Polls Archive
How Financially Conservative are Idahoans?
- I put money into savings almost every month (58%, 26 Votes)
- I make ends meet, but I'm not dipping into savings or going further into debt (20%, 9 Votes)
- I live outside of Idaho (13%, 6 Votes)
- I am currently spending more than I bring in each month (9%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 45
Start Date: February 18, 2010 @ 7:17 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you own a firearm?
- Yes (76%, 52 Votes)
- No (24%, 16 Votes)
Total Voters: 68
Start Date: January 19, 2010 @ 11:09 am
End Date: No Expiry
Is 2010 going to be better or worse for you and your family than 2009?
- Better! (77%, 37 Votes)
- Worse! (23%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 48
Start Date: January 1, 2010 @ 3:56 am
End Date: No Expiry
What's most to blame in leading up to the murder/suicide in the Matthias case? (check ALL that apply)
- Jennifer Matthias for creating the encounter/confrontation between the two men. (58%, 114 Votes)
- Jennifer Matthias for having an affair. (47%, 92 Votes)
- Keith Matthias for not controling his emotions in the situation. (44%, 87 Votes)
- Jack Purcell for having an affair with a married woman. (31%, 62 Votes)
- Jennifer Matthias for not being sensitive to her husband about the affair (30%, 60 Votes)
- US Government for making handguns too available to the public (7%, 13 Votes)
- Keith Matthias for not being the husband she wanted him to be. (2%, 4 Votes)
- Idaho Falls Police Department for being too aggressive in the pursuit (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 197
Start Date: December 22, 2009 @ 8:57 am
End Date: No Expiry
Which of the three candidates (currently announced) would you support in 2010 for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District seat?
- M.C. "Chick" Heileson (47%, 54 Votes)
- Mike Simpson (35%, 40 Votes)
- Undecided / other (13%, 15 Votes)
- Russ Mathews (5%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 114
Start Date: November 30, 2009 @ 11:29 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should school district 91 come back with another bond proposal in 2010, what amount would be more reasonable to you?
- $0. The district needs to make do with what the have. (57%, 26 Votes)
- $20 million is much more reasonable. (20%, 9 Votes)
- I would still support a $80+ million bond proposal. (17%, 8 Votes)
- $60 million is more acceptable. (4%, 2 Votes)
- $40 million is more like it. (2%, 1 Votes)
- Not sure / Undecided. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 46
Start Date: November 23, 2009 @ 9:07 am
End Date: No Expiry
Did you see the meteor that lit up the entire night sky Wednesday morning?
- No, dang it! (92%, 34 Votes)
- Yes! I'm one of the lucky ones! (8%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 37
Start Date: November 18, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you intend to support SD.91's $84.5 million bond this Tuesday, Nov. 17th?
- No. (55%, 31 Votes)
- Yes. (29%, 16 Votes)
- Reside outside SD.91 (13%, 7 Votes)
- Undecided. (3%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 56
Start Date: November 15, 2009 @ 9:05 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do You Subscribe To The Post Register?
- No (54%, 58 Votes)
- Yes - I am a current subscriber and have for more than 7 years. (31%, 34 Votes)
- Yes - 3-7 years (6%, 6 Votes)
- Yes - 1-3 years (6%, 6 Votes)
- Yes - less than a year (3%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 108
Start Date: November 4, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Have you already decided which candidates you will vote for tomorrow, Nov. 3rd?
- Yes. (72%, 31 Votes)
- No. (12%, 5 Votes)
- Somewhat. (9%, 4 Votes)
- I don't vote. (7%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 43
Start Date: November 2, 2009 @ 11:00 am
End Date: No Expiry
If the election were held today, who would you support for the Idaho Falls city council (seat 6)?
- Barbara Ehardt (59%, 74 Votes)
- Karen Cornwell (24%, 30 Votes)
- Ineligible / Do not live within the city limits (8%, 10 Votes)
- Do not intend to vote (6%, 8 Votes)
- Undecided / Not Sure (3%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 126
Start Date: October 23, 2009 @ 9:35 am
End Date: No Expiry
If the election were held today, who would you support for the Idaho Falls city council (seat 4)?
- Alex Creek (48%, 24 Votes)
- Ida Hardcastle (36%, 18 Votes)
- Undecided/Not Sure (14%, 7 Votes)
- Do not plan to vote. (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 50
Start Date: October 19, 2009 @ 11:03 am
End Date: No Expiry
Does Pres. Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
- No. (68%, 64 Votes)
- Yes. (32%, 30 Votes)
Total Voters: 94
Start Date: October 9, 2009 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you plan to be vaccinated for the Swine flu/H1N1 virus?
- No (67%, 20 Votes)
- Yes (or already have) (23%, 7 Votes)
- Not sure / undecided (10%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 30
Start Date: October 5, 2009 @ 9:48 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support the "Tea Party" movement?
- Yes. (56%, 30 Votes)
- No. (33%, 18 Votes)
- Undecided. (11%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 54
Start Date: September 28, 2009 @ 9:29 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should "Beefy" have been killed? (Please read the 9/17 post by Neal Larson)
- Yes. (80%, 37 Votes)
- No. (15%, 7 Votes)
- Undecided. (5%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 46
Start Date: September 17, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you plan to attend the East Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot this year?
- Yes or already have. (46%, 18 Votes)
- No. (46%, 18 Votes)
- Not sure. (8%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 39
Start Date: September 8, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Would you support a texting or cell phone ban while driving?
- Yes, but allow hands free devices. (40%, 8 Votes)
- Yes, total cell phone ban while behind the wheel. (35%, 7 Votes)
- No. (20%, 4 Votes)
- Yes, texting only. (5%, 1 Votes)
- Undecided. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
Start Date: September 3, 2009 @ 11:34 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support the proposed national health care plan?
- No. (51%, 20 Votes)
- Yes. (41%, 16 Votes)
- Undecided. (8%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 39
Start Date: August 20, 2009 @ 11:37 am
End Date: No Expiry
If you are a "transplant" to Idaho Falls, do you regret moving here?
- No, not at all. (65%, 24 Votes)
- Yes! Now get me out of here. (19%, 7 Votes)
- Somewhat. (14%, 5 Votes)
- No, too early to say. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Undecided. (-1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 37
Start Date: August 5, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
End Date: No Expiry
The dog days of summer are here, so "does your home have AC?"
- Yes, and boy am I glad! (48%, 21 Votes)
- No, sure wish I did though (30%, 13 Votes)
- No, don't need it. (20%, 9 Votes)
- Yes, and I rarely use it. (2%, 1 Votes)
- Not sure. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 44
Start Date: July 27, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry
According to the last poll, 54% said they turn to the internet (local media websites) as the primary source for local news. Which site(s) do you visit most frequently?
- KIFI (TV Channel 8) (53%, 23 Votes)
- Post Register (28%, 12 Votes)
- Other (21%, 9 Votes)
- Local Blogs (16%, 7 Votes)
- KID-590 AM (14%, 6 Votes)
- KIDK (TV Channel 3) (12%, 5 Votes)
- River City Weekly (or other local weeklies) (9%, 4 Votes)
- News Talk 690/1260 AM (7%, 3 Votes)
- KPVI (TV Channel 6) (5%, 2 Votes)
- KLCE (Classy 97.3 FM) (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 43
Start Date: July 20, 2009 @ 11:55 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is your primary source for local news?
- Internet (this option may include local media websites) (54%, 13 Votes)
- Television (21%, 5 Votes)
- Word of mouth (21%, 5 Votes)
- Newspapers (4%, 1 Votes)
- Radio (0%, 0 Votes)
- Internet (sites not related to the local radio, tv, and newspapers) (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: July 16, 2009 @ 7:18 am
End Date: No Expiry
Pres. Obama is talking about another stimulus package. Do you support a second stimulus package?
- HECK NO! (50%, 21 Votes)
- No (24%, 10 Votes)
- Undecided/Don't care (10%, 4 Votes)
- Absolutely! (10%, 4 Votes)
- Maybe (7%, 3 Votes)
- Yes (-1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: July 10, 2009 @ 9:26 am
End Date: No Expiry
If Gov. Otter chooses not to seek a second term, who would you like to see run for the Republican ticket?
- Other/Undecided (57%, 8 Votes)
- State Senator Bart Davis (21%, 3 Votes)
- Congressman Mike Simpson (14%, 2 Votes)
- House Speaker Lawerence Denney (7%, 1 Votes)
- State Sen. Bob Geddes (0%, 0 Votes)
- Lt. Governor Brad Little (0%, 0 Votes)
- State Teasurer Ron Crane (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 14
Start Date: July 6, 2009 @ 5:56 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Where will you spend the 4th of July?
- At home with family and friends (39%, 16 Votes)
- Downtown I.F. at the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration (32%, 13 Votes)
- On vacation (12%, 5 Votes)
- Other (12%, 5 Votes)
- Friend's house (5%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 41
Start Date: June 24, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Now that summer is here, what are a few of the primary things your kids do to keep busy? (You may select up to 3 answers)
- Play outside (71%, 17 Votes)
- Summer chores/work (38%, 9 Votes)
- Hang out with their friends (33%, 8 Votes)
- Other (25%, 6 Votes)
- Read (21%, 5 Votes)
- Play video games (17%, 4 Votes)
- Watch TV (17%, 4 Votes)
- Play inside (17%, 4 Votes)
- Participate in sports (17%, 4 Votes)
- Youth/scout program (13%, 3 Votes)
- Summer school/educational programs (8%, 2 Votes)
- Attend camp (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: June 17, 2009 @ 9:59 am
End Date: No Expiry
Referring to the June 5 Post, what area of budget cuts will be most controversial?
- Education (60%, 15 Votes)
- Law Enforcement (20%, 5 Votes)
- Health and Welfare (16%, 4 Votes)
- Roads - Infrastructure (4%, 1 Votes)
- I'll leave a comment under the post (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 25
Start Date: June 11, 2009 @ 9:01 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you believe the sentence Brooke Armstrong received for embezzling over $150k (4 months work release and 8 years probation) is fair?
- No. (79%, 33 Votes)
- Yes. (14%, 6 Votes)
- Unsure. (If you are unaware of the case, you may refer to the two seperate posts/articles on this site.) (7%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: June 3, 2009 @ 8:09 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should Nancy Pelosi step down as Speaker of the U.S. House?
- Yes. (62%, 18 Votes)
- No. (34%, 10 Votes)
- Not sure. (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 29
Start Date: May 30, 2009 @ 12:19 am
End Date: No Expiry
What are your plans for this Memorial Day weekend? (You may select more than one answer)
- BBQ with family and friends (39%, 14 Votes)
- Visit cemeteries (31%, 11 Votes)
- Chores: Yard or house work (31%, 11 Votes)
- Camping (28%, 10 Votes)
- Couch potato (17%, 6 Votes)
- Other (14%, 5 Votes)
- Attend the Memorial Day Rally and Tea Party (11%, 4 Votes)
- Nothing special (11%, 4 Votes)
- Travel (3%, 1 Votes)
- Job/Work (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
Start Date: May 20, 2009 @ 10:10 am
End Date: No Expiry
Did you participate in last week's clean up effort for the Idaho Falls area?
- Wasn't aware of it. (59%, 13 Votes)
- No. (27%, 6 Votes)
- Yes. (14%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 22
Start Date: May 18, 2009 @ 7:24 am
End Date: No Expiry
Would you vote or support Rex Rammell for any public office?
- No. (71%, 17 Votes)
- Depends who's running. (17%, 4 Votes)
- Who's Rex Rammell? (8%, 2 Votes)
- Yes. (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: May 14, 2009 @ 7:42 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should the government abandon affirmative action?
- Yes. (74%, 17 Votes)
- No. (13%, 3 Votes)
- Undecided. (13%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 23
Start Date: May 11, 2009 @ 8:03 am
End Date: No Expiry
Would you be willing to pay for YouTube or Google content?
- No. (91%, 29 Votes)
- Don't use either all that often. (6%, 2 Votes)
- Yes. (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 32
Start Date: May 6, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How concerned are you about the Swine Flu?
- Somewhat concerned. (38%, 16 Votes)
- I am more concerned with how the media and government have blown it way out of proportion. (33%, 14 Votes)
- Not concerned. (14%, 6 Votes)
- Very concerned. (12%, 5 Votes)
- Haven't even paid it any attention - what Swine Flu? (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: April 30, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Would you support the legalization of non-medical Marijuana?
- Yes, but regulate and tax it like tobacco and alcohol. (48%, 16 Votes)
- No. I view it is an addictive and harmful substance. (42%, 14 Votes)
- Yes, light 'em up. (6%, 2 Votes)
- Undecided. (3%, 1 Votes)
- Neutral. (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 33
Start Date: April 27, 2009 @ 10:33 am
End Date: No Expiry
Did you attend any of the Tax Day TEA Parties?
- No. (55%, 28 Votes)
- Yes. (25%, 13 Votes)
- Wanted to attend, but was unable. (20%, 10 Votes)
Total Voters: 51
Start Date: April 16, 2009 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think about local political parties endorsing non-partisan candidates for local offices such as school board, city council, or mayor?
- No! The parties should keep their noses out of local, non-partisan elections. (54%, 13 Votes)
- Neutral, the parties have the right to endorse whomever they want, but it doesn’t really influence my vote. (17%, 4 Votes)
- Supportive, the parties have the right to endorse whomever they want. (13%, 3 Votes)
- Undecided. (13%, 3 Votes)
- Support the idea as it would help us better understand the candidates leanings. (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: April 13, 2009 @ 7:58 am
End Date: No Expiry
Which Republican would you like to see run for President in 2012?
- None, I'll be voting Democrat (35%, 17 Votes)
- Former Gov. Mitt Romney, Massachusetts (31%, 15 Votes)
- Congressman Ron Paul, Texas (10%, 5 Votes)
- Gov. Sarah Palin, Alaska (8%, 4 Votes)
- Not sure/don't care (6%, 3 Votes)
- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House (4%, 2 Votes)
- Gov. Mark Sanford, South Carolina (4%, 2 Votes)
- Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota (0%, 0 Votes)
- Gov. Bobby Jindal, Louisiana (2%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 48
Start Date: April 7, 2009 @ 8:45 am
End Date: No Expiry
The Fairness Doctrine is...
- A violation of 1st Amendment free speech principles. (60%, 30 Votes)
- Necessary for balance and fairness in broadcasting. (30%, 15 Votes)
- Not sure (10%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 50
Start Date: March 20, 2009 @ 9:25 am
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think the city should do concerning Memorial Drive?
- Close down Memorial Drive and redirect traffic, expanding the greenbelt and providing a civic plaza. (55%, 18 Votes)
- Move the idea for a plaza elsewhere and keep Memorial Drive open as it is currently. (21%, 7 Votes)
- Reduce traffic flow, still increasing green space and allowing for plaza development. (18%, 6 Votes)
- Other, and please explain your alternative in the post. (6%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 33
Start Date: March 12, 2009 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think Pharmacy's and/or Pharmacists should be allowed to refuse the sale of certain drugs because of their own personal and/or religous beliefs?
- No (70%, 37 Votes)
- Yes (26%, 14 Votes)
- Unsure (4%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 53
Start Date: March 6, 2009 @ 6:50 am
End Date: No Expiry
If you could afford the time or money, which would you prefer your children attend?
- Private School (Non-religious) (42%, 10 Votes)
- Private School (Parochial) (29%, 7 Votes)
- Home School (21%, 5 Votes)
- Public School (8%, 2 Votes)
- Charter School (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: March 4, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support a three-strike and you’re out rule for Idaho (meaning life w/o parole for three or more felony convictions)?
- Yes, but only for certain crimes. (58%, 22 Votes)
- No. (26%, 10 Votes)
- Yes. (13%, 5 Votes)
- Not sure. (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
Start Date: February 26, 2009 @ 6:43 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support the firing of Dean Miller from the Post Register?
- No. (57%, 21 Votes)
- Yes. (27%, 10 Votes)
- Who's Dean Miller? (16%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 37
Start Date: February 23, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should Idaho accept the federal "stimulus" money designated for Idaho?
- No, reject it - too many strings attached. (50%, 13 Votes)
- Yes, Idaho needs the money. (50%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 26
Start Date: February 18, 2009 @ 5:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support a four-day school week?
- No. (56%, 18 Votes)
- Yes, having Fridays off. (38%, 12 Votes)
- Yes, having Mondays off. (6%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 32
Start Date: February 12, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Politically speaking: What do you consider yourself? Which party (or parties) do you align yourself with?
- Independent (No party alignment) (42%, 10 Votes)
- Democrat (Party) (25%, 6 Votes)
- Republican (Party) (21%, 5 Votes)
- Libertarian (Party) (13%, 3 Votes)
- Constitution (Party) (8%, 2 Votes)
- Green (Party) (4%, 1 Votes)
- Other (Party not listed) (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 24
Start Date: February 9, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Have you experienced any form of prejudice here in Idaho Falls?
- Yes, three times are more. (44%, 4 Votes)
- No, never. (33%, 3 Votes)
- Yes, only once though. (11%, 1 Votes)
- Yes, at least twice. (12%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 9
Start Date: February 6, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you believe that school districts (and other government entities) should follow a set calendar for holding elections?
- Yes, to limit the ability of holding stealth elections (odd dates outside normal, expected election dates such as May or November), thus protecting taxpayers and the right to vote. (71%, 15 Votes)
- No, unexpected growth and financial strains require flexibility in order for government (especially schools) to operate effectively. (29%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 21
Start Date: January 22, 2009 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support school districts conducting their own elections (bonds, levies, school board)?
- No, it is a conflict of interest and the County Elections office should oversee all elections. (57%, 8 Votes)
- Yes, School Districts have the right to administer their own elections as they see fit. (43%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 14
Start Date: January 27, 2009 @ 9:09 am
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think of our new leadership in Washington?
- We're really going down hill! (50%, 3 Votes)
- Looks Promising! (33%, 2 Votes)
- Same ol' - Same ol' (17%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 6
Start Date: January 21, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How would you rate Idaho Falls in snow removal this year?
- Good (28%, 10 Votes)
- Poor (22%, 8 Votes)
- Outstanding (22%, 8 Votes)
- Fair (14%, 5 Votes)
- Average (14%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
Start Date: January 2, 2009 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry
The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
- The Beatles (81%, 46 Votes)
- The Rolling Stones (19%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 57
Start Date: October 21, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think of John McCain's choosing Sarah Palinfor a running mate?
- Brilliant! This could be a BIG impact! (45%, 54 Votes)
- He must be desperate for media coverage (21%, 25 Votes)
- It doesn't matter who he chooses, I'm for Obama ALL THE WAY! (18%, 22 Votes)
- I like McCain, but I'm less likely to vote for him now because I don't like his choice (8%, 9 Votes)
- I haven't decided yet, I don't know enough about her (4%, 5 Votes)
- I don't think his choice of running mate will make much of a difference (4%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 120
Start Date: August 29, 2008 @ 2:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Why do you enjoy coming to the Idaho Falls Water Cooler? (choose up to 3)
- To get some intellectual/mental stimulation (26%, 12 Votes)
- To learn what’s going on in our community (21%, 10 Votes)
- The chance to write a post that many will read (19%, 9 Votes)
- Connect with others in the community. (17%, 8 Votes)
- To debate ideas (13%, 6 Votes)
- Other (mention in the shout box) (4%, 2 Votes)
- To win an argument (0%, 0 Votes)
- To persuade people (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 47
Start Date: August 22, 2008 @ 9:28 am
End Date: No Expiry
Is Beautiful South-Eastern Idaho:
- A great area to live (60%, 6 Votes)
- Somewhere between great and the greatest (40%, 4 Votes)
- The greatest area to live (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 10
Start Date: August 21, 2008 @ 11:36 am
End Date: No Expiry
How did you find out about this website?
- Search engine (42%, 13 Votes)
- Other (23%, 7 Votes)
- A friend/family memeber told me about it (19%, 6 Votes)
- Link from another website (16%, 5 Votes)
- Heard it mentioned in the news (0%, 0 Votes)
- Received an email about it (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Start Date: August 4, 2008 @ 6:33 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support lowering speed limits to save on gas consumption?
- No (79%, 41 Votes)
- Yes (21%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 52
Start Date: July 11, 2008 @ 10:47 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is the best New Name for the website? (You can select more than one.)
- IdahoFallsToday.com (43%, 26 Votes)
- IdahoFallsChat.com (21%, 13 Votes)
- InsideIdahoFalls.com (20%, 12 Votes)
- IdahoFallsNow.com (8%, 5 Votes)
- IdahoFallsCommunity.com (7%, 4 Votes)
- IdahoFallsPost.com (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 61
Start Date: June 29, 2008 @ 1:03 am
End Date: No Expiry
The "Ding" notifying people of a new message in the chat box is a nice feature, but may be causing some trouble posting or duplicate comments. So, should we keep or remove the sound alert from the
- KEEP IT! It causes some issues, but the benefit outweighs the challenges. (55%, 12 Votes)
- Remove it, it causes too many problems. (45%, 10 Votes)
Total Voters: 22
Start Date: June 24, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry
If the election were held today, who would you vote for?
- John McCain (53%, 16 Votes)
- Barack Obama (47%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 30
Start Date: June 19, 2008 @ 8:59 am
End Date: No Expiry
With gas prices increasing, will you be looking to downgrade your car for better gas mileage?
- No, I'm not planning on any changes right now. (45%, 17 Votes)
- No, I already drive a great fuel-saving automobile. (29%, 11 Votes)
- Yes, but not till its time to get a new car. (18%, 7 Votes)
- Yes, right away! (8%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
Start Date: June 9, 2008 @ 8:10 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you like the New Look and Feel of Idahofallz.com?
- Yes, Love it! (74%, 23 Votes)
- NO, NO, NO! Bring Ol' Blue Back - FAST! (26%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Start Date: June 5, 2008 @ 8:35 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you regularly vote in the primary elections?
- Yes (60%, 30 Votes)
- No (24%, 12 Votes)
- I vote in the Primary Elections only if there is a candidate of special interest. (16%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 50
Start Date: May 25, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How aware are you as to what is going on in the world? (courtesy of user: Find Humor in Life)
- I’m generally aware of local and world news events (70%, 38 Votes)
- I’m very aware! Nothing escapes my intense scrutiny. (20%, 11 Votes)
- I’m only concerned with what’s going on in my life. (6%, 3 Votes)
- Huh? Where am I? How long have I been in this coma? (4%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 54
Start Date: May 19, 2008 @ 4:03 am
End Date: No Expiry
What type of service do you currently use to receive your tv signal?
- Cable (52%, 25 Votes)
- Satellite (27%, 13 Votes)
- I don't ever watch televsion (10%, 5 Votes)
- Over the air (rooftop or rabbit ears) (11%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 48
Start Date: May 15, 2008 @ 6:30 am
End Date: No Expiry
How Much Racism Exists in Southeast Idaho?
- It is fairly common. (43%, 17 Votes)
- It is abundant everywhere you turn. (30%, 12 Votes)
- Little or none at all. (27%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 40
Start Date: May 12, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are your Summer Vacation Plans?
- Driving/Flying somewhere Farther than Salt Lake City. (36%, 20 Votes)
- No summer vacation planned this year . (29%, 16 Votes)
- Traveling just outside Southeast Idaho (i.e. Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City). (27%, 15 Votes)
- Taking vacation somewhere in Southeast Idaho. (8%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 56
Start Date: May 5, 2008 @ 10:49 am
End Date: No Expiry
When going to vote at the polls how much preperation do you engage in deciding who you will vote for?
- I try to get a brief overview of what each of the candidates standings are before deciding. (45%, 25 Votes)
- I thoroughly research each candidatesfor their strengths, weaknesses, political standings, etc before voting and make my voting decision based on who best fits the bill. (43%, 24 Votes)
- I typically vote down the line of my prefered party (i.e. (if they represent my party, that's good enought for me.") (9%, 5 Votes)
- I don't vote. (3%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 56
Start Date: April 28, 2008 @ 9:22 am
End Date: No Expiry
How do you usually pay when you're out and about?
- Debit Card (including "visa check card", etc.) (60%, 33 Votes)
- Check (18%, 10 Votes)
- Credit Card (15%, 8 Votes)
- Cash (7%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 55
Start Date: April 24, 2008 @ 3:42 am
End Date: No Expiry
Does Hillary Clinton’s and Barack Obama’s ongoing fued help or hurt the Democratic party come election day?
- HURTS (they end up beating each other up and keep them from targeting their real opponent.) (76%, 28 Votes)
- HELPS (keeps their names/issues in the news, etc.) (14%, 5 Votes)
- Neither helps nor hurts. (10%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 37
Start Date: April 22, 2008 @ 3:33 am
End Date: No Expiry
What will you do with most of your forthcoming economic stimulus check? (Pick 1 or 2 answers)
- I plan to pay down existing debts (44%, 40 Votes)
- I plan to put it into savings or investment (28%, 25 Votes)
- I plan to spend it on retail shopping, luxury items, overdue repairs, charity, and/or vacation spending (16%, 14 Votes)
- I will not get a stimulus check (12%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 90
Start Date: April 13, 2008 @ 10:09 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should Congress bail out homeowners during this recession and housing crisis?
- No, homeowners should not be bailed out of their responsibilities (76%, 55 Votes)
- Yes, to the same degree as lenders have already been bailed out (15%, 11 Votes)
- Yes, but only homeowners in foreclosure should be helped (9%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 72
Start Date: April 6, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Who are one or two people you could realistically vote for president? (Pick 1 or 2)
- John McCain (45%, 62 Votes)
- Barack Obama (31%, 43 Votes)
- Hillary Clinton (24%, 34 Votes)
Total Voters: 139
Start Date: March 30, 2008 @ 10:34 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should the Teton Dam be rebuilt?
- Possibly, but only if safety is foolproof (49%, 23 Votes)
- Absolutely Not (32%, 15 Votes)
- Absolultely Yes (19%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 47
Start Date: March 24, 2008 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do we want Areva to build their uranium enrichment plant outside Idaho Falls?
- I absolutely support it (60%, 49 Votes)
- I need to hear their waste disposal plans before I can support it (26%, 21 Votes)
- I support it, but I am concerned about the waste (7%, 6 Votes)
- I absolutely oppose it (7%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 82
Start Date: March 16, 2008 @ 10:50 am
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think about Idaho Falls' proposed 35 square foot minimum per child daycare space requirement?
- I support this requirement, with grandfathering of existing daycares (27%, 14 Votes)
- I support this requirement of all daycares (25%, 13 Votes)
- I do not support 35 foot, but I could support 25 foot (25%, 13 Votes)
- I do not support any minimum space requirements at all (23%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 51
Start Date: March 9, 2008 @ 9:54 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should young women's career aspirations be more than just motherhood?
- Motherhood is probably enough but a secondary career should also be considered (30%, 19 Votes)
- Motherhood is definitely enough of a career aspiration (27%, 17 Votes)
- Young women need to pursue a real career, which motherhood is not (27%, 17 Votes)
- A secondary career should probably be pursued with more focus than motherhood (16%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 64
Start Date: March 2, 2008 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry
Should concealed weapons be allowed on college campuses?
- Yes (56%, 40 Votes)
- No (44%, 31 Votes)
Total Voters: 71
Start Date: February 24, 2008 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support taxpayer-funded college scholarships for students who meet drug-free standards?
- No (79%, 45 Votes)
- Yes (21%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 57
Start Date: February 17, 2008 @ 10:21 am
End Date: No Expiry
How much time do you spend weekly reading versus watching videos? (Pick one for each activity, two total)
- Reading: 4-10 hours weekly (24%, 19 Votes)
- Watching Videos: 0-4 hours weekly (20%, 16 Votes)
- Reading: 15+ hours weekly (16%, 13 Votes)
- Watching Videos: 4-10 hours weekly (15%, 12 Votes)
- Reading: 0-4 hours weekly (9%, 7 Votes)
- Watching Videos: 15+ hours weekly (8%, 6 Votes)
- Reading: 10-15 hours weekly (5%, 4 Votes)
- Watching Videos: 10-15 hours weekly (3%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 79
Start Date: February 10, 2008 @ 11:13 am
End Date: No Expiry
How do you like all the snow this year?
- Bring it on (79%, 58 Votes)
- What hath hell wrought upon us? (21%, 15 Votes)
Total Voters: 73
Start Date: February 3, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you plan to spend your 2008 tax return money? (Pick up to 2 options)
- Spend on past due bills (30%, 20 Votes)
- Save or invest it (26%, 17 Votes)
- I do not get a tax refund this year (12%, 8 Votes)
- Spend on overdue repairs (12%, 8 Votes)
- Spend on vacation (11%, 7 Votes)
- Spend on luxuries (8%, 5 Votes)
- Donate to worthy cause (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 66
Start Date: January 27, 2008 @ 10:03 am
End Date: No Expiry
What kind of music do you listen to most? (Pick up to 5)
- Classic Rock (17%, 37 Votes)
- Heavy/Alternative rock (12%, 26 Votes)
- Country (11%, 24 Votes)
- 80s hair bands (11%, 24 Votes)
- Pop/Top 40 (10%, 23 Votes)
- Other musical styles (5%, 12 Votes)
- Heavy Metal (5%, 12 Votes)
- Classical/Symphony (5%, 11 Votes)
- Jazz (5%, 10 Votes)
- Techno/Electronic (4%, 9 Votes)
- Gospel (3%, 7 Votes)
- Hip Hop (3%, 7 Votes)
- Mashups (3%, 7 Votes)
- Reggae (3%, 6 Votes)
- Rap (2%, 5 Votes)
- Spanish (0%, 1 Votes)
- Latin (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 222
Start Date: January 20, 2008 @ 10:20 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support Tom Luna's iStars teacher merit pay proposal?
- No (62%, 21 Votes)
- Yes (38%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 34
Start Date: January 13, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are your top 2008 New Year Resolutions? (Pick up to 3)
- Lose Weight/Exercise More (25%, 19 Votes)
- I don't bother with New Year's Resolutions (20%, 15 Votes)
- Decrease debt (16%, 12 Votes)
- Organize my spaces (9%, 7 Votes)
- Increase family time (9%, 7 Votes)
- Learn something new (7%, 5 Votes)
- Write a book (4%, 3 Votes)
- Travel more (4%, 3 Votes)
- Stop Smoking/Drinking (4%, 3 Votes)
- Help others (3%, 2 Votes)
- Start a business (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 76
Start Date: January 6, 2008 @ 10:54 am
End Date: No Expiry
How was your 2007?
- Average (38%, 28 Votes)
- A great year to remember (32%, 23 Votes)
- A great year to forget (18%, 13 Votes)
- Best year ever for me (7%, 5 Votes)
- Worst year ever for me (5%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 73
Start Date: December 30, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you drive around to look at Christmas lights this year?
- Once or twice (49%, 29 Votes)
- Not once (37%, 22 Votes)
- Once per week (12%, 7 Votes)
- At least twice per week (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 59
Start Date: December 16, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Is you a girl or is you a boy? (Just gauging IFz user base)
- I is a Male (59%, 41 Votes)
- I is a Female (41%, 28 Votes)
Total Voters: 69
Start Date: December 9, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which term (and philosophy) to you subscribe to?
- Illegal Alien (73%, 61 Votes)
- Undocumented Worker (27%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 84
Start Date: December 2, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Who of these could you vote for President in 2008? (Select up to 3 options)
- Mitt Romney (21%, 70 Votes)
- Barak Obama (16%, 52 Votes)
- John McCain (13%, 43 Votes)
- Rudy Guiliani (13%, 43 Votes)
- Hillary Clinton (13%, 42 Votes)
- Ron Paul (10%, 33 Votes)
- John Edwards (6%, 20 Votes)
- Michael Bloomberg (4%, 12 Votes)
- Dennis Kucinich (3%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 326
Start Date: November 25, 2007 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry
Where do you get your digital music files? (select 3 biggest sources)
- Ripped from my own CDs (27%, 25 Votes)
- Pirated (Kazaa, Limewire, bitTorrents, etc.) (18%, 17 Votes)
- I do not use any digital music files (17%, 16 Votes)
- iTunes (17%, 16 Votes)
- Ripped from friends or family CDs (14%, 13 Votes)
- Other legal online services (3%, 3 Votes)
- Rhapsody (2%, 2 Votes)
- Amazon (1%, 1 Votes)
- Yahoo (1%, 1 Votes)
- Urge (0%, 0 Votes)
- Ruckus (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 94
Start Date: November 18, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What music format do you listen to usually?
- Digital Files (MP3/AAC/etc.) (41%, 37 Votes)
- Satellite Radio (20%, 18 Votes)
- AM/FM Radio (19%, 17 Votes)
- CD (14%, 13 Votes)
- 8 tracks (3%, 3 Votes)
- 45’s (1%, 1 Votes)
- Vinyl (1%, 1 Votes)
- Cassette (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 90
Start Date: November 11, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What colleges did IFz visitors attend? (Select 2 if you attended more than one)
- U.S. college outside Idaho (28%, 35 Votes)
- Idaho State University (23%, 29 Votes)
- Eastern Idaho Technical College (13%, 16 Votes)
- University of Idaho (13%, 16 Votes)
- BYU-Idaho (12%, 15 Votes)
- Boise State University (5%, 6 Votes)
- No college or Not old enough yet (4%, 5 Votes)
- College of Southern Idaho (2%, 3 Votes)
- Northwest Nazarene University (1%, 1 Votes)
- International college outside America (1%, 1 Votes)
- North Idaho College (0%, 0 Votes)
- Lewis-Clark State College (0%, 0 Votes)
- Albertson College (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 127
Start Date: November 4, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should Idaho Falls install video cameras in public right-of-ways?
- Yes (52%, 44 Votes)
- No (37%, 31 Votes)
- Undecided (11%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 84
Start Date: October 28, 2007 @ 10:37 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do restaurant heath inspection reports cause you to change partonage?
- Sometimes, depending on violation details (49%, 39 Votes)
- Yes, almost always (21%, 17 Votes)
- No, need cumulative reports to see accurate trends (13%, 10 Votes)
- No, I rely more on my and my friends' experiences (11%, 9 Votes)
- No, I forget which places had violations (5%, 4 Votes)
- No, the inspections are too infrequent to be accurate (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 80
Start Date: October 21, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you participate in area winter sports? (Select up to 9 options)
- I do not do any of these winter activities (16%, 18 Votes)
- I sled 1-5 times per year (14%, 16 Votes)
- I downhill ski 6+ times per year (13%, 15 Votes)
- I snowmobile 1-5 times per year (7%, 8 Votes)
- I cross-country ski 1-5 times per year (7%, 8 Votes)
- I sled 6+ times per year (6%, 7 Votes)
- I cross-country ski 6+ times per year (5%, 6 Votes)
- I snowboard 6+ times per year (5%, 6 Votes)
- I ice fish 1-5 times per year (4%, 5 Votes)
- I ice skate 1-5 times per year (4%, 5 Votes)
- I downhill ski 1-5 times per year (3%, 4 Votes)
- I snow shoe 1-5 times per year (3%, 4 Votes)
- I snow shoe 6+ times per year (3%, 3 Votes)
- I play ice hockey 6+ times per year (3%, 3 Votes)
- I play ice hockey 1-5 times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
- I snowboard 1-5 times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
- I ice skate 6+ times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
- I snowmobile 6+ times per year (1%, 1 Votes)
- I ice fish 6+ times per year (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 115
Start Date: October 14, 2007 @ 11:31 am
End Date: No Expiry
Senator Larry Craig: Should he stay or should he go?
- Larry Craig should go (75%, 119 Votes)
- Larry Craig should stay (25%, 40 Votes)
Total Voters: 159
Start Date: October 7, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are your top three Idaho Falls pizza sources?
- Pizza Hut (16%, 40 Votes)
- Papa Murphy's (14%, 36 Votes)
- Papa John's (11%, 28 Votes)
- Godfather's (10%, 27 Votes)
- Homemade (10%, 25 Votes)
- Dominos (9%, 24 Votes)
- Craigo's (8%, 20 Votes)
- Papa Tom's (7%, 17 Votes)
- Leo's/The Crossing (6%, 15 Votes)
- Little Caesars (5%, 13 Votes)
- Store Bought (3%, 7 Votes)
- Primo's (1%, 3 Votes)
- Papa Kelsey's (1%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 258
Start Date: September 30, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How many times in the last year have you been away from the Idaho Falls area and the state of Idaho?
- IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 15+ times (25%, 17 Votes)
- IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 6-15 times (17%, 12 Votes)
- IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 1-5 times (14%, 10 Votes)
- IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 1-5 times (13%, 9 Votes)
- IF area: 0 times, ID state: 0 times (10%, 7 Votes)
- IF area: 1-5 times, ID state: 0 times (6%, 4 Votes)
- IF area: 1-5 times, ID state: 1-5 times (6%, 4 Votes)
- IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 0 times (4%, 3 Votes)
- IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 6-15 times (4%, 3 Votes)
- IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 0 times (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 69
Start Date: September 23, 2007 @ 11:52 am
End Date: No Expiry
How long have you lived in Idaho Falls (total)?
- 25+ years (40%, 40 Votes)
- 15-25 years (25%, 25 Votes)
- Never lived in Idaho Falls (10%, 10 Votes)
- 10-15 years (9%, 9 Votes)
- 2-5 years (5%, 5 Votes)
- 1-2 years (4%, 4 Votes)
- 0-1 year (4%, 4 Votes)
- 5-10 years (3%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 99
Start Date: September 16, 2007 @ 11:35 am
End Date: No Expiry
What professional sports types would you like to see in Idaho Falls? (Pick up to two options)
- Hockey (30%, 37 Votes)
- Football (23%, 29 Votes)
- Basketball (19%, 24 Votes)
- UFC Fights (17%, 21 Votes)
- Soccer (9%, 11 Votes)
- Rugby (2%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 125
Start Date: September 9, 2007 @ 9:12 am
End Date: No Expiry
What show types would you like to see our Idaho Falls Arts Council bring in? (Select up to 3 options)
- Comedy (19%, 39 Votes)
- Classic Rock (17%, 34 Votes)
- Broadway Productions (16%, 33 Votes)
- Hard Rock (12%, 24 Votes)
- Children's Productions (8%, 16 Votes)
- Speakers/Lecturers (8%, 16 Votes)
- Country (7%, 14 Votes)
- Pop (4%, 8 Votes)
- Jazz (4%, 8 Votes)
- Instrumentals (3%, 6 Votes)
- Latin (2%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 203
Start Date: September 2, 2007 @ 10:45 am
End Date: No Expiry
How much impact has the River City Weekly had in our community?
- It’s alright but nothing special. (Fair) (25%, 23 Votes)
- River City What? (Poor) (25%, 23 Votes)
- Average, about as expected. (Average) (22%, 20 Votes)
- It’s had a good impact. (Good) (19%, 17 Votes)
- Outstanding, filled a crucial niche. (Excellent) (9%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 91
Start Date: August 26, 2007 @ 8:30 am
End Date: No Expiry
Of neighbors' homes you can see from your home, how many do you feel you really know?
- 10% of visible neighbors (28%, 26 Votes)
- Not a single neighbor (26%, 24 Votes)
- 25% of visible neighbors (15%, 14 Votes)
- 50% of visible neighbors (13%, 12 Votes)
- 90% of visible neighbors (11%, 10 Votes)
- 75% of visible neighbors (7%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 93
Start Date: August 19, 2007 @ 10:58 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is your current favorite Idaho Falls news source?
- KIFI Channel 8 ABC (41%, 30 Votes)
- Post Register Newspaper (28%, 21 Votes)
- KIDK Channel 3 CBS (19%, 14 Votes)
- KPVI Channel 6 NBC (12%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 74
Start Date: August 12, 2007 @ 3:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Could you support a new law enforcement building with an $8-12 million price tag?
- No (51%, 39 Votes)
- Yes (32%, 25 Votes)
- Need more informtion (17%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 77
Start Date: August 5, 2007 @ 9:37 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Larry Craig is doing as senator?
- Disapprove (57%, 37 Votes)
- Approve (25%, 16 Votes)
- Not Sure (18%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 65
Start Date: July 29, 2007 @ 10:28 am
End Date: No Expiry
How much extra would you be willing to pay in your utility bill for curbside recycling?
- $0 - Do not support a city curbside recycling program (37%, 34 Votes)
- $6 per month (27%, 25 Votes)
- $10 per month (19%, 17 Votes)
- $2 per month (17%, 15 Votes)
Total Voters: 91
Start Date: July 22, 2007 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry
How often do you recycle?
- Hardly ever (44%, 27 Votes)
- As much as possible (24%, 15 Votes)
- Occasionally (18%, 11 Votes)
- More often than not (14%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 62
Start Date: July 15, 2007 @ 11:41 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think Idaho Falls Councilman Larry Lyons can effectively serve while suing the city for $500,000?
- No (78%, 89 Votes)
- Probably Not (12%, 14 Votes)
- Yes (7%, 8 Votes)
- Probably (3%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 114
Start Date: July 8, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Which Republican is embarrassing their party more than helping?
- George Bush (43%, 65 Votes)
- Ann Coulter (16%, 25 Votes)
- Dick Cheney (16%, 24 Votes)
- John McCain (11%, 17 Votes)
- Bill O'Reilly (9%, 13 Votes)
- Tom Delay (2%, 3 Votes)
- Rudy Giuliani (2%, 3 Votes)
- Newt Gingrich (1%, 1 Votes)
- Michelle Malkin (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 152
Start Date: June 24, 2007 @ 11:25 am
End Date: No Expiry
Which Democrat is embarrassing their party more than helping?
- Rosie O'Donnell (44%, 42 Votes)
- Hillary Clinton (19%, 18 Votes)
- Al Sharpton (14%, 13 Votes)
- Al Gore (11%, 11 Votes)
- William Jefferson (9%, 9 Votes)
- John Edwards (2%, 2 Votes)
- Joe Biden (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 96
Start Date: June 17, 2007 @ 11:16 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think carbon offset credits have a substantial positive effect on CO2 emmissions?
- No, absolutely not (60%, 34 Votes)
- Probably not, more negative effects than positive (21%, 12 Votes)
- Probably, more positive effects than negative (16%, 9 Votes)
- Yes, absolutely (3%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 57
Start Date: June 10, 2007 @ 11:01 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is your most frequent Idaho Falls news source lately?
- On-Air: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (21%, 16 Votes)
- Other sources or combinations (18%, 14 Votes)
- Website: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (14%, 11 Votes)
- Paper version: Post Register Newspaper (14%, 11 Votes)
- On-Air: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (9%, 7 Votes)
- Website: Post Register Newspaper (9%, 7 Votes)
- On-Air: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (7%, 5 Votes)
- Website: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (5%, 4 Votes)
- Website: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 76
Start Date: June 3, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry
If you could only pick one, what do you think Idaho Falls needs most?
- Larger Convention Center for bringing in nationally-touring music, theater, and ice skating shows. (24%, 24 Votes)
- New amusement park, and/or water park, as a realistic local alternative to Lagoon. (20%, 20 Votes)
- Safer dedicated bike paths criss-crossing Idaho Falls, essentially creating elongated strip parks. (19%, 19 Votes)
- Forget all these and reduce our property taxes instead. (19%, 19 Votes)
- Children's Discovery Center providing creative learning spaces and enrichment activities for families. (13%, 13 Votes)
- Major Sandy Downs re-investment to covert it into a huge outdoor arena for concerts and monster truck rallies. (5%, 5 Votes)
- Second and/or third fireworks launch sites near Broadway and/or Pancheri to enhance our annual show and tourist draw. (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 101
Start Date: May 27, 2007 @ 11:54 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you trust EIRMC for your healthcare needs?
- Absolutely 100% trust (32%, 28 Votes)
- Mostly, depending on the department or time of day (31%, 27 Votes)
- Very little, depending on the department or time of day (21%, 18 Votes)
- Absolutely 0% trust (16%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 87
Start Date: May 20, 2007 @ 10:29 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you trust current local Boy Scout leadership?
- Yes (43%, 40 Votes)
- No (41%, 38 Votes)
- Somewhat (9%, 8 Votes)
- Mostly (7%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 92
Start Date: May 13, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think about the War on Drugs?
- I think it has failed, and decriminalization should prioritize health treatments over criminal punishments. (49%, 34 Votes)
- I am concerned it's not working, and we should start looking at other alternatives, possibly decriminilaliztion. (26%, 18 Votes)
- I am concerned it's not working, but the strategy should be kept and tweaked rather than decriminalization (19%, 13 Votes)
- I think it will eventually work, and just needs to continue or escalate (6%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 70
Start Date: May 6, 2007 @ 12:16 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think about religious discussions on IFz?
- I'm upset they're gone, hope they return without restrictions. (39%, 30 Votes)
- I'm glad they're gone, hope they never return (37%, 28 Votes)
- I'm upset they're gone, would like to see returned in carefully controlled circumstances (12%, 9 Votes)
- I'm glad they're gone, maybe they can return in carefully controlled circumstances (12%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 76
Start Date: April 29, 2007 @ 10:25 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is your strongest home defense?
- Gun (34%, 30 Votes)
- Lock doors and windows (31%, 27 Votes)
- Don't even lock doors (11%, 10 Votes)
- Alarm system (9%, 8 Votes)
- Deadbolt doors (7%, 6 Votes)
- Knife/machete/sword (6%, 5 Votes)
- Baseball bat (2%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 87
Start Date: April 22, 2007 @ 6:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think local high schools should close campus?
- Yes (52%, 31 Votes)
- No (48%, 29 Votes)
Total Voters: 60
Start Date: April 15, 2007 @ 11:04 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think video surveillance is becoming too invasive?
- Yes (49%, 21 Votes)
- No, I think more video surveillance would be beneficial. (35%, 15 Votes)
- No, current practices are fine (9%, 4 Votes)
- Not sure, need more information on the subject (7%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 43
Start Date: April 9, 2007 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry
How would you rate the just-closed 2007 Idaho Legislature on a scale of 1 (worst) - 5 (best)?
- 2 Fairly bad overall (33%, 15 Votes)
- 3 Some good some bad (27%, 12 Votes)
- 1 One of the worst sessions (27%, 12 Votes)
- 4 Fairly good overall (9%, 4 Votes)
- 5 One of the best sessions (4%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 45
Start Date: April 1, 2007 @ 10:28 am
End Date: No Expiry
Would you support a "Do Not Knock" ordinance in Idaho Falls?
- No, I do not think door-to-door salespeople are a big enough problem to warrant a new ordinance. (48%, 20 Votes)
- Yes, I want to restrict sales people from bothering my household. (40%, 17 Votes)
- Maybe, though I have concerns about cost, effectiveness, or more government regulations. (12%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: March 25, 2007 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think is the best cell phone provider for Southeast Idaho?
- Verizon (42%, 27 Votes)
- Edge (18%, 12 Votes)
- Cingular (17%, 11 Votes)
- Sprint/Qwest (9%, 6 Votes)
- Alltel (9%, 6 Votes)
- Cleartalk (2%, 1 Votes)
- T-Mobile (2%, 1 Votes)
- Syringa (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 65
Start Date: March 12, 2007 @ 9:35 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Do you think Kimball Mason's 3-year sentence is balanced to his crimes?
- No, it should be harsher (54%, 31 Votes)
- Yes, it was fair and balanced (26%, 15 Votes)
- No, it should be more lenient (20%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 57
Start Date: March 5, 2007 @ 12:18 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you (usually) get your movies?
- DVD/VHS rentals (47%, 17 Votes)
- DVD/VHS purchases (19%, 7 Votes)
- Online downloads (legit or not) (11%, 4 Votes)
- First run theater (11%, 4 Votes)
- Pay Per Views (11%, 4 Votes)
- Second run theater (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
Start Date: February 26, 2007 @ 10:34 am
End Date: No Expiry
Do you support mail-in ballot elections for Idaho?
- Yes (63%, 30 Votes)
- No (37%, 18 Votes)
Total Voters: 48
Start Date: February 18, 2007 @ 8:42 am
End Date: No Expiry
Where do you get most of your groceries?
- WinCo (33%, 29 Votes)
- Wal Mart (24%, 21 Votes)
- Albertson's (14%, 12 Votes)
- Places outside Idaho Falls (10%, 9 Votes)
- Smith's (6%, 5 Votes)
- Sam's Club (5%, 4 Votes)
- Fred Meyer (5%, 4 Votes)
- Saving Center (3%, 3 Votes)
- Midget Market (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 88
Start Date: February 11, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How long have you lived in Idaho Falls (total)?
- 20+ years (42%, 32 Votes)
- Never lived in Idaho Falls (19%, 15 Votes)
- 10-20 years (16%, 12 Votes)
- 0-1 year (8%, 6 Votes)
- 1-2 years (6%, 5 Votes)
- 5-10 years (5%, 4 Votes)
- 2-5 years (4%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 77
Start Date: February 5, 2007 @ 7:41 am
End Date: No Expiry
What would you do about Idaho wolves?
- Increase wolf numbers and protections (42%, 80 Votes)
- Leave at current numbers and support current policies (39%, 74 Votes)
- Hunt down to minimum federal level (15%, 29 Votes)
- Fight feds to completely remove (4%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 189
Start Date: January 27, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should Idaho teachers earn merit pay based on individual or class improvement?
- Yes (46%, 19 Votes)
- Need plan details before deciding (37%, 15 Votes)
- No (17%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 41
Start Date: January 19, 2007 @ 8:16 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think of Tom Luna lying about his federal work and attacking the reporter who exposed his lie?
- He should resign or be recalled (69%, 63 Votes)
- He should apologize and move on (16%, 15 Votes)
- He should stay quiet and let it pass (15%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 91
Start Date: January 3, 2007 @ 8:54 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How was your 2006?
- It was OK (30%, 14 Votes)
- A great year to forget (28%, 13 Votes)
- A great year to remember (22%, 10 Votes)
- Worst year ever for me (11%, 5 Votes)
- Best year ever for me (9%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 46
Start Date: December 24, 2006 @ 2:11 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should Idaho Falls city (non-essential) government workweek become 4-10 hour days or stay with traditional 5-days?
- Keep the 5-day week (46%, 33 Votes)
- Switch to 4-10 hour days (29%, 21 Votes)
- Need more info and discussion (25%, 18 Votes)
Total Voters: 72
Start Date: December 5, 2006 @ 9:11 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How will you clear snow this winter?
- Regular snow shovel (50%, 13 Votes)
- Snow plow-type snow shovel (31%, 8 Votes)
- Snow blower (15%, 4 Votes)
- Pay someone to do it (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 26
Start Date: November 30, 2006 @ 6:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry
If a new state prison were to be built in east Idaho, would you want it around Idaho Falls?
- Yes, I'm sure it would be secure and provide local jobs. (38%, 25 Votes)
- No, I don't want this around our community. (36%, 24 Votes)
- Possibly, but only under certain conditions. (26%, 17 Votes)
Total Voters: 66
Start Date: November 17, 2006 @ 11:56 am
End Date: No Expiry
How close do you live to Idaho Falls?
- I live in Idaho Falls city limits. (41%, 23 Votes)
- I live more than 20 miles away from Idaho Falls. (32%, 18 Votes)
- I live up to 5 miles out of city limits. (20%, 11 Votes)
- I live up to 20 miles out of city limits. (7%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 56
Start Date: November 7, 2006 @ 9:44 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How will you vote on Idaho Falls' IPP3 /coal plant investment in Utah?
- Yes (73%, 33 Votes)
- No (27%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 45
Start Date: October 31, 2006 @ 6:24 am
End Date: No Expiry
How will you vote on the advisory question?
- No, I don't support the legislature's shift of some property taxes to a 6% sales tax (85%, 33 Votes)
- Yes, I support the legislature's shift of some property taxes to a 6% sales tax (15%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 39
Start Date: October 27, 2006 @ 8:59 am
End Date: No Expiry
How do you think you'll vote this year?
- Individual Candidate Decisions (41%, 32 Votes)
- All Democrats (Punish Bush) (28%, 22 Votes)
- All Republicans (Support Bush) (24%, 19 Votes)
- Not Likely To Vote (6%, 5 Votes)
- Undecided Still (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 79
Start Date: October 2, 2006 @ 8:56 pm
End Date: July 8, 2007 @ 2:02 pm
How old are our visitors?
- 30-39 years old (33%, 26 Votes)
- 20-29 years old (25%, 20 Votes)
- 40-49 years old (18%, 14 Votes)
- 15-19 years old (11%, 9 Votes)
- 50-59 years old (9%, 7 Votes)
- 60-69 years old (3%, 2 Votes)
- 70 + years young (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 79
Start Date: September 4, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Should Idaho Falls mandate 1% of commercial construction costs be devoted to public art on the respective properties, with the developer choosing the art?
- No (55%, 17 Votes)
- Yes (45%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 31
Start Date: August 25, 2006 @ 12:32 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What do you think of Interim Governor Jim Risch's special session tax plans
- Against, real tax reform can wait until next session and be done right. (45%, 13 Votes)
- Against, it's an election-year ploy without significant tax savings. (28%, 8 Votes)
- Agree, something needs to be done even if not perfect plan. (14%, 4 Votes)
- Agree, I believe its a good plan and does good things. (10%, 3 Votes)
- Neutral, not sure of Risch's plans. (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 29
Start Date: August 16, 2006 @ 10:05 am
End Date: July 8, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
How should Idaho Falls finish expanding the two-lane bottleneck stretch of Sunnyside?
- Finish it now with $6 million from IF reserve funds, pay ourselves back when (and if) $5.5 million federal grant arrives by 2010 (No slowdown of traffic or business development). (93%, 39 Votes)
- Wait until $5.5 million federal grant arrives by 2010, pay extra inflation costs ($2-4 million more) out of our pockets, put up with 'orphan' section (with slowed traffic and business development). (7%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: August 9, 2006 @ 9:10 am
End Date: No Expiry
Which quarter design do you think Idaho should adopt?
- Mountains w/river pouring into state outline (60%, 21 Votes)
- Hills and mountains (23%, 8 Votes)
- State outline, flower, and song lyrics (14%, 5 Votes)
- Falcon w/state outline and Boise star (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Start Date: July 26, 2006 @ 1:08 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How much does your job pay health insurance premiums?
- Nothing (I pay all premiums) (29%, 4 Votes)
- Me only (I pay spouse and kids) (29%, 4 Votes)
- 100% (14%, 2 Votes)
- 75-100% (14%, 2 Votes)
- 25-75% (7%, 1 Votes)
- Me and spouse (I pay kids) (7%, 1 Votes)
- 0-25% (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 14
Start Date: July 23, 2006 @ 3:38 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you call long distance?
- Cell phone minutes (53%, 8 Votes)
- 1010### (20%, 3 Votes)
- Direct dial (LD plan) (13%, 2 Votes)
- Calling card (7%, 1 Votes)
- Skype (free) (7%, 1 Votes)
- At work on boss' dime (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 15
Start Date: July 14, 2006 @ 6:06 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How do you connect to the Internet?
- Cable (CableOne) (50%, 13 Votes)
- DSL (Qwest or MicroServ) (31%, 8 Votes)
- Wireless (Teton or Keyon) (15%, 4 Votes)
- Dialup (screech and squeal) (4%, 1 Votes)
- Satellite (Dish or DirecTV) (0%, 0 Votes)
- T1 Pipeline (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 26
Start Date: July 5, 2006 @ 9:25 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What are your 4th of July plans?
- Parade and Fireworks (33%, 14 Votes)
- Fireworks at river (24%, 10 Votes)
- None of the above (19%, 8 Votes)
- All of the above (17%, 7 Votes)
- Morning Parade (7%, 3 Votes)
- Settler's Festival (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
Start Date: June 26, 2006 @ 9:40 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is your current favorite Idaho Falls news source?
- Post Register Newspaper (35%, 19 Votes)
- KIFI Channel 8 ABC (25%, 14 Votes)
- KIDK Channel 3 CBS (22%, 12 Votes)
- KPVI Channel 6 NBC (18%, 10 Votes)
Total Voters: 55
Start Date: June 10, 2006 @ 10:19 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Is Kimball Mason's sentence appropriate to his crime?
- No, it should be harsher (78%, 35 Votes)
- Yes, it was fair and balanced (16%, 7 Votes)
- No, it should be more lenient (6%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 45
Start Date: June 1, 2006 @ 1:11 pm
End Date: July 1, 2007 @ 1:23 pm
Popularity: 2%
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