Thursday, December 20, 2007

Guest Editorial: Politics, Families & Justice for the Holidays!

Recently MCC/CRD had the opportunity to speak with Prescott Small on his views of the coming elections and politics in general. Mr. Small is currently serving as a precinct chair in Stafford, TX, is a successful family man and businessman and ran for a county commissioner seat in 2006 pledging off all special interest funding (a rare move these days).

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I think there are several key issues that need to be addressed in politics regardless of party and on all levels of government whether it is local, county, state or federal elections.



The Voters:

There are two major players in what is wrong with elections, the “middle of the roader” and the person that refuses to vote. While the middle of the roader tends to be balanced in their opinions they are very seldom moved to take action and are just willing to “go with the flow” while the non voter doesn’t care about the flow at all. The only people that are typically active with elections and causes are the far right and the far left and combined we are a minority in this country, yet we get to decide how things will be.



Americans operate under a delusion where this is a majority rules country. This is not true at all. For example; let’s say we have a 60% voter turn out and the election is won by a 51/49 split. That means that roughly 30% of America just decided what is best for the country.



Being legal don’t make it right:

Then there are the Americans that are of a mind set that just because something is not illegal it is still just.



We all remember a certain representative from Sugar Land and how he took truckloads of money and gifts to pass legislation and that it was “legal at the time he did it.” That did not make it right.



The system is rigged:

Then there is the system, which is rigged. The real problem is how much it cost to get elected. You and I all want the best candidates and people that have a sense of responsibility and are willing to protect the real working men women in our country. The average person like you and I will find the campaign process a burden that is most difficult the bear. The average person can’t quit his or her job to run for office. Campaigning is essentially a full time job with a hell of a lot of overtime these days. The average person doesn’t have a spare quarter of a million dollars lying around. The average person is not willing to sacrifice their personal lives and their privacy not to bear the burden of the stress it takes to run for office.



Candidates still have bills to pay and families to feed. So the only people that are really able to run are those that can raise a ton of cash or have a ton of cash.



The candidates have to be willing to sacrifice any personal life they have or had. They also have to make the greatest sacrifice of all; that is to sacrifice time with their families.



In my opinion the effort to run for office and the sacrifice that it demands should be enough of an incentive to keep people honest and re-enforce their spine. However, when we are presented with the evidence this appears to not be the case.



Corruption:

Based on all that we have seen of the corruption of both parties, one would have to assume the burden of maintaining that status of “Elected Official” must be too great to bear for too long; for that re-enforced spine appears to collapse with time.



I believe that people that do business with the county. When companies that make millions in revenue from government contracts while contributing money to elected officials that grant the contracts is just questionable at best. In my gut I would feel wrong accepting such monies because I would perceive it as a conflict of interest. My personal integrity would make me feel uncomfortable.



Lobbyist making contributions and “sponsoring” fund raisers for elected officials is also a huge conflict of interest. When you seek specific legislation passed that benefits your organization and those you represent directly, it is immoral to give money to those same people.



Both parties are plagued by these corrupting influences. All parties have got to take a stand and change these practices.



Religion, meet State:

Religion and politics need to stay separated. Many of the candidates we see today are wearing their religion on their sleeves. They are in essence flying in the face of the constitution by endorsing a non-formalized process in which a politician not only has to have a profound sense of faith, but also be of a particular faith. For Example: Although I would never endorse Mitt Romney as a candidate I find it despicable that there are people in his party that refuse to vote for him solely because they believe his brand of faith is a cult.



The United States Constitution states in Article VI, section 3 that“ ...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States. ”



What has happened is a minority of Americans, about 23%, have hijacked one party and made faith a requirement to hold political office. They are very clear in this goal and their influence has spread so that no candidate in any party has a chance of getting elected unless they talk about their faith and express a profound belief in God.



This requirement is un-American as can clearly be seen by taking the time to read your constitution. And yes, I am aware that the Texas State Constitution has a religious requirement for a belief in a higher being to hold office; however that is trumped by the U.S. Constitution.



Religion and Government are a poisonous combination; one need only read a history book to know this. And if you want more proof, just turn on any news station and what is happening in the Middle East and around world where people live in theocracies today. Our founding fathers had a pretty damn good idea and they were well aware of the dangers of mixing religion and politics. That is why they have the No Religion test and the 1st Amendment.



Ok, it’s time to leave:

All elected offices should have term limits. While the people that get elected most often have a sense of civic duty and purpose, far too many fall to the dark side of campaign contributions and the trap of getting re-elected. They stop taking chances and aren’t will to stick out their political necks to do what really needs to be done for fear of loosing their chances at re-election. Many of them consider a large part of their job to be getting re-elected. So much of their time is spent campaigning that they are no longer able to perform the jobs they were sent there to do.



To summarize what is wrong with elections:



1) Apathy

2) Corruption

3) Religion

4) Term Limits


Prescott Small
Stafford, TX


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FBN thread on this OP/ED:

1 Muckraker - Dec 17, 08:08 AM
“There are a lot of people who believe that Fort Bend politics is a “dirty business.” Well, part of the reason for that is because many good people don’t participate. By leaving the political arena to political professionals and to people lacking ethical principles, we ensure that many aspects of local politics continue as before.”

The recent TIRZ battles in MC are a good example of the need for taxpayer/voter involvement. Not only do the “insider” elected officials get to appoint friends (and often cronies) to boards and councils, it is frequently done in a very deliberate fashion. Using the recent TIRZ controversy in Mo-City you will find campaign financing going to 3 council incumbents in MC and a 4th who gets business from one of the companies who gain from the formation of an additional taxing zone. These same council members then appoint the TIRZ board along with the benefactor vendor companies to insure a closed single loop process. This is why when you approach many of these boards and commissions you find cronies on the fast track and often a deaf ear to the general public.

Howard is correct in stating the only way to over-come this standard template is to get involved and expose it. Get the disclosures and then follow your local candidates voting pattern. If you find conflicts, report it to the appropriate agency (state or federal). Make sure you have the documentation to back it up. Find candidates who will swear off the special interest funding and/or at the very least recuse themselves when voting on these types of projects. Also be wary of the political wanna-be who is seeking office to become “part of the game” (these are harder to detect, because they may not have the prior history, but look for clues like associations and affiliations as well as “insider” endorsements)...

If your incumbents show this voting and money trail, then vote them out. Tell your neighbors and follow some of the suggestions from above. One of the biggest problems is voter apathy. This doesn’t just mean to go out and vote without doing the background. Most councils, commissions and boards minutes (although often inadequate) are available online, with some being on video. Request records/disclosures on incumbents from city secretaries, county clerks or the school board communications officer. They are required by law to produce them in a certain period of time. Look for potential company or vendor conflicts in contributions and voting patterns. If you notice that long-time incumbents seem to rarely recuse themselves in a vote, you may want to start digging. Or if they appear to be favoring certain company executives.

Sometimes the political blogs will have internet chatter going about some of these issues, like the recent TX99 corridor controversy or the Blue Ridge Landfill fights. These are good places to start too, but make sure you get the other documentation to support what you are reading in the blogs as they are informal and some rumors may just be that (so confirm for yourself what you are reading). Realize that even in the blogs agendas are playing out with paid political consultants also participating (spin doctors) or vendor cronies. If you read all sides and then get the supporting documents, usually you are already a better informed taxpayer/voter than most (better than being a sucker, right?).

Get involved and thanks Mr. Moline for bringing this to the publics attention!

2 K D Tunstall - Dec 17, 09:02 AM
I concur Mr. Moline. Having the voters “asleep at the wheel” provides the results we witness today.

3 joeschmoe - Dec 17, 09:46 AM
Mr Howard… you are spitting in the wind. The voters of Fort Bend county, especially Missouri City, are stay at home voters. Typically there is such a low voter turnout its almost not worth having the polls open. Owen and his bunch are firmly entrenched in this city, not even a ton of dynamite could get them out. The voters are too lazy to even get out and vote so special interest groups from Houston tell them what, and how to spend their money.
Thats why Bob Burton quit, he was one honest man against a gang of thugs. Its not worth the frustration, Howard , to continue as Missouri City voters are not going to get out and vote, they are sheep that follows the whim of their bought out council. If Eunice didnt have her wine tasting events to go to, she probably wouldnt have a job either.
Missouri City wont get out and vote, they like to be led around by the nose, they dont think for themselves, they are like a goose that wakes up in a new world every day. Howard, you have a great idea that wont work in this city,, maybe in Sugar Land where the people are smarter but not in Misery City,,
NOW IF THIS GOT YOU THINKING,,,, GET OUT AND VOTE NEXT YEAR..

4 Rodrigo Carreon - Dec 17, 10:39 AM
Its time for public taxpayers and voters to do their homework, if not it will cost us more higher taxes to pay without reasons. Plus start attending these Political theaters to see these agenda shows on how our tax dollars are being spent. Become a true actor or activist by protesting for answers. THANK YOU

Prescott E. Small - Dec 17, 11:35 AM
I agree completely. I think there are several key issues that need to be addressed in politics regardless of party on all levels whether it is local, county, state or federal elections.

There are two major players in what is wrong with elections, the “middle of the roader” and the person that refuses to vote. While the middle of the roader tends to be balanced in their opinions they are very seldom moved to take action and are just willing to “go with the flow” while the non voter doesn’t care about the flow at all. The only people that are typically active with elections and causes are the far right and the far left and combined we are a minority in this country, yet we get to decide how things will be. Americans operate under the delusion that this is a majority rules country. This is not true at all. For example; let’s say we have a 60% voter turn out and the election is won by a 51/49 split. That means that roughly 30% of America just decided what is best for the country.

Then there are the Americans that are of a mind set that just because something is not illegal it is still just.

We all remember a certain representative from Sugar Land and how he took truckloads of money and gifts to pass legislation and that it was “legal at the time he did it.” That did not make it right.

Then there is the system, which is rigged. The real problem is how much it cost to get elected. You and I all want the best candidates and people that have a sense of responsibility and are willing to protect the real working men women in our country. The average person like you and I will find the campaign process a burden that is most difficult the bear. The average person can’t quit his or her job to run for office. Campaigning is essentially a full time job with a hell of a lot of overtime these days. The average person doesn’t have a spare quarter of a million dollars lying around. The average person is not willing to sacrifice their personal lives and their privacy not to bear the burden of the stress it takes to run for office.

Candidates still have bills to pay and families to feed. So the only people that are really able to run are those that can raise a ton of cash or have a ton of cash.

The candidates have to be willing to sacrifice any personal life they have or had. They also have to make the greatest sacrifice of all that is to sacrifice time with their families.

In my opinion the effort to run for office and the sacrifice that it demands should be enough of an incentive to keep people honest and re-enforce their spine. However, when we are presented with the evidence this appears to not be the case.

Based on all that we have seen of the corruption of both parties, one would have to assume the burden of maintaining that status of “Elected Official” must be too great to bear for too long; for that re-enforced spine appears to collapse with time.

I believe that people that do business with the county. When companies that make millions in revenue from government contracts while contributing money to elected officials that grant the contracts is just questionable at best. In my gut I would feel wrong accepting such monies because I would perceive it as a conflict of interest. My personal integrity would make me feel uncomfortable.

Lobbyist making contributions and “sponsoring” fund raisers for elected officials is also a huge conflict of interest. When you seek specific legislation passed that benefits your organization and those you represent directly, it is immoral to give money to those same people.

Both parties are plagued by these corrupting influences. All parties have got to take a stand and change these practices.

Religion and politics need to stay separated. Many of the candidates we see today are wearing their religion on their sleeves. They are in essence flying in the face of the constitution by endorsing a non-formalized process in which a politician not only has to have a profound sense of faith, but also be of a particular faith. Although I would never endorse Mitt Romney as a candidate I find it despicable that there are people in his party that refuse to vote for him solely because they believe his brand of faith is a cult.

The United States Constitution state in Article VI, section 3, and states that“ ...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States. ”

What has happened is a minority of Americans, about 23%, have hijacked one party and made faith a requirement to hold political office. They are very clear in this goal and their influence has spread so that no candidate in any party has a chance of getting elected unless they talk about their faith.

That is un-American as can clearly be seen by taking the time to read your constitution.
Also UI do know the Texas State Constitution has a religious requirement for a belief in a higher being to hold office; however that is trumped by the U.S. Constitution.

Religion and Government are a poisonous combination; one need only read a history book to know this. And if you want more proof, just turn on any news station and what is happening in the Middle East and around world where people live in theocracies today. Our founding fathers had a pretty damn good idea and they were well aware of the dangers of mixing religion and politics. That is why they have the No Religion test and the 1st Amendment.

All elected offices should have term limits. While the people that get elected most often have a sense of civic duty and purpose, far too many fall to the dark side of campaign contributions and the trap of getting re-elected. They stop taking chances and aren’t will to stick out their political necks to do what really needs to be done for fear of loosing their chances at re-election. Many of them consider a large part of their job to be getting re-elected. So much of their time is spent campaigning that they are no longer able to perform the jobs they were sent there to do.

So to summarize what is wrong with elections:

1) Apathy
2) Corruption
3) Religion

7 joeschmoe - Dec 17, 12:53 PM
Prescott,,,, I like the cut of your jib

8 Howard Moline - Dec 17, 02:07 PM
I thought I’d add one more thought to this and that is I think one of the reasons why we’re not getting it right here in Fort Bend County is that our elected officials don’t represent their constituency well in terms of their ethnic groups. Look at the Rosenberg, Missouri City and Sugar Land City Councils. On Rosenberg, two out of the seven City Councilpersons are Hispanic and over 60% of the voters are Hispanic in that town. In Sugar Land, we have at least 35% of the voters who are Asian and yet we have only one Asian Council member. In Missouri City, over 60% of the voters are Hispanic or Black and yet we only two of seven City Councilpersons who belong to those groups.

When a group is underrespresented like this, they get a smaller share of the pie. Good example is the older sections of Missouri City which are predominantly those groups mentioned above. Has development or redevelopment occurred in these areas of MoCity at the same pace as other areas of the town?

So I think some areas of the County are not only disparate but desperate for good representation.

9 theydrewfirstblood - Dec 17, 02:13 PM
Prescott – While I do not agree with every word, for the most part I do agree with you. You appear to be a man of integrity. Thanks for adding to the discussion.

One of the areas where we share concern is with campaign contributions. My only questions is: if you rule out those large corporations/businesses that make money from government entitities, or gain from legislation, who is left? Most of my friends/neighbors do not make political donations. I imagine it’s just a matter of priorities, but I don’t know.

It’s very sad when a city council race can cost $100,000/school board race $50,000/state rep $200,000. State Reps and City Councilmen receive a very small stipend for their time; school board members get NADA.

10 j williamson - Dec 17, 05:05 PM
It takes less than 400 votes to win a MC city council spot.

Less than 4,000 to win a FBISD BOT spot.

It doesn’t take a very large percentage of voters to win elections.

11 wadefishin - Dec 17, 06:47 PM
we’ve come a long ways from being founded under a Higher Diety to religion being a problem…..

12 Muckraker - Dec 17, 07:32 PM
So what do you think about the corruption wf?

13 Muckraker - Dec 18, 06:37 AM
jw,

MC council district seats range in numbers closer to what you posted but the at large seats, even when unchallenged, usually draw about 2500 to 3400 votes (see county records for exact numbers). You are correct when you state a very small portion of the city determines its make-up.

14 wadefishin - Dec 18, 12:04 PM
Mud
I like what Justice Thomas said…“if its wrong its wrong even if its a penny”...I whole heartedly agree….

15 Anon - Dec 18, 12:41 PM
TDFB,

Where do you come up with those election expenditures? I have never heard figures that high before.

16 Wry Comment - Dec 18, 08:10 PM
Depends on the entitiy. I don’t doubt that HISD races run pretty high for example. I suppose one could find out for local races as well if they were industrious enough. The reports are made on each race.

17 theydrewfirstblood - Dec 18, 11:36 PM
anon #15— I talk to candidates. Those are the figures being thrown around. OR, you can pull the finance reports from the school board and city elections of 07.

Sinful in my opinion.

18 theydrewfirstblood - Dec 18, 11:37 PM
Wry Comment — Houston campaign expenditures are beyond belief.

19 wadefishin - Dec 19, 06:57 AM
one thing that causes many decent candidates to forego running is unsubstantiated allegations or malicious rumors…ie Calvin Murphy was accused of a crime and later acquitted…..however the “seriouness of the allegations” cost him his job…...and possibly any future political run…
some seem to enjoy this tactic and even consider it a sport….
I usually confront these naysayers asking for proof and they almost always decline…slinking away leaving a trail of slime behind….

20 Muckraker - Dec 19, 07:06 AM
I think the point is the undue influence the “money”/special interest are having on us the taxpayers and voters…

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21 Howard - Dec 19, 12:54 PM
A very real problem at the local level is the effect that longevity and incumbency and the accumulated campaign money and inertia that go along with both of these. When the incumbents are not forced out by term limits, the challengers are faced with a campaign against an opponent who has a great campaign war chest and all influences and connections that he/she has established over the years. Sometimes, all of these advantages cause less monied candidates to withdraw and not even consider a run.

22 Muckraker - Dec 19, 04:04 PM
“Sometimes, all of these advantages cause less monied candidates to withdraw and not even consider a run.”

It certainly creates an unfair advantage as well as entrenchment. Hopefully that will not be the case this spring. Some good people are lining up and the word is getting out.

23 StanPrince - Dec 19, 07:11 PM
Howard, Muck, JoeSchmoe, Amen!

Prescott, when I grow a little older, I want to be able to speak clearly with conviction just like you. My problem: I looked at your photo’s and Crimeny! You’re younger than me!

Your Post #6 is a jewel. I hope everyone reads it twice. Your heirarchy of what’s wrong with elections, 1,2,3 hits the nail on the head.

I was happy to see that my US congressman voted FOR the energy bill yesterday. All of the Houston Area Republican candidates voted AGAINST it, with the exception of Mike McCaul (far west section up to Austin) who voted FOR it. As expected, Ron Paul (R? I? L? D? ???) was absent for the vote.

I haven’t seen much support for Nick by the more prolific posters here (i.e., those who aren’t JayBirds, who might lean a little more toward Woodpeckers), because they seem to paint him with the same money-grubbing bent that Delay demonstrated.

So, CD22, why should I waste my vote for some 3rd party candidate, or else have to choose a Republican who will arrogantly shove his bible at the perceived “evil-doers” so energetically proscribed by GWB?

Why not Nick, Nick, Bo Bick,

Bo Nana nana Fo Fick,

Fee Fie Mo Mick,

NICK!!

Can’t help singing “The Name Game”, which unfortunately, my idol, Prescott, is probably too young to remember!

24 Joe - Dec 19, 08:12 PM
The bottom line of the article,there is a monster lurking.And is affecting everything,such as involvement in politic and PTO meeting,and it runs deep in this country and runs the gamut in all of our lives.That is APHATHY.Yeh aphathy!!!!!!
The biggest illness in this country.
So how many of the bloggers on Fortbendnow goes to any or at all to school board ,city or county meeting.Or are you the one who loves to gripe instead of being part of solution.
Reading through the messages on this blog,there no mention of aphathy at all.Are we a shame of it,or we in such denial.
Let’s turn this around and chase out the bad people in politics.First start with the school board.

25 Muckraker - Dec 20, 05:50 AM
Stan,

As crowded as the current field is, I don’t think you will find a single candidate’s disclosure that isn’t some how tainted. I’m still waiting and waiting. There may be one on the way soon though (can’t share it now, but I hope he will declare).

BTW, Mr. Small in an ’06 election he took part in, pledged off the special interest backing and kept that promise. You are correct, he is genuine in his convictions.

He gets a Muck five stars *****

26 TexasRose - Dec 20, 05:59 AM
Joe ~
Aphathy) ?!

The Name Game holds my stance with a =-)

School Board meetings—all the way! Exhuberance beyond!
SHH ... (it’s been awhile) February.

To me, it’s simple. I love politics! Please! Just don’t make me “jump through hoop”......

Working hard in our bond election. Yes! ’06 was my year! Pretty overwhelming. Coming in at a graceful 70% of the vote! Thank you volunteers!

So, get your “voter regs” out: that’s the secret! Hand them out by the dozens. It also helps to hold elections in November. “HUGE -HUGE” difference!... HUGE!
ApAthy ?! nO wAY !!
=-)

27 wadefishin - Dec 20, 06:42 AM
I’m not sure its apathy as much as its a lack of knowledge….
two things most do not understand is politics and finances….
and until you “get involved” you won’t learn either…..
quick note…being “told” how to vote, or taking something for your vote and/or bloc(special interest)voting is not learning…or involved its wasting a vote….
the only way to “vote” is for the “most qualified” candidate and not the one who “looks” best….

28 TexasRose - Dec 20, 10:51 AM
I shall… I shall
Await patiently
=-) I shall =-)

January 2!
Is my City-Day 2 Council! I just subscribed! Wow, the interests are endless! Are ya’ll this amazing?!

Wow!
I know what my New Year’s Resolution is….
See ya’ll there!
=-)

29 Muckraker - Dec 20, 11:35 AM
“Let’s turn this around and chase out the bad people in politics.First start with the school board.”

Councils, boards and commissions. These are the local entities that should be liberated and restored to voters/taxpayers. Valid concern Joe. I think Elizabeth made a similar point in another thread, which is confirmed in Prescott’s piece above. I especially liked the fact that he includes both major parties and reexamines process (getting outside the box should be a prerequisite. Often that is where we find “arrested development” with the majors competing for the big financial players, which reduces everything to sloganeering towards that end).

As has been repeatedly stated in some of these threads, “the perception becomes the reality”....personally I would like to see reality and TRUE ethical choice practiced again (no more marketing crap…just real people concerned about their neighbors)...

30 j williamson - Dec 20, 12:28 PM
Muck,
Are you advocating remove all current BOT, city council, county commissioners, etc.?

Are there any that you feel are doing a good job? Please identify them if there are.

31 Muckraker - Dec 20, 03:42 PM
“Are there any that you feel are doing a good job? Please identify them if there are.”

JW,

No, I’m not claiming all of them need removal, although term limits and a healthy ethics policy with teeth that is actually enforced would be a good idea. Maybe we could provide a rating system or something similar based on crony involvement, voting records, disclosures, taxpayer friendly (or not). Help develop a best praxis model and issue a consumer/taxpayer report before every election. You could even apply that on a vote by vote basis. For example, when the school board voted 6-1 in favor of less zoning meetings or public access and appointed only insider admins to the committee, we could have praised Magee’s stand with 5 stars (as the lone dissenting opinion/vote). Or with the recent commissioner vote on paying the edc $300K of our tax dollars for marketing (when we give nothing to the chamber or other business related organizations). IMO another 5 stars for the dissenting vote from Meyers (along with his explanation that was kept out of one local paper). Maybe we could even rate the voter/taxpayer friendly papers versus the ones that focus on selling ads to some of the vendor companies (of course getting that published may be problematic).

This idea is much like the consumer reports we see on products and could be posted on any of the independent local blogs….what do you think? Another example would be to look at the disclosures for 1 of the leading republicans and 1 of the leading democrats in the CD-22 race with disclosures listing some of the same companies (maybe a smart move by the corporate backers to insure later access) but certain to earn both of them only 1 star (or maybe we could call them MUCKS instead of stars)...

All of this is of course conjecture, but I agree there needs to be a way to inform the public better. The problem with this would be obvious, co-optation of the voter/consumer report (could it maintain its autonomy and integrity?). Certainly lawyers would be circling from backers, politicians, etc.. to either influence it or silence it (talk about SLAPP-suit foder and while we are at it, whatever happened to the constitution anyway?). Unless you have a great deal of money and can stand-up to such pressure I would avoid such a process.

But it was a good idea and certainly worth discussing. . . =-}

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I liked the article and agree with Prescott Small entirely. Until this is addressed across parties nothing will be accomplished.

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