMon, 19 Jan 2009 17:06:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postHow do you plan to watch the inauguration?

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How do you plan to watch the inauguration?

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  • 31359
    I'll be there in person
    4%
  • 31360
    I'll watch it on TV
    65%
  • 31361
    I'll watch it online
    21%
  • 31362
    I won't watch it
    10%

VoteTotal Votes: 19830

Results
Total of 19,830 votes

4.1%
I'll be there in person
816 votes
64.7%
I'll watch it on TV
12,824 votes
21.2%
I'll watch it online
4,211 votes
10%
I won't watch it
1,979 votes
]]> http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315269-how-do-you-plan-to-watch-the-inaugurationhttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315269-how-do-you-plan-to-watch-the-inaugurationinaugurationThu, 15 Jan 2009 18:44:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postHow will history treat George W. Bush?

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How will history treat George W. Bush?

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  • 31355
    Well -- he's made good decisions
    7%
  • 31356
    Fairly -- he's made some good, some bad decisions
    17%
  • 31357
    Harshly -- he's been a disaster
    74%
  • 31358
    Don't know
    2%

VoteTotal Votes: 40304

Results
Total of 40,304 votes

6.6%
Well -- he's made good decisions
2,648 votes
17.4%
Fairly -- he's made some good, some bad decisions
7,008 votes
73.7%
Harshly -- he's been a disaster
29,694 votes
2.4%
Don't know
954 votes
]]> http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315225-how-will-history-treat-george-w-bushhttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315225-how-will-history-treat-george-w-bushbushpoliticspresidentsinaugurationThu, 15 Jan 2009 18:34:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postAgree or Disagree: Media coverage of the inauguration is excessive

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Agree or Disagree: Media coverage of the inauguration is excessive

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  • 31350
    Strongly Agree
    17%
  • 31351
    Agree
    16%
  • 31352
    Neutral
    20%
  • 31353
    Disagree
    28%
  • 31354
    Strongly Disagree
    20%

VoteTotal Votes: 16023

Results
Total of 16,023 votes

17%
Strongly Agree
2,728 votes
15.5%
Agree
2,487 votes
19.9%
Neutral
3,193 votes
27.7%
Disagree
4,431 votes
19.9%
Strongly Disagree
3,184 votes
]]> http://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315215-agree-or-disagree-media-coverage-of-the-inauguration-is-excessivehttp://msnbc.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/15/2315215-agree-or-disagree-media-coverage-of-the-inauguration-is-excessivemediainaugurationThu, 15 Jan 2009 18:32:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postDid you cut back this holiday season?

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Did you cut back this holiday season?

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  • 30714
    Yes, I stuck to a smaller budget
    70%
  • 30715
    No, I blew my budget
    6%
  • 30716
    I spent about the same
    20%
  • 30717
    Bah humbug! As usual
    5%

VoteTotal Votes: 2263

Results
Total of 2,263 votes

69.5%
Yes, I stuck to a smaller budget
1,573 votes
5.6%
No, I blew my budget
127 votes
20.2%
I spent about the same
458 votes
4.6%
Bah humbug! As usual
105 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2281368-did-you-cut-back-this-holiday-seasonhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2281368-did-you-cut-back-this-holiday-seasonbusinessspendingrecessionholiday-retailTue, 6 Jan 2009 23:56:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postDid you cut back this holiday season?

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Did you cut back this holiday season?

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  • 30710
    Yes, I stuck to a smaller budget
    70%
  • 30711
    No, I blew my budget
    5%
  • 30712
    I spent about the same
    20%
  • 30713
    Bah humbug! As usual
    5%

VoteTotal Votes: 727

Results
Total of 727 votes

69.6%
Yes, I stuck to a smaller budget
506 votes
5.4%
No, I blew my budget
39 votes
19.8%
I spent about the same
144 votes
5.2%
Bah humbug! As usual
38 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2281362-did-you-cut-back-this-holiday-seasonhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2281362-did-you-cut-back-this-holiday-seasonbusinessspendingrecessionholiday-retailTue, 6 Jan 2009 23:55:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postShould Roland Burris be seated as Illinois Senator?

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Should Roland Burris be seated as Illinois Senator?

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  • 30651
    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.
    38%
  • 30652
    No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment
    62%

VoteTotal Votes: 10043

The secretary of the Senate on Tuesday turned Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, informing Burris his credentials are not in order and will not be accepted.

Results
Total of 10,043 votes

37.7%
Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.
3,785 votes
62.3%
No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment
6,258 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2279520-should-roland-burris-be-seated-as-illinois-senatorhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2009/01/06/2279520-should-roland-burris-be-seated-as-illinois-senatorillinoispoliticssenatorbarack-obamarod-blagojevichroland-burrisTue, 6 Jan 2009 17:21:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postShould the Obama administration engage in talks with the Cuban government?

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Should the Obama administration engage in talks with the Cuban government?

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  • 30187
    Yes, without conditions
    55%
  • 30188
    Yes, but not until Cuba takes steps to ease tension by releasing political prisoners, easing censorship
    30%
  • 30189
    No, not until the Castros have been removed from power
    13%
  • 30190
    I'm not sure
    2%

VoteTotal Votes: 3459

Results
Total of 3,459 votes

54.6%
Yes, without conditions
1,890 votes
29.8%
Yes, but not until Cuba takes steps to ease tension by releasing political prisoners, easing censorship
1,031 votes
13.2%
No, not until the Castros have been removed from power
458 votes
2.3%
I'm not sure
80 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/30/2258242-should-the-obama-administration-engage-in-talks-with-the-cuban-governmenthttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/30/2258242-should-the-obama-administration-engage-in-talks-with-the-cuban-governmentcubaworld-newscastroTue, 30 Dec 2008 16:50:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhere will the Dow Jones industrials end 2009?

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Where will the Dow Jones industrials end 2009?

View Results
  • 30250
    7,400 or below (down at least 15 percent)
    18%
  • 30251
    7,400 to 8,500 (down moderately)
    11%
  • 30252
    8,500 to 9,000 (current range)
    13%
  • 30253
    9,000 to 10,000 (up moderately)
    34%
  • 30254
    10,000 or above (up at least 15 percent)
    25%

VoteTotal Votes: 23959

Results
Total of 23,959 votes

17.5%
7,400 or below (down at least 15 percent)
4,194 votes
11%
7,400 to 8,500 (down moderately)
2,644 votes
12.5%
8,500 to 9,000 (current range)
3,005 votes
33.7%
9,000 to 10,000 (up moderately)
8,067 votes
25.2%
10,000 or above (up at least 15 percent)
6,049 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/24/2244574-where-will-the-dow-jones-industrials-end-2009http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/24/2244574-where-will-the-dow-jones-industrials-end-2009businesseconomydowstocksforecastWed, 24 Dec 2008 18:27:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat is your prediction for the economy in 2009?

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What is your prediction for the economy in 2009?

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  • 29808
    This recession will last at least through the end of '09.
    48%
  • 29809
    A weak recovery will begin in the second half of '09.
    30%
  • 29810
    A moderate recovery will take root in 2009.
    16%
  • 29811
    The economy will roar back to life in 2009.
    5%

VoteTotal Votes: 18622

Results
Total of 18,622 votes

48.1%
This recession will last at least through the end of '09.
8,965 votes
30%
A weak recovery will begin in the second half of '09.
5,595 votes
16.4%
A moderate recovery will take root in 2009.
3,061 votes
5.4%
The economy will roar back to life in 2009.
1,001 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/19/2231661-what-is-your-prediction-for-the-economy-in-2009http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/19/2231661-what-is-your-prediction-for-the-economy-in-2009businesseconomyforecastFri, 19 Dec 2008 23:11:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat is the worst part of the financial crisis?

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What is the worst part of the financial crisis?

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  • 29756
    Falling home prices, foreclosures
    13%
  • 29757
    Falling stock prices
    4%
  • 29758
    Job losses
    57%
  • 29759
    The cost to taxpayers
    18%
  • 29760
    The blow to capitalism
    5%
  • 29761
    A lack of credit
    3%

VoteTotal Votes: 1346

The financial crisis that is gripping the nation's economy looks like it will persist well into 2009 and perhaps beyond. What is the worst part of the crisis?

Results
Total of 1,346 votes

13.4%
Falling home prices, foreclosures
181 votes
3.6%
Falling stock prices
49 votes
56.5%
Job losses
761 votes
18.1%
The cost to taxpayers
244 votes
5%
The blow to capitalism
67 votes
3.3%
A lack of credit
44 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/18/2227773-what-is-the-worst-part-of-the-financial-crisishttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/18/2227773-what-is-the-worst-part-of-the-financial-crisisbusinessThu, 18 Dec 2008 23:53:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat kind of Christmas tree will you have this year?

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What kind of Christmas tree will you have this year?

View Results
  • 29730
    Live tree
    31%
  • 29731
    Fake tree
    52%
  • 29732
    No tree
    15%
  • 29733
    Festivus pole
    2%

VoteTotal Votes: 1722

Results
Total of 1,722 votes

31.1%
Live tree
535 votes
52.4%
Fake tree
902 votes
14.9%
No tree
257 votes
1.6%
Festivus pole
28 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/17/2224355-what-kind-of-christmas-tree-will-you-have-this-yearhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/17/2224355-what-kind-of-christmas-tree-will-you-have-this-yearbusinessWed, 17 Dec 2008 23:30:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWas store justified in refusing to put Hitler's name on birthday cake?

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Was store justified in refusing to put Hitler's name on birthday cake?

View Results
  • 29672
    Yes
    56%
  • 29673
    No
    38%
  • 29674
    Not sure
    5%

VoteTotal Votes: 2197

Results
Total of 2,197 votes

56.5%
Yes
1,241 votes
38.4%
No
843 votes
5.1%
Not sure
113 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2220376-was-store-justified-in-refusing-to-put-hitlers-name-on-birthday-cakehttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2220376-was-store-justified-in-refusing-to-put-hitlers-name-on-birthday-cakenameus-newsWed, 17 Dec 2008 01:45:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat should happen to the Iraqi shoe-tosser?

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What should happen to the Iraqi shoe-tosser?

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  • 29664
    He should spend time in jail
    25%
  • 29665
    He should be freed
    38%
  • 29666
    Let the Iraqi courts decide
    37%

VoteTotal Votes: 22178

Results
Total of 22,178 votes

25.5%
He should spend time in jail
5,655 votes
37.6%
He should be freed
8,331 votes
36.9%
Let the Iraqi courts decide
8,192 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219975-what-should-happen-to-the-iraqi-shoe-tosserhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219975-what-should-happen-to-the-iraqi-shoe-tosserbushiraqworld-newsTue, 16 Dec 2008 23:48:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWhat should happen to the Iraqi shoe-tosser?

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What should happen to the Iraqi shoe-tosser?

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  • 29660
    He should spend time in jail
    18%
  • 29661
    He should be freed
    40%
  • 29662
    Let the Iraqi courts decide
    37%
  • 29663
    4%

VoteTotal Votes: 645

Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets to demand the release of journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who hurled both his shoes at President George W. Bush during a news conference in Baghdad.

Results
Total of 645 votes

18.4%
He should spend time in jail
119 votes
40.2%
He should be freed
259 votes
37.2%
Let the Iraqi courts decide
240 votes
4.2%
27 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219963-what-should-happen-to-the-iraqi-shoe-tosserhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219963-what-should-happen-to-the-iraqi-shoe-tosserbushiraqTue, 16 Dec 2008 23:43:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postHow would you rate the job the Federal Reserve is doing?

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How would you rate the job the Federal Reserve is doing?

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  • 29632
    Excellent
    2%
  • 29633
    Good
    9%
  • 29634
    Fair
    15%
  • 29635
    Poor -- they are part of the problem
    74%

VoteTotal Votes: 1616

The Federal Reserve Tuesday lowered its target overnight benchmark interest rate to a range of zero to 0.25 percent, the latest in a series of unprecedented responses to the financial crisis. How do you think the central bank is doing under Chairman Ben Bernanke?

Results
Total of 1,616 votes

2.4%
Excellent
38 votes
8.6%
Good
139 votes
15.2%
Fair
245 votes
73.9%
Poor -- they are part of the problem
1,194 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219714-how-would-you-rate-the-job-the-federal-reserve-is-doinghttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219714-how-would-you-rate-the-job-the-federal-reserve-is-doingbusinesseconomyfedinterest-ratesTue, 16 Dec 2008 22:03:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWould you take a pay cut to save jobs?

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Would you take a pay cut to save jobs?

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  • 29629
    Yes
    47%
  • 29630
    No
    24%
  • 29631
    Depends on how much
    30%

VoteTotal Votes: 1466

Results
Total of 1,466 votes

46.5%
Yes
682 votes
23.7%
No
348 votes
29.7%
Depends on how much
436 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219662-would-you-take-a-pay-cut-to-save-jobshttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/16/2219662-would-you-take-a-pay-cut-to-save-jobsbusinesseconomypaycutTue, 16 Dec 2008 21:46:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postShould Caroline Kennedy be named to the U.S. Senate?

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Should Caroline Kennedy be named to the U.S. Senate?

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  • 29561
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name
    31%
  • 29562
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart
    47%
  • 29563
    Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.
    22%

VoteTotal Votes: 8596

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Total of 8,596 votes

31.3%
No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name
2,687 votes
46.9%
Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart
4,033 votes
21.8%
Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.
1,876 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/15/2215921-should-caroline-kennedy-be-named-to-the-us-senatehttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/15/2215921-should-caroline-kennedy-be-named-to-the-us-senatenew-yorksenateclintonpoliticskennedyhillarycarolineMon, 15 Dec 2008 20:16:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postShould the first lady be financially compensated?

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Should the first lady be financially compensated?

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  • 29393
    Yes
    6%
  • 29394
    No
    93%
  • 29395
    I'm not sure
    1%

VoteTotal Votes: 8268

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Total of 8,268 votes

6.1%
Yes
507 votes
92.5%
No
7,651 votes
1.3%
I'm not sure
110 votes
]]> http://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/11/2203613-should-the-first-lady-be-financially-compensatedhttp://decision08.newsvine.com/_news/2008/12/11/2203613-should-the-first-lady-be-financially-compensatedpoliticspresidentfirst-ladyFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:14:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post