Comments on: Live blog with Steve Sarvi http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi News. Politics. Media. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: DJ Danielson http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6876 DJ Danielson Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:37:13 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6876 <strong>Online Hold 'em</strong> Here's a random one which isn't a very big issue but one I'm sure some people would be interested in nonetheless:<p><br>Federal ban on gambling over the internet (to casinos and sportsbooks which are offshore or otherwise): for or against and why?</p> Online Hold 'em Here's a random one which isn't a very big issue but one I'm sure some people would be interested in nonetheless:

Federal ban on gambling over the internet (to casinos and sportsbooks which are offshore or otherwise): for or against and why?

]]> By: Steve Sarvi for Congress http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6875 Steve Sarvi for Congress Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:36:52 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6875 <strong>Farm bill</strong> I do. It's not perfect, but it's an improvement. I particularly like the sections that support sustainable ag, although I don't feel they go far enough. I also would have preferred caps or limits on subsidy payments to the wealthiest farmers in the nation and I would have diverted those funds to more moderately sized farms. But, our members worked on this bill for a long time and reached the best deal they could. Our nation can not only feed itself but can also feed a good share of the world. We have to continue to support agriculture because it's one of the backbones of our nation, and rural communities must be able to thrive into the future. Farm bill I do. It's not perfect, but it's an improvement. I particularly like the sections that support sustainable ag, although I don't feel they go far enough. I also would have preferred caps or limits on subsidy payments to the wealthiest farmers in the nation and I would have diverted those funds to more moderately sized farms. But, our members worked on this bill for a long time and reached the best deal they could. Our nation can not only feed itself but can also feed a good share of the world. We have to continue to support agriculture because it's one of the backbones of our nation, and rural communities must be able to thrive into the future.

]]> By: Joe Bodell http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6874 Joe Bodell Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:36:11 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6874 <strong>"Party Animals"..... Animal House.....</strong> I dunno, maybe the connective logic just wasn't there. “Party Animals”….. Animal House….. I dunno, maybe the connective logic just wasn't there.

]]> By: Steve Sarvi for Congress http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6873 Steve Sarvi for Congress Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:33:13 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6873 <strong>Rep. Walz</strong> I have learned a lot from Rep. Walz, and we enjoy his support. I hope the comparisons will be shown to be apt!<p><br>Everyone has to do things their own way. No two candidates, members of Congress or districts are alike. So I'm sure there will be differences. But obviously he's a great role model. He has been generous in sharing ideas with us, and I take his advice very seriously.</p> Rep. Walz I have learned a lot from Rep. Walz, and we enjoy his support. I hope the comparisons will be shown to be apt!

Everyone has to do things their own way. No two candidates, members of Congress or districts are alike. So I'm sure there will be differences. But obviously he's a great role model. He has been generous in sharing ideas with us, and I take his advice very seriously.

]]> By: Tom Elko http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6872 Tom Elko Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:31:42 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6872 <strong>Farm Bill</strong> Steve, do you support the farm bill that is currently awaiting the president's signature, or would you be in favor of more subsidy reform? Farm Bill Steve, do you support the farm bill that is currently awaiting the president's signature, or would you be in favor of more subsidy reform?

]]> By: Steve Sarvi for Congress http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6871 Steve Sarvi for Congress Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:30:19 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6871 <strong>Toga?</strong> My weak points: You just had to ask, didn't you?<p><br>I'm human. There are too many to count. But, I would say one of them is I sometimes get too emotionally involved in the work I do. I'm a guy, and I admit it. But I work in public service. The work I do affects people's lives. So, I'm ok with being wrapped up in it. I guess you could say I'm not really trying to alleviate that.</p><p><br>Campaign-wise, clearly I'm facing the same kinds of issues challengers always face: the power of the incumbent. But, as we're seeing in the presidential race this year, ideas and vision are winning the day -- not money and power.</p> Toga? My weak points: You just had to ask, didn't you?

I'm human. There are too many to count. But, I would say one of them is I sometimes get too emotionally involved in the work I do. I'm a guy, and I admit it. But I work in public service. The work I do affects people's lives. So, I'm ok with being wrapped up in it. I guess you could say I'm not really trying to alleviate that.

Campaign-wise, clearly I'm facing the same kinds of issues challengers always face: the power of the incumbent. But, as we're seeing in the presidential race this year, ideas and vision are winning the day — not money and power.

]]> By: Steve Sarvi for Congress http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6870 Steve Sarvi for Congress Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:25:51 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6870 <strong>Political heroes</strong> Great question. So many people have inspired me throughout my life. I'm also a history buff, so I can look way back at heroes throughout our country's history. <p><br>Politically speaking, I am fond of Abe Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt -- two great Repbulicans! -- as well as Teddy's cousin Franklin. </p><p><br>Dwight Eisenhower also, from a practical perspective, did something we need to do now: think big about transportation and infrastructure. Of course, he also helped rebuild Europe after WWII.</p><p><br>Both John F. and Robert F. Kennedy I admire for their passion and dedication to ideas that have changed our world</p><p><br>I can't leave out Paul Wellstone, who stood up for "the little guy" his whole career.</p> Political heroes Great question. So many people have inspired me throughout my life. I'm also a history buff, so I can look way back at heroes throughout our country's history.

Politically speaking, I am fond of Abe Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt — two great Repbulicans! — as well as Teddy's cousin Franklin.

Dwight Eisenhower also, from a practical perspective, did something we need to do now: think big about transportation and infrastructure. Of course, he also helped rebuild Europe after WWII.

Both John F. and Robert F. Kennedy I admire for their passion and dedication to ideas that have changed our world

I can't leave out Paul Wellstone, who stood up for “the little guy” his whole career.

]]> By: DJ Danielson http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6869 DJ Danielson Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:22:58 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6869 <strong>Comparisons with Walz?</strong> Some are already comparing your potential in this election to that of Tim Walz in 2006.  In which ways would you differ from him?  <p><br>As far as the campaign? Also, on capitol hill?</p> Comparisons with Walz? Some are already comparing your potential in this election to that of Tim Walz in 2006.  In which ways would you differ from him? 

As far as the campaign? Also, on capitol hill?

]]> By: Joe Bodell http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6868 Joe Bodell Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:20:39 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6868 <strong>No toga parties in Congress</strong> Generally speaking, what do you think your *weakest* point is?  How are you working to alleviate it? No toga parties in Congress Generally speaking, what do you think your *weakest* point is?  How are you working to alleviate it?

]]> By: Steve Sarvi for Congress http://minnesotaindependent.com/2930/live-blog-with-steve-sarvi/comment-page-2#comment-6867 Steve Sarvi for Congress Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:20:38 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=2930#comment-6867 <strong>Re: Just what we need</strong> That is very kind of you, John. I am honored to have earned your support. <p><br>From one grunt to another --</p><p><br>Steve</p> Re: Just what we need That is very kind of you, John. I am honored to have earned your support.

From one grunt to another –

Steve

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