tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post7080248018705542412..comments2024-01-12T07:25:33.861-08:00Comments on Bakersfield Observed: Rep. Kevin McCarthy: district surveys show overwhelming opposition to Obama-Pelosi health care reform pushRichardBeenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542559942096218256noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-22931057702144671292009-08-11T18:48:46.190-07:002009-08-11T18:48:46.190-07:00I can comment on how people were selected for last...I can comment on how people were selected for last week's event, because I got a robo-call at home inviting me to participate. Not sure if it is because I am a registered voter, or simply because my number came up (it can't be because I'm a registered Republican). I chose not to participate. Why? (1) Because it was 6PM and I was in the middle of making dinner. (2) I did not have time to participate in a "meeting." Want my opinion? Then ask me a few questions and I will be on my way. But if you want me to attend a meeting, whether on the phone or in person, then give me some advance notice. (3) Mr. McC's events are partisan, which is to be expected because, well, he is a partisan. If he really wanted to hear what people feel, rather than setting up an echo chamber, how about a joint town hall meeting hosted by him and Jim Costa, the guy who represents the other part of Bakersfield in the House? <br /> Also, it is not unexpected to get the "poll" responses he reported. Just look at the way the questions were worded: he asked participants whether "they supported the Democrat (sic) proposal." What was missing was the chance to express opinions on the Republican proposal. Which is what, exactly? <br /> Lastly, I noted your response to a previous post that you'd "rather hear what they all have to say." Me, too. But I haven't seen anything in your blog from anyone else, just Mr. McC. I respect that this is your personal blog, but may I kindly suggest that if you want to hear what "they all" have to say, I say bring the "others" in so we can, too. I continue to enjoy your blog, Mr. Beene, and recognize the time and effort involved for you to do so. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-21827454627669657942009-08-10T11:23:50.737-07:002009-08-10T11:23:50.737-07:00I'm curious as to how the numbers are chosen t...I'm curious as to how the numbers are chosen to participate in the tele-town hall. The poll results are very lopsided even for this area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-82880673666602715102009-08-08T21:06:03.252-07:002009-08-08T21:06:03.252-07:00Sorry, but as noted before I'm simply giving M...Sorry, but as noted before I'm simply giving McCarthy the space to explain - in his own words - his priorities. Not sure what objections you have to that, but I'd rather hear what they all have to say and then make our own judgments... thanks for the inputRichard Beenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060780209563484710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-45888227201526106382009-08-08T14:29:45.196-07:002009-08-08T14:29:45.196-07:00c'mon, Richard....stop being a shill for McCar...c'mon, Richard....stop being a shill for McCarthy. He's a great guy and all, but don't let your blog morph into a mouthpiece for Kevin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com