Are Presidential addresses effective in swaying your opinion?

Asked by KTVZ

556 Votes

Are Presidential addresses effective in swaying your opinion?

41%

Yes, it's personal Yes, it's personal

59%

No, they're stunts No, they're stunts

41%

Yes, it's personal

Presidential addresses are a more personal and credible way to address the public and urge them to unite in a cause. That gesture alone makes me more likely to listen to the Pre... Show More

Presidential addresses are a more personal and credible way to address the public and urge them to unite in a cause. That gesture alone makes me more likely to listen to the President's point of view or plan. Show Less

1 Comment

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

One speech isn't going to change anyone's opinion on major topics, but they can influence what I think on some of the finer points.

59%

No, they're stunts

My opinions are generally set in the political sphere, and a Presidential address is just a semantic stunt to make me perk up at a certain platform. That won't happen!

My opinions are generally set in the political sphere, and a Presidential address is just a semantic stunt to make me perk up at a certain platform. That won't happen! Show Less

7 Comments

Dave Voiles

I do my homework. I know the truth before hand. If you make an abrupt change in your thinking from a speech you are likely a political lemming.

Nate Hamilton

Funny thing about primetime lies is that they are still lies!

Kathy Deloach

No they tell the people what they want to hear and most of it is BS

Ka San

Not from this guy!

Marija Peče

This is so stupid and I would like to instead see attention given to the corruption involved in government spending due to priorities given from lobbyists at the expense of important social programs

diane diehl

Trump tries to be a dictator, not a president of our nation. I don't believe anything he says because he lies so much. It is a tragic and dangerous situation we are in with this president.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

96 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

8%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

65 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

68%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Are Presidential addresses effective in swaying your opinion?

41% Yes, it's personal Yes, it's personal

59% No, they're stunts No, they're stunts

41% Yes, it's personal

59% No, they're stunts

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

32% Yes Yes

68% No No

32% Yes

68% No

41%

Yes, it's personal Yes, it's personal

59%

No, they're stunts No, they're stunts

41%

Yes, it's personal

59%

No, they're stunts

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

68%

No