Comments on: Independent’s Day: An Introduction http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/ News, Weather, Traffic, Events and Reviews in Arlington, Virginia Sat, 18 May 2013 23:13:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Ouisi http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293987 Ouisi Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:07:50 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293987 Voters select a candidate who represents the views that the voter holds most dear. Before election day, I visited Mr. Howell’s website and couldn’t find a clear position on any issue. I ended up voting for several third-party candidates, but had no reason to vote for Mr. Howell and ended up voting for a major party candidate for the congressional seat.

]]> By: KalashniKEV http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293924 KalashniKEV Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:22:56 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293924 Oppose.

Strongly Oppose.

]]> By: Bluemontsince1961 http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293817 Bluemontsince1961 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:23:18 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293817 Jason, I welcome your column on ArlNow. I voted for you because you were a breath of fresh air compared to the two major parties. I did not agree with all of your positions, but I liked the way you presented yourself in various interviews and on your web site. I hope you will run again. I think the country needs new and independent voices and fresh perspectives, especially in Congress, which has gotten pretty stale. I wish you well.

]]> By: CW http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293745 CW Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:21:30 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293745 Ok, constructive comment for ARLnow: I am fine with the pet of the week; I think it is cool. I am very interested in reading these weekly articles from the D, I, and I am assuming there is an R to round out things. I like beermonger and Ask Adam. However, some people seem to be pushing back against at least some of these for one reason or the other. Personally, I don’t have any problem with the sponsored articles; I don’t think that pet of the week cheapens the site or whatever. However, I do think that visually and in terms of quantity, all of these regular article will by definition add a lot more content volume to the site. So what I am getting at is that perhaps it is time to move from the stream of consciousness blog format into something more structured. I would keep the “hard news” that got ARLnow its following in the main frame but move some of this other stuff elsewhere. Of course, then it’s less prime real estate and the sponsors pay less for the articles. So tough decision. But I think it’s something that might be considered (and yes I realize that the site just underwent a redesign).

]]> By: AntiJames http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293573 AntiJames Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:11:02 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293573 When did Arlnow become “Meet the Press.

What is not the least bit strange but the ardent Democrat/Liberal poster have attempted to belittle Mr. Howell because he doesn’t speak in the group think and lock-step positions that are pushed out by the Tammany Hall/Tweed Boss politics that dominates Arlington County. For me, that goes along way.

]]> By: ACDC Hack http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293541 ACDC Hack Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:46:12 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293541 Your modesty in this case is misplaced…….

]]> By: b0rk http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293519 b0rk Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:27:59 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293519 Non-partisan discussion of very relevant and real topics aren’t for everyone. Those that can’t stomach a thoughtful discussion can stick to watching “Honey Boo Boo” and “The Bachelor.” It takes careful consideration and checking one’s own biases at the door to make any progress in politics, along with compromise. Adding a forum for such a discussion is a value to ARLNow, as well as our community at large. I for one, commend the effort.

If you don’t like it, skip it. I hear there is a new season of “JWoWW and Snooki” starting soon that may be more your speed.

]]> By: Wayne Kubicki http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293513 Wayne Kubicki Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:17:18 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293513 Why limit to only global? What’s wrong with intergalatic??

First topic could be a campaign to reinstate Pluto.

If couched as being “inclusive”, I bet the County Board would pass a resolution in support.

]]> By: Wayne Kubicki http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293512 Wayne Kubicki Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:13:19 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293512 LOL!!

]]> By: Steve http://www.arlnow.com/2013/01/09/independents-day-an-introduction/#comment-293503 Steve Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:56:03 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=62872#comment-293503 I’ve noticed that arlnow doesn’t have much foreign policy coverage. I would be interested in writing a bi-weekly foreign policy column focusing on the Arlingtonian implications of major current global political and economic events. Please contact me arlnow staff!

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