tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post587820477934331456..comments2024-03-04T17:59:07.208-06:00Comments on Liberty or Death: Presidential Candidates - #10 Carly FiorinaBethany Carsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-1058631427097980642015-11-07T12:04:02.935-06:002015-11-07T12:04:02.935-06:00I thought it was pretty neat to have to opportunit...I thought it was pretty neat to have to opportunity to meet her. :)Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-15233104855298356892015-11-06T09:58:05.840-06:002015-11-06T09:58:05.840-06:00So neat that you got to see her! Carly Fiorina is ...So neat that you got to see her! Carly Fiorina is one of my favorite candidates!Laura Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817637305623694718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-74569354364494778892015-11-04T19:39:27.253-06:002015-11-04T19:39:27.253-06:00The government messes up just about everything in ...The government messes up just about everything in which it gets involved. I'm not one to often argue against the free market. ;) Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-50911410411084778212015-11-04T19:34:50.412-06:002015-11-04T19:34:50.412-06:00She has many good things to say. Thanks, Gracie, ...She has many good things to say. Thanks, Gracie, for stopping by!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-19341541586942356792015-11-04T19:33:27.624-06:002015-11-04T19:33:27.624-06:00Trump and Carson seem to be taking turns in leadin...Trump and Carson seem to be taking turns in leading the polls these days. It will be difficult to choose for whom to vote. Thanks for stopping by Enrique!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-65604209898369480862015-11-04T19:30:57.249-06:002015-11-04T19:30:57.249-06:00Fiorina vs Clinton and Paul vs Sanders would be tw...Fiorina vs Clinton and Paul vs Sanders would be two of the most interesting races, I think. I would be very surprised if either happened though...and of course any race with Trump in it would be very entertaining. <br /><br />It is kind of funny--the "career politicians" talk about how we need someone who understands the system to fix it. The "outsiders" talk about how we need someone not contaminated by the system to fix it. At least everyone agrees something needs to be fixed somehow. ;)Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-27996175929073663882015-11-04T17:38:46.215-06:002015-11-04T17:38:46.215-06:00Thanks for stopping by, Debby!Thanks for stopping by, Debby!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-60747525186290507092015-11-04T08:14:01.098-06:002015-11-04T08:14:01.098-06:00These are such interesting posts, Bethany! I think...These are such interesting posts, Bethany! I think I've learned more about your country's candidates from your blog than anywhere else.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-61661495212693388252015-11-03T18:40:26.278-06:002015-11-03T18:40:26.278-06:00Bethany, I think you have been doing an incredible...Bethany, I think you have been doing an incredible job of showcasing each candidate. Once again, nicely done! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-76756623489189306882015-11-03T15:08:39.907-06:002015-11-03T15:08:39.907-06:00Thanks for another great post about our candidates...Thanks for another great post about our candidates, Bethany!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-62430818021549591482015-11-03T14:12:03.312-06:002015-11-03T14:12:03.312-06:00Great post! But ugh, I don't want people in b...Great post! But ugh, I don't want people in bad neighbourhoods having school "choice" if it means they get to come to my suburban school. We moved to the area we did for a reason, and it wasn't so that we could have our kids hobnob with knife-toting thugs from the inner city. It would be great if we eliminated the Dept. of Ed and you could have all the school "choice" you paid for yourself. :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-58459894182984401432015-11-03T13:09:59.884-06:002015-11-03T13:09:59.884-06:00Carly's business background and firm leadershi...Carly's business background and firm leadership style is at the very least good for challenging our US government status quo: stalemates in choosing our leaders and making wise decisions in congress. I appreciate her willingness to run and make proposals that could bring positive change to our country. Thanks for posting, Bethany.Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-50298337107312393072015-11-03T12:24:27.874-06:002015-11-03T12:24:27.874-06:00Hi, Bethany. The picture with the candidate is rea...Hi, Bethany. The picture with the candidate is really good. The selection of the final candidate won't be easy, although I have read that Mr. Carson is leading the preferences. You're doing a great contribution with your posts. Congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997740074530297910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-24299434222326569212015-11-03T10:48:39.809-06:002015-11-03T10:48:39.809-06:00Hi Bethany, Another fine report on the candidates,...Hi Bethany, Another fine report on the candidates, this time Carly Fiorina. I, for one, think it is time for us to have a woman lead the country. Having said that, I would like to see the election be Fiorina vs. Clinton. I must say I will not be too surprised if that happens. I am somewhat surprised to see Dr. Carson in first place for the GOP. I think what we are seeing on the GOP side is that the voters are looking for someone who has not been a "career politician". While I understand that, I am also concerned about someone leading the country who does not fully understand how Congress works. I think it is way more complex than most of us understand. Thanks for another great post. John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-28757633795572195032015-11-02T22:45:08.216-06:002015-11-02T22:45:08.216-06:00Ah, that is interesting! I was wondering how ofte...Ah, that is interesting! I was wondering how often a father and then his son are Prime Ministers in Canada, but I see this is the first time in Canadian history! We've only had it happen twice in the U.S.: first with John Adams and then John Quincy Adams, and then with George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Plus we've had one grandfather/grandson duo: William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-82697360452247589832015-11-02T22:05:47.483-06:002015-11-02T22:05:47.483-06:00Bethany, I think you did a really good review! I ...Bethany, I think you did a really good review! I am not very familiar with U.S. politics. Justin Trudeau, who won our recent Canadian election, is 42, married and has two children. His late father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, whom our Montreal airport is named after, was Prime Minister here in Canada in the past. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-44752964120340052062015-11-02T22:04:10.946-06:002015-11-02T22:04:10.946-06:00Thank you Diana!Thank you Diana!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-24494893222764903532015-11-02T22:02:57.320-06:002015-11-02T22:02:57.320-06:00Thank you for reading, Mari!Thank you for reading, Mari!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-70176410194056912042015-11-02T22:02:36.318-06:002015-11-02T22:02:36.318-06:00I would vote for her over Hillary Clinton any day!...I would vote for her over Hillary Clinton any day! Still hoping to meet Hillary sometime though. Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-85048272761152654372015-11-02T21:58:30.250-06:002015-11-02T21:58:30.250-06:00It sounds like I was fortunate to have a friend ad...It sounds like I was fortunate to have a friend advise me against HP when I was looking for a laptop. I ended up getting a Samsung a few years back, and I've never regretted it! I stuck with Canon (my camera manufacturer) for a printer...and I'm happy. <br /><br />I'm sure Fiorina would say that she'd run on her record all day long. But it's up to the voters to decide if her record is good enough.<br /><br />That was a <a href="https://youtu.be/G4kX2tXvuVA" rel="nofollow">particularly good moment</a> at the CNN debate when she made a face after the moderator asked her about Trump's remarks about her face not looking like the face of a President, and then Trump finally said, "I think she's got a beautiful face, and I think she's a beautiful woman. Ahhh...these debates can be fun to watch sometimes! Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-63691682750992730632015-11-02T21:38:54.619-06:002015-11-02T21:38:54.619-06:00What a good review, Bethany. I do think she is a ...What a good review, Bethany. I do think she is a smart woman but not well-enough known to make a real run for the party ticket. Keep going! You are doing a good job! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-70277651562267153852015-11-02T21:38:07.430-06:002015-11-02T21:38:07.430-06:00Thanks Anna! It's actually pretty interesting...Thanks Anna! It's actually pretty interesting running into certain people at one after another of these events. There are some people like me who are trying to meet all the candidates. And then there are the reporters and camerapeople... I'm getting to the point where I can recognize many of them now.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-86728398589787416862015-11-02T21:33:43.135-06:002015-11-02T21:33:43.135-06:00Indeed she has. It was a challenge to try to fit e...Indeed she has. It was a challenge to try to fit everything into that timeline. <br /><br />And yes, I am 5'6". Would it be shallow to vote for someone based on sharing the same height? [We 5'6"ers <i>do</i> need to stick together...] Ehh...well, it probably would not be any worse than voting for someone based on having the same last name. <br /><br />But I will endeavor to find better, more noble reasons for casting my vote--that in the ages to come when the generations following ask me, a wrinkled, old silver-haired woman, "Who did you vote for back in 2016?" I will be able to respond with all the dignity, pride, and thankfulness my frail being will be able to muster, "I voted for the right candidate."Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-44703438254329515212015-11-02T19:58:08.705-06:002015-11-02T19:58:08.705-06:00Thanks for another great review of a candidate!Thanks for another great review of a candidate!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376485905771945684.post-43674181869252503192015-11-02T19:43:36.568-06:002015-11-02T19:43:36.568-06:00She's a very smart woman and does very well du...She's a very smart woman and does very well during the debates. I'd rather see her as the first female President of the U.S. then Hillary. Thanks for a wonderful post. : )<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.com