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Should We Remove American Presence From The Middle East? – Paul's Polls

Paul Mushaben — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:10:06 +0000

Middle East

For today's One Line Monday I want to know what your thoughts are on the continued presence of the United States in the Middle East. The turmoil in this area only continues to grow, and the security of our citizens in these areas is constantly threatened.

Would You Forgive Your Partner for Cheating? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:00:55 +0000

When it comes to infidelity, women are a lot more forgiving than men. According to a survey of 2,000 adults, 53 percent of the fairer sex would give their partner another chance if they cheated on them once. Only 13 percent of guys would extended that benefit of the doubt. In fact, 60 percent of [...]

Do You Feel Like You Need to Upgrade Your Smart Phone to 4G? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:00:36 +0000

Internet connectivity on cell phones has improved by leaps and bounds over the last five years. According to experts it’s about to take another huge leap with the introduction of the iPhone 5, which is expected to run on Apple’s 4G LTE network. As of today, iPhone users and the majority of all smartphone users are connected to [...]

Would You Pay a Surcharge for Using Your Credit Card? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:00:12 +0000

When you use plastic to make a purchase, the credit card company bills the vendor a surcharge between 1.5 and three percent. Previously, Visa and MasterCard had banned vendors from passing on any of the fees to the customer, but thanks to the settlement of class-action lawsuit it looks like vendors will soon be able [...]

How Much Money Do Parents Shell Out in Allowance? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:09 +0000

Lots of adults remember receiving an allowance when they were growing up — but chances are good it wasn’t what today’s kids get. A new poll reveals modern children pocket almost $800 a year from their parents. The survey, conducted by the American Institute of CPAs, found that among the 61 percent of parents who [...]

Should Law Enforcement Bar People From Their Homes During a Fire Situation – Paul's Polls

Paul Mushaben — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:22:45 +0000

Today's One Line Monday, I posed the question, should officials be allowed to bar people from accessing their homes during a wildfire situation.

300-Pound Pee Wee Football Player Banned from League Due to Size — Is It Fair? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:00:49 +0000

A 12-year-old boy in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area who is six feet tall and weighs 300 pounds is being denied the opportunity to play football with his friends, thanks to his size. Elijah Earnheart had been practicing with the Mesquite Vikings, a Pee Wee Football Association team, for several weeks. However, during a preseason [...]

Which Do You Prefer on Your Smartphone — Keyboard or Touchscreen? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:00:57 +0000

Smarthphones are now used by half of all Americans.

Thanks to the iPhone, touch screens have challenged the QWERTY keyboard for the entry method of choice on a smartphone. But has Apple’s improved touch screen technology made consumers forget about the more traditionally reliable keyboard?

Do You Approve of the Job the TSA Is Doing? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:40 +0000

When you hear about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), it’s usually because one of its agents has aggressively searched someone they probably shouldn’t have searched so aggressively. But despite the drumbeat of negative stories surrounding the folks entrusted with our airport security the general public hasn’t turned on the TSA. In fact, according to a survey of 1,014 adults by [...]

Who Was Better? The 1992 "Dream Team" Or The 2012 USA Olmypic Basketball Team – The Breakfast Flakes

JP — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:35:27 +0000

Today's One Line Monday from The Breakfast Flakes is discussing who was a better Olympic Basketball team. Was it the original 1992 "Dream Team", the first Olympic team to feature active NBA players, or the 2012 United States Olympic team?

The 1992 Roster:

PF 4 Laettner, Christian 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 235 lb (1

Freedom of Speech or Equal Rights? [POLL]

Tammie Toren — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:22:32 +0000

I don’t have to tell you the controversy over the CEO of Chick-fil-A supporting marriage between a man and a woman only. Yesterday, supporters came out in droves to various restaurants around the country. Today, gays and lesbians around the country are planning to go to a Chick-fil-A and kiss in the restaurant, then post [...]

Worst National Anthem Singer Ever? [POLL]

Tammie Toren — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:15:02 +0000

Recently, I've been seeing a lot on an 11 year old who botched the National Anthem. They say it's the worst rendition EVER... I don't think so!

I've found some doozies for ya! Listen and vote!

Which one is the worst?

Are You Frustrated By the Tone of the Presidential Campaign? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:30:56 +0000

Ever since Mitt Romney all but wrapped up the GOP nomination earlier this year he and Barack Obama have been firing political salvos at each other. But despite tens of millions of dollars spent on attack ads by the Obama and Romney campaigns and their surrogates, the race appears to be a toss-up. While the onslaught of negativity hasn’t moved [...]

Do You Think George Clooney Can Act? – Paul's Polls

Paul Mushaben — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:46:01 +0000

This morning we talked about Taylor Swift’s desire to continue to seek out acting roles. This of course lead us into a discussion about other actors and actresses in Hollywood. Listen to our discussion about who I think the worst actor in the world is. I would love to hear what your opinion of [...]

Would You Use a GPS App to Track Your Spouse? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:30:36 +0000

We know sometimes people keep tabs on their ex through social media. But what about when you’re married? Do folks want to know their significant others’ whereabouts at all times? According to a GFI Software survey of 1,000 adults, 12 percent would use location software to make sure they know where spouse is. Additionally, 31 [...]

Smoker Fired for Smelling Like Cigarette Smoke — Is It Fair? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Smoking is banned in a lot of places, since people don’t want to breathe in the fumes. But to fire someone from their job for smelling like smoke seems a bit excessive, no? Turns out it’s a loaded argument. Stephanie Cannon, of Fridley, MN, believes that she was fired from her job as a medical [...]

Do You Track Your Exes on Facebook? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:30:28 +0000

Sometimes it’s best to take an out of sight, out of mind approach to an ex after a breakup. However, in our brave new world of social media, the chances are your former flame is just a couple clicks away, making it difficult to completely ignore them. In fact, according to a study from Western [...]

Brad Paisley on 'American Idol' – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:00:44 +0000

Yesterday, news that country’s own superstar Brad Paisley is being considered as a judge on ‘American Idol‘ spread quickly. The ‘Celebrity’ singer hasn’t commented on the rumors, and executives at Fox are staying quiet as well. Do you think Brad Paisley would make a good judge on the hit reality television show?

Taylor Swift, Blonde or Brunette – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Taylor Swift went brunette, if only for a short bit. The famous country singer did a photo shoot for CoverGirl recently, and proved she looks fabulous no matter which hair style she chooses. By Sunday night’s Teen Choice Awards, the singer was back to blonde. Which look do you prefer?

Does the Colorado Theater Shooting Affect Your View on Gun Control? – Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:30:58 +0000

Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight.