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The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?

  • The Beatles (80%, 32 Votes)
  • The Rolling Stones (20%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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)
  • I don't think his choice of running mate will make much of a difference (4%, 5 Votes)
  • I like McCain, but I'm less likely to vote for him now because I don't like his choice (8%, 9 Votes)
  • He must be desperate for media coverage (21%, 25 Votes)
  • I haven't decided yet, I don't know enough about her (4%, 5 Votes)
  • It doesn't matter who he chooses, I'm for Obama ALL THE WAY! (18%, 22 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)

  • The chance to write a post that many will read (19%, 9 Votes)
  • To persuade people (0%, 0 Votes)
  • To debate ideas (13%, 6 Votes)
  • To win an argument (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Connect with others in the community. (17%, 8 Votes)
  • To get some intellectual/mental stimulation (26%, 12 Votes)
  • To learn what’s going on in our community (21%, 10 Votes)
  • Other (mention in the shout box) (4%, 2 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)
  • The greatest area to live (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Somewhere between great and the greatest (40%, 4 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)
  • Link from another website (16%, 5 Votes)
  • A friend/family memeber told me about it (19%, 6 Votes)
  • Received an email about it (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Heard it mentioned in the news (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Other (23%, 7 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?

  • Yes (21%, 11 Votes)
  • No (79%, 41 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)
  • IdahoFallsPost.com (2%, 1 Votes)
  • IdahoFallsCommunity.com (7%, 4 Votes)
  • InsideIdahoFalls.com (20%, 12 Votes)
  • IdahoFallsNow.com (8%, 5 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?

  • Yes, right away! (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Yes, but not till its time to get a new car. (18%, 7 Votes)
  • No, I already drive a great fuel-saving automobile. (29%, 11 Votes)
  • No, I'm not planning on any changes right now. (45%, 17 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 very aware! Nothing escapes my intense scrutiny. (20%, 11 Votes)
  • I’m generally aware of local and world news events (70%, 38 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?

  • Over the air (rooftop or rabbit ears) (10%, 5 Votes)
  • Cable (52%, 25 Votes)
  • Satellite (27%, 13 Votes)
  • I don't ever watch televsion (10%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

Start Date: May 15, 2008 @ 6:30 am
End Date: No Expiry



How Much Racism Exists in Southeast Idaho?

  • Little or none at all. (28%, 11 Votes)
  • It is fairly common. (43%, 17 Votes)
  • It is abundant everywhere you turn. (30%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

Start Date: May 12, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry



What are your Summer Vacation Plans?

  • Taking vacation somewhere in Southeast Idaho. (9%, 5 Votes)
  • Traveling just outside Southeast Idaho (i.e. Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City). (27%, 15 Votes)
  • Driving/Flying somewhere Farther than Salt Lake City. (36%, 20 Votes)
  • No summer vacation planned this year . (29%, 16 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 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 try to get a brief overview of what each of the candidates standings are before deciding. (45%, 25 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. (4%, 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?

  • Cash (7%, 4 Votes)
  • Check (18%, 10 Votes)
  • Debit Card (including "visa check card", etc.) (60%, 33 Votes)
  • Credit Card (15%, 8 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?

  • HELPS (keeps their names/issues in the news, etc.) (14%, 5 Votes)
  • HURTS (they end up beating each other up and keep them from targeting their real opponent.) (76%, 28 Votes)
  • Neither helps nor hurts. (11%, 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 spend it on retail shopping, luxury items, overdue repairs, charity, and/or vacation spending (16%, 14 Votes)
  • I plan to pay down existing debts (44%, 40 Votes)
  • I plan to put it into savings or investment (28%, 25 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?

  • Yes, to the same degree as lenders have already been bailed out (15%, 11 Votes)
  • Yes, but only homeowners in foreclosure should be helped (8%, 6 Votes)
  • No, homeowners should not be bailed out of their responsibilities (76%, 55 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)

  • Barack Obama (31%, 43 Votes)
  • Hillary Clinton (24%, 34 Votes)
  • John McCain (45%, 62 Votes)

Total Voters: 139

Start Date: March 30, 2008 @ 10:34 am
End Date: No Expiry



Should the Teton Dam be rebuilt?

  • Absolultely Yes (19%, 9 Votes)
  • Possibly, but only if safety is foolproof (49%, 23 Votes)
  • Absolutely Not (32%, 15 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 support it, but I am concerned about the waste (7%, 6 Votes)
  • I need to hear their waste disposal plans before I can support it (26%, 21 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 (22%, 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?

  • 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 (17%, 11 Votes)
  • 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)

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?

  • Yes (21%, 12 Votes)
  • No (79%, 45 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: 0-4 hours weekly (9%, 7 Votes)
  • Reading: 4-10 hours weekly (24%, 19 Votes)
  • Reading: 10-15 hours weekly (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Reading: 15+ hours weekly (16%, 13 Votes)
  • Watching Videos: 0-4 hours weekly (20%, 16 Votes)
  • Watching Videos: 4-10 hours weekly (15%, 12 Votes)
  • Watching Videos: 10-15 hours weekly (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Watching Videos: 15+ hours weekly (8%, 6 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)

  • I do not get a tax refund this year (12%, 8 Votes)
  • Save or invest it (26%, 17 Votes)
  • Spend on past due bills (30%, 20 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)

  • Heavy/Alternative rock (12%, 26 Votes)
  • Classical/Symphony (5%, 11 Votes)
  • Techno/Electronic (4%, 9 Votes)
  • 80s hair bands (11%, 24 Votes)
  • Classic Rock (17%, 37 Votes)
  • Heavy Metal (5%, 12 Votes)
  • Pop/Top 40 (10%, 23 Votes)
  • Mashups (3%, 7 Votes)
  • Country (11%, 24 Votes)
  • Spanish (0%, 1 Votes)
  • Reggae (3%, 6 Votes)
  • Hip Hop (3%, 7 Votes)
  • Gospel (3%, 7 Votes)
  • Latin (0%, 1 Votes)
  • Jazz (5%, 10 Votes)
  • Rap (2%, 5 Votes)
  • Other musical styles (5%, 12 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?

  • Yes (38%, 13 Votes)
  • No (62%, 21 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)
  • Stop Smoking/Drinking (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Decrease debt (16%, 12 Votes)
  • Increase family time (9%, 7 Votes)
  • Help others (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Start a business (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Write a book (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Travel more (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Learn something new (7%, 5 Votes)
  • Organize my spaces (9%, 7 Votes)
  • I don't bother with New Year's Resolutions (20%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 76

Start Date: January 6, 2008 @ 10:54 am
End Date: No Expiry



How was your 2007?

  • Best year ever for me (7%, 5 Votes)
  • A great year to remember (32%, 23 Votes)
  • Average (38%, 28 Votes)
  • A great year to forget (18%, 13 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?

  • Not once (37%, 22 Votes)
  • Once or twice (49%, 29 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 Female (41%, 28 Votes)
  • I is a Male (59%, 41 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)
  • Hillary Clinton (13%, 42 Votes)
  • Rudy Guiliani (13%, 43 Votes)
  • Barak Obama (16%, 52 Votes)
  • John McCain (13%, 43 Votes)
  • John Edwards (6%, 20 Votes)
  • Ron Paul (10%, 33 Votes)
  • Dennis Kucinich (3%, 11 Votes)
  • Michael Bloomberg (4%, 12 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)
  • Ripped from friends or family CDs (14%, 13 Votes)
  • iTunes (17%, 16 Votes)
  • Amazon (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Urge (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Rhapsody (2%, 2 Votes)
  • Ruckus (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Yahoo (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Other legal online services (3%, 3 Votes)
  • Pirated (Kazaa, Limewire, bitTorrents, etc.) (18%, 17 Votes)
  • I do not use any digital music files (17%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 94

Start Date: November 18, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry



What music format do you listen to usually?

  • Vinyl (1%, 1 Votes)
  • 45’s (1%, 1 Votes)
  • 8 tracks (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Cassette (0%, 0 Votes)
  • CD (11%, 9 Votes)
  • Digital Files (MP3/AAC/etc.) (42%, 34 Votes)
  • AM/FM Radio (20%, 16 Votes)
  • Satellite Radio (21%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 81

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)

  • No college or Not old enough yet (4%, 5 Votes)
  • Eastern Idaho Technical College (13%, 16 Votes)
  • Idaho State University (23%, 29 Votes)
  • BYU-Idaho (12%, 15 Votes)
  • College of Southern Idaho (2%, 3 Votes)
  • Boise State University (5%, 6 Votes)
  • Albertson College (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (0%, 0 Votes)
  • University of Idaho (13%, 16 Votes)
  • North Idaho College (0%, 0 Votes)
  • U.S. college outside Idaho (28%, 35 Votes)
  • International college outside America (1%, 1 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?

  • Yes, almost always (21%, 17 Votes)
  • Sometimes, depending on violation details (49%, 39 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)
  • No, need cumulative reports to see accurate trends (13%, 10 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 downhill ski 1-5 times per year (3%, 4 Votes)
  • I downhill ski 6+ times per year (13%, 15 Votes)
  • I snowboard 1-5 times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
  • I snowboard 6+ times per year (5%, 6 Votes)
  • I snowmobile 1-5 times per year (7%, 8 Votes)
  • I snowmobile 6+ times per year (1%, 1 Votes)
  • I ice skate 1-5 times per year (4%, 5 Votes)
  • I ice skate 6+ times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
  • I play ice hockey 1-5 times per year (2%, 2 Votes)
  • I play ice hockey 6+ times per year (3%, 3 Votes)
  • I cross-country ski 1-5 times per year (7%, 8 Votes)
  • I cross-country ski 6+ times per year (5%, 6 Votes)
  • I sled 1-5 times per year (14%, 16 Votes)
  • I sled 6+ times per year (6%, 7 Votes)
  • I ice fish 1-5 times per year (4%, 5 Votes)
  • I ice fish 6+ times per year (0%, 0 Votes)
  • I snow shoe 1-5 times per year (3%, 4 Votes)
  • I snow shoe 6+ times per year (3%, 3 Votes)
  • I do not do any of these winter activities (16%, 18 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?

  • Homemade (10%, 25 Votes)
  • Craigo's (8%, 20 Votes)
  • Dominos (9%, 24 Votes)
  • Godfather's (10%, 27 Votes)
  • Leo's/The Crossing (6%, 15 Votes)
  • Little Caesars (5%, 13 Votes)
  • Papa John's (11%, 28 Votes)
  • Papa Kelsey's (1%, 3 Votes)
  • Papa Murphy's (14%, 36 Votes)
  • Papa Tom's (7%, 17 Votes)
  • Pizza Hut (16%, 40 Votes)
  • Primo's (1%, 3 Votes)
  • Store Bought (3%, 7 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: 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: 1-5 times (14%, 10 Votes)
  • IF area: 6-15 times, ID state: 6-15 times (4%, 3 Votes)
  • IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 0 times (0%, 0 Votes)
  • IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 1-5 times (13%, 9 Votes)
  • IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 6-15 times (17%, 12 Votes)
  • IF area: 15+ times, ID state: 15+ times (25%, 17 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)?

  • Never lived in Idaho Falls (10%, 10 Votes)
  • 0-1 year (4%, 4 Votes)
  • 1-2 years (4%, 4 Votes)
  • 2-5 years (5%, 5 Votes)
  • 5-10 years (2%, 2 Votes)
  • 10-15 years (9%, 9 Votes)
  • 15-25 years (25%, 25 Votes)
  • 25+ years (40%, 40 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)

  • Basketball (19%, 24 Votes)
  • Football (23%, 29 Votes)
  • Hockey (30%, 37 Votes)
  • Rugby (2%, 3 Votes)
  • Soccer (9%, 11 Votes)
  • UFC Fights (17%, 21 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)

  • Speakers/Lecturers (8%, 16 Votes)
  • Broadway Productions (16%, 33 Votes)
  • Children's Productions (8%, 16 Votes)
  • Classic Rock (17%, 34 Votes)
  • Comedy (19%, 39 Votes)
  • Country (7%, 14 Votes)
  • Hard Rock (12%, 24 Votes)
  • Instrumentals (3%, 6 Votes)
  • Jazz (4%, 8 Votes)
  • Latin (2%, 5 Votes)
  • Pop (4%, 8 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?

  • River City What? (Poor) (25%, 23 Votes)
  • It’s alright but nothing special. (Fair) (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?

  • Not a single neighbor (26%, 24 Votes)
  • 10% of visible neighbors (28%, 26 Votes)
  • 25% of visible neighbors (15%, 14 Votes)
  • 50% of visible neighbors (13%, 12 Votes)
  • 75% of visible neighbors (8%, 7 Votes)
  • 90% of visible neighbors (11%, 10 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?

  • Post Register Newspaper (28%, 21 Votes)
  • KIDK Channel 3 CBS (19%, 14 Votes)
  • KPVI Channel 6 NBC (12%, 9 Votes)
  • KIFI Channel 8 ABC (41%, 30 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?

  • Yes (32%, 25 Votes)
  • No (51%, 39 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?

  • Approve (25%, 16 Votes)
  • Not Sure (18%, 12 Votes)
  • Disapprove (57%, 37 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?

  • $10 per month (19%, 17 Votes)
  • $6 per month (27%, 25 Votes)
  • $2 per month (16%, 15 Votes)
  • $0 - Do not support a city curbside recycling program (37%, 34 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)
  • Occasionally (18%, 11 Votes)
  • More often than not (15%, 9 Votes)
  • As much as possible (24%, 15 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?

  • Yes (7%, 8 Votes)
  • Probably (3%, 3 Votes)
  • Probably Not (12%, 14 Votes)
  • No (78%, 89 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)
  • Dick Cheney (16%, 24 Votes)
  • Ann Coulter (16%, 25 Votes)
  • Tom Delay (2%, 3 Votes)
  • Newt Gingrich (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Rudy Giuliani (2%, 3 Votes)
  • Michelle Malkin (1%, 1 Votes)
  • John McCain (11%, 17 Votes)
  • Bill O'Reilly (9%, 13 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?

  • Joe Biden (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Hillary Clinton (19%, 18 Votes)
  • John Edwards (2%, 2 Votes)
  • Al Gore (11%, 11 Votes)
  • William Jefferson (9%, 9 Votes)
  • Rosie O'Donnell (44%, 42 Votes)
  • Al Sharpton (14%, 13 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?

  • Yes, absolutely (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Probably, more positive effects than negative (16%, 9 Votes)
  • Probably not, more negative effects than positive (21%, 12 Votes)
  • No, absolutely not (60%, 34 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: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (9%, 7 Votes)
  • On-Air: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (7%, 5 Votes)
  • On-Air: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (21%, 16 Votes)
  • Paper version: Post Register Newspaper (14%, 11 Votes)
  • Website: KIDK Channel 3 CBS (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Website: KPVI Channel 6 NBC (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Website: KIFI Channel 8 ABC (14%, 11 Votes)
  • Website: Post Register Newspaper (9%, 7 Votes)
  • Other sources or combinations (18%, 14 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)
  • Major Sandy Downs re-investment to covert it into a huge outdoor arena for concerts and monster truck rallies. (5%, 5 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)
  • Children's Discovery Center providing creative learning spaces and enrichment activities for families. (13%, 13 Votes)
  • Second and/or third fireworks launch sites near Broadway and/or Pancheri to enhance our annual show and tourist draw. (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Forget all these and reduce our property taxes instead. (19%, 19 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)
  • Mostly (7%, 6 Votes)
  • Somewhat (9%, 8 Votes)
  • No (41%, 38 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 will eventually work, and just needs to continue or escalate (7%, 5 Votes)
  • I am concerned it's not working, but the strategy should be kept and tweaked rather than decriminalization (19%, 13 Votes)
  • I am concerned it's not working, and we should start looking at other alternatives, possibly decriminilaliztion. (26%, 18 Votes)
  • I think it has failed, and decriminalization should prioritize health treatments over criminal punishments. (49%, 34 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 glad they're gone, hope they never return (37%, 28 Votes)
  • I'm glad they're gone, maybe they can return in carefully controlled circumstances (12%, 9 Votes)
  • I'm upset they're gone, would like to see returned in carefully controlled circumstances (12%, 9 Votes)
  • I'm upset they're gone, hope they return without restrictions. (39%, 30 Votes)

Total Voters: 76

Start Date: April 29, 2007 @ 10:25 am
End Date: No Expiry



What is your strongest home defense?

  • Don't even lock doors (11%, 10 Votes)
  • Lock doors and windows (31%, 27 Votes)
  • Deadbolt doors (7%, 6 Votes)
  • Alarm system (9%, 8 Votes)
  • Baseball bat (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Knife/machete/sword (6%, 5 Votes)
  • Gun (34%, 30 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)
  • Not sure, need more information on the subject (7%, 3 Votes)
  • No, current practices are fine (9%, 4 Votes)
  • No, I think more video surveillance would be beneficial. (35%, 15 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)?

  • 5 One of the best sessions (4%, 2 Votes)
  • 4 Fairly good overall (9%, 4 Votes)
  • 3 Some good some bad (27%, 12 Votes)
  • 2 Fairly bad overall (33%, 15 Votes)
  • 1 One of the worst sessions (27%, 12 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?

  • 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)
  • No, I do not think door-to-door salespeople are a big enough problem to warrant a new ordinance. (48%, 20 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?

  • Alltel (9%, 6 Votes)
  • Cingular (17%, 11 Votes)
  • Cleartalk (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Edge (18%, 12 Votes)
  • Sprint/Qwest (9%, 6 Votes)
  • Syringa (2%, 1 Votes)
  • T-Mobile (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Verizon (42%, 27 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?

  • Yes, it was fair and balanced (26%, 15 Votes)
  • No, it should be harsher (54%, 31 Votes)
  • No, it should be more lenient (19%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 57

Start Date: March 5, 2007 @ 12:18 pm
End Date: No Expiry



How do you (usually) get your movies?

  • First run theater (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Second run theater (0%, 0 Votes)
  • DVD/VHS purchases (19%, 7 Votes)
  • DVD/VHS rentals (47%, 17 Votes)
  • Pay Per Views (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Online downloads (legit or not) (11%, 4 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 (38%, 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?

  • Albertson's (14%, 12 Votes)
  • Fred Meyer (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Midget Market (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Sam's Club (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Saving Center (3%, 3 Votes)
  • Smith's (6%, 5 Votes)
  • Wal Mart (24%, 21 Votes)
  • WinCo (33%, 29 Votes)
  • Places outside Idaho Falls (10%, 9 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)?

  • Never lived in Idaho Falls (19%, 15 Votes)
  • 0-1 year (8%, 6 Votes)
  • 1-2 years (6%, 5 Votes)
  • 2-5 years (4%, 3 Votes)
  • 5-10 years (5%, 4 Votes)
  • 10-20 years (16%, 12 Votes)
  • 20+ years (42%, 32 Votes)

Total Voters: 77

Start Date: February 5, 2007 @ 7:41 am
End Date: No Expiry



What would you do about Idaho wolves?

  • Fight feds to completely remove (3%, 6 Votes)
  • Hunt down to minimum federal level (15%, 29 Votes)
  • Leave at current numbers and support current policies (39%, 74 Votes)
  • Increase wolf numbers and protections (42%, 80 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 (14%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 91

Start Date: January 3, 2007 @ 8:54 pm
End Date: No Expiry



How was your 2006?

  • Best year ever for me (9%, 4 Votes)
  • A great year to remember (22%, 10 Votes)
  • It was OK (30%, 14 Votes)
  • A great year to forget (28%, 13 Votes)
  • Worst year ever for me (11%, 5 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)
  • Need more info and discussion (25%, 18 Votes)
  • Switch to 4-10 hour days (29%, 21 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)
  • Possibly, but only under certain conditions. (26%, 17 Votes)
  • No, I don't want this around our community. (36%, 24 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 up to 5 miles out of city limits. (20%, 11 Votes)
  • I live up to 20 miles out of city limits. (7%, 4 Votes)
  • I live more than 20 miles away from Idaho Falls. (32%, 18 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?

  • Yes, I support the legislature's shift of some property taxes to a 6% sales tax (15%, 6 Votes)
  • No, I don't support the legislature's shift of some property taxes to a 6% sales tax (85%, 33 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?

  • All Democrats (Punish Bush) (28%, 22 Votes)
  • All Republicans (Support Bush) (24%, 19 Votes)
  • Individual Candidate Decisions (41%, 32 Votes)
  • Undecided Still (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Not Likely To Vote (6%, 5 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?

  • 15-19 years old (11%, 9 Votes)
  • 20-29 years old (25%, 20 Votes)
  • 30-39 years old (33%, 26 Votes)
  • 40-49 years old (18%, 14 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?

  • Yes (45%, 14 Votes)
  • No (55%, 17 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

  • Agree, I believe its a good plan and does good things. (10%, 3 Votes)
  • Agree, something needs to be done even if not perfect plan. (14%, 4 Votes)
  • Neutral, not sure of Risch's plans. (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Against, it's an election-year ploy without significant tax savings. (28%, 8 Votes)
  • Against, real tax reform can wait until next session and be done right. (45%, 13 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?

  • 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)
  • 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)

Total Voters: 42

Start Date: August 9, 2006 @ 9:10 am
End Date: No Expiry



Which quarter design do you think Idaho should adopt?

  • Hills and mountains (23%, 8 Votes)
  • Falcon w/state outline and Boise star (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Mountains w/river pouring into state outline (60%, 21 Votes)
  • State outline, flower, and song lyrics (14%, 5 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?

  • Me only (I pay spouse and kids) (29%, 4 Votes)
  • Me and spouse (I pay kids) (7%, 1 Votes)
  • 100% (14%, 2 Votes)
  • 75-100% (14%, 2 Votes)
  • 25-75% (7%, 1 Votes)
  • 0-25% (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Nothing (I pay all premiums) (29%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

Start Date: July 23, 2006 @ 3:38 pm
End Date: No Expiry



How do you call long distance?

  • Skype (free) (7%, 1 Votes)
  • Cell phone minutes (53%, 8 Votes)
  • Calling card (7%, 1 Votes)
  • 1010### (20%, 3 Votes)
  • Direct dial (LD plan) (13%, 2 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)
  • Satellite (Dish or DirecTV) (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Dialup (screech and squeal) (4%, 1 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?

  • Morning Parade (7%, 3 Votes)