Goldsboro News-Argus Opinion Poll

Snow in Wayne County in December?

Started on 12/08/2005

That would be wonderful!: - 50%; (250 votes)
Wasn't there a ring around the moon a while back?: - 4%; (18 votes)
Historically unlikely.: - 14%; (67 votes)
I would bet against it.: - 32%; (161 votes)

Total Votes: 496

Upside-down Christmas trees?

Started on 11/29/2005

Fun twist on Christmas decorating: - 12%; (25 votes)
Fads, they come and go: - 46%; (97 votes)
Disrespectful and hostile to tradition: - 42%; (87 votes)

Total Votes: 209

When is it appropriate to decorate a home for Christmas?

Started on 11/20/2005

Right after Halloween: - 2%; (5 votes)
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving: - 5%; (16 votes)
Right after Thanksgiving: - 62%; (189 votes)
Once December starts: - 22%; (67 votes)
The week before Christmas: - 4%; (13 votes)
Leave them up year round!: - 5%; (16 votes)

Total Votes: 306

Given all that has gone on surrounding sporting events, which are you more likely to watch?

Started on 11/09/2005

Professional football: - 17%; (45 votes)
College football: - 28%; (74 votes)
Professional basketball: - 5%; (13 votes)
College basketball: - 49%; (128 votes)

Total Votes: 260

Who is going to jail?

Started on 11/02/2005

No one, it will all fizzle out eventually: - 27%; (73 votes)
Some peon, taking the fall: - 23%; (60 votes)
Hillary: - 29%; (76 votes)
Trump: - 21%; (57 votes)

Total Votes: 266

What is the proper stacking order for a cheeseburger, from bottom to top?

Started on 10/30/2005

Lower Bun, Lettuce, Patty, Cheese, Tomato, Upper Bun: - 9%; (11 votes)
Lower Bun, Cheese, Patty, Tomato, Lettuce, Upper Bun: - 3%; (4 votes)
Lower Bun, Patty, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Upper Bun: - 75%; (91 votes)
Lower Bun, Tomato, Patty, Lettuce, Cheese, Upper Bun: - 1%; (1 votes)
(Some other way, which is obviously far better): - 12%; (15 votes)

Total Votes: 122

Goldsboro has a lot of great stores, but what grocery chain do you miss the most?

Started on 10/23/2005

Aldi: - 27%; (64 votes)
Lidl: - 9%; (20 votes)
Publix: - 29%; (67 votes)
Trader Joe's: - 23%; (53 votes)
Whole Foods Market: - 13%; (31 votes)

Total Votes: 235

What do you think of Duke Energy's rate increase request?

Started on 10/12/2005

The increase seems reasonable: - 3%; (8 votes)
Would be nice to have competition: - 26%; (66 votes)
The increase does not seem reasonable: - 71%; (179 votes)

Total Votes: 253

Do you side with President Trump and his comments about player's protesting during the anthem, or do you support the right of the players to protest as long as it is peaceful?

Started on 09/25/2005

Trump: - 56%; (406 votes)
The players: - 34%; (245 votes)
Neither: - 5%; (35 votes)
I see both sides: - 6%; (43 votes)

Total Votes: 729

As NC redraws district boundaries, which factor should be the most important?

Started on 08/28/2005

Districts should be drawn simply and compactly: - 28%; (68 votes)
Districts should follow existing city and county boundaries: - 48%; (115 votes)
Districts shouldn't change the number of Republican or Democratic seats: - 21%; (51 votes)
Districts should cluster "communities of interest": - 3%; (8 votes)

Total Votes: 242

North Korea?

Started on 08/10/2005

They have made threats before, this will pass: - 27%; (82 votes)
Their escalation demands a highly visible, credible military deterrent: - 50%; (152 votes)
We need to consider a first-strike option: - 23%; (71 votes)

Total Votes: 305

In Wayne County, tax funding for schools:

Started on 07/14/2005

Should be increased substantially: - 35%; (143 votes)
Should be increased moderately: - 25%; (105 votes)
Is about where it needs to be: - 19%; (77 votes)
Should be decreased moderately: - 9%; (39 votes)
Should be decreased substantially: - 12%; (49 votes)

Total Votes: 413

The worst use of pineapple is to put it in/on a:

Started on 06/12/2005

Hamburger: - 46%; (307 votes)
Quesadilla: - 19%; (125 votes)
Pulled pork dish: - 21%; (136 votes)
Pizza: - 14%; (93 votes)

Total Votes: 661

Do you support the North Carolina "Brunch Bill?"

Started on 06/01/2005

No, all we have left is one half-day with no alcohol sales: - 32%; (53 votes)
As long as local control is maintained, I guess it is okay: - 13%; (22 votes)
Yes, free the mimosa!: - 46%; (77 votes)
Y'all got anymore of them 'Economic and Job Growth' acts?: - 9%; (15 votes)

Total Votes: 167

Fidget spinners, am I right?

Started on 05/11/2005

I'm sorry, what?: - 20%; (68 votes)
Yet another sign that western civilization is at an end: - 31%; (104 votes)
Harmless toy: - 33%; (110 votes)
It helps people concentrate: - 10%; (34 votes)
Get with it, the new big thing is pickle popsicles: - 5%; (17 votes)

Total Votes: 333

NC Brewers seek permission to self-distribute more of their own beer

Started on 04/10/2005

Alcohol sales should be more regulated, not less regulated!: - 15%; (75 votes)
I'm worried this will mean more promotion/marketing of alcohol: - 6%; (30 votes)
I think the current system works fine: - 11%; (55 votes)
Let's end socialist policies where the state orders around small businesses: - 32%; (160 votes)
Did someone say more beer? Whooo!: - 36%; (182 votes)

Total Votes: 502

What is your favorite fictional recipe from television?

Started on 03/31/2005

Archer - Eggs Woodhouse: - 11%; (5 votes)
Bob's Burgers - Meatsiah: - 39%; (17 votes)
Louie - Fried Chicken: - 41%; (18 votes)
30 Rock - Cheesy Blaster: - 9%; (4 votes)

Total Votes: 44

Going to the beach in March?

Started on 03/02/2005

Yes, I've already visited: - 24%; (73 votes)
I'm planning to make a visit: - 17%; (51 votes)
If the weather stays nice: - 20%; (61 votes)
It just doesn't sound right: - 40%; (123 votes)

Total Votes: 308

Which is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Started on 01/25/2005

Caramel deLites: - 27%; (180 votes)
Girl Scout S'mores: - 4%; (24 votes)
Lemonades: - 11%; (72 votes)
Peanut Butter Patties: - 14%; (93 votes)
Peanut Butter Sandwich: - 9%; (60 votes)
Shortbread: - 11%; (73 votes)
Thin Mints: - 25%; (169 votes)

Total Votes: 671

Trends to look for in 2017

Started on 12/28/2005

Savory Jello dishes: - 13%; (25 votes)
High waisted trousers for men: - 14%; (27 votes)
Political figures having duels: - 71%; (142 votes)
Another ska revival: - 3%; (6 votes)

Total Votes: 200

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