Goldsboro News-Argus Opinion Poll

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

What is your favorite Christmas movie?

Started on 12/21/2005

It's a Wonderful Life: - 22%; (41 votes)
A Christmas Story: - 14%; (26 votes)
A Charlie Brown Christmas: - 12%; (23 votes)
Home Alone: - 19%; (35 votes)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: - 27%; (50 votes)
Die Hard: - 6%; (11 votes)

Total Votes: 186

What is your favorite fall/winter holiday?

Started on 11/07/2005

Christmas: - 66%; (617 votes)
Thanksgiving: - 18%; (166 votes)
Veterans Day: - 3%; (24 votes)
Presidents' Day: - 2%; (15 votes)
Hanukkah: - 1%; (9 votes)
Kwanzaa: - 2%; (20 votes)
Halloween: - 5%; (46 votes)
New Year's Eve: - 5%; (43 votes)

Total Votes: 940

If the Presidential ballot had an option for "None of the Above -- go get new candidates," who would you vote for?

Started on 10/21/2005

Donald Trump: - 42%; (355 votes)
Hillary Clinton: - 24%; (208 votes)
Gary Johnson: - 2%; (19 votes)
Jill Stein: - 1%; (5 votes)
Evan McMullin: - 1%; (11 votes)
None of the Above: - 30%; (254 votes)

Total Votes: 852

What is your favorite thing at the fair?

Started on 10/04/2005

The rides: - 19%; (36 votes)
The agriculture exhibits: - 33%; (61 votes)
The craft exhibits: - 20%; (37 votes)
Ugly Pick Up Truck Contest: - 2%; (4 votes)
Demolition Derby: - 20%; (38 votes)
Western Gunfight Show: - 5%; (10 votes)

Total Votes: 186

While watching last night's Presidential Debate, what did you think?

Started on 09/27/2005

Trump talked more, so he won: - 41%; (81 votes)
Clinton let Trump talk more, so she won: - 18%; (36 votes)
I am so angry: - 15%; (30 votes)
Is the weather really that bad in Canada?: - 17%; (34 votes)
Why don't they kiss?: - 9%; (17 votes)

Total Votes: 198

North Carolina is a "swing" state for the 2016 Presidential election, is this:

Started on 09/12/2005

Good - we will have a better chance of having our voices heard: - 21%; (38 votes)
Good - people will feel that thier vote is important: - 32%; (58 votes)
Bad - so many commercials: - 8%; (15 votes)
Bad - it is pulling attention away from state elections: - 3%; (6 votes)
All of the above: - 35%; (63 votes)

Total Votes: 180

What was your favorite Summer Olympics event?

Started on 08/22/2005

Track and Field: - 14%; (37 votes)
Team Sports (basketball, volleyball, etc.): - 12%; (34 votes)
Modern Pentathlon: - 0%; (1 votes)
Swimming: - 24%; (65 votes)
Gymnastics: - 38%; (103 votes)
Rowing: - 1%; (3 votes)
Mine isn't listed: - 11%; (31 votes)

Total Votes: 274

The American Presidential Candidates

Started on 07/25/2005

I'm happy to vote for either the current Republican candidate or the current Democratic candidate: - 29%; (166 votes)
I would rather have an alternative Republican candidate to face Hillary Clinton: - 15%; (88 votes)
I would rather have an alternative Democratic candidate to face Donald Trump: - 9%; (50 votes)
I would rather have almost anyone else instead of the Republican and Democrat candidates: - 43%; (250 votes)
I'm so annoyed this poll isn't mentioning my favorite third party: - 5%; (27 votes)

Total Votes: 581

Sharks?

Started on 07/05/2005

I wasn't planning on going to the beach anyway: - 27%; (94 votes)
I'm not worried, shark attacks are rare: - 30%; (101 votes)
I'm concerned, and might change my behavior at the beach: - 23%; (77 votes)
I'm worried, and will keep myself and my family on dry sand: - 20%; (70 votes)

Total Votes: 342

Bernie Sanders should concede the Democratic presidential nomination ...

Started on 06/08/2005

Months ago: - 28%; (101 votes)
This week: - 16%; (59 votes)
At the Democratic National Convention: - 13%; (48 votes)
Not before being removed from the Convention by force: - 42%; (153 votes)

Total Votes: 361

Should the UK stay in the EU?

Started on 05/24/2005

Yes: - 38%; (56 votes)
No: - 32%; (48 votes)
Yes, but just Scotland should leave: - 1%; (2 votes)
No, but just Scotland should stay: - 0%; (0 votes)
What's the difference between England and the UK again?: - 28%; (42 votes)

Total Votes: 148

Athletic or not, what would be the cutest dog breed for K-9 duty?

Started on 04/27/2005

Basset Hound: - 33%; (119 votes)
Chow Chow: - 12%; (42 votes)
Dachshund: - 21%; (75 votes)
English Cocker Spaniel: - 18%; (66 votes)
Pomeranian: - 17%; (63 votes)

Total Votes: 365

What is the best part of the Mount Olive Pickle Festival?

Started on 04/15/2005

Homestyle Chili Cookoff: - 3%; (6 votes)
Live music and entertainment: - 14%; (25 votes)
Student Art Contest: - 1%; (1 votes)
Food and crafts vendors: - 28%; (49 votes)
Cuke Patch 5K Run: - 2%; (4 votes)
Hwy 55 Challenge: - 5%; (9 votes)
Car Show: - 25%; (44 votes)
Pickles!: - 22%; (39 votes)

Total Votes: 177

Now that it is too late, who would you rather have running for the Republican Presidential Nomination?

Started on 04/01/2005

No thanks, I like what we've got: - 23%; (92 votes)
Colin Powell: - 42%; (164 votes)
Kelly Ayotte: - 1%; (4 votes)
Clint Eastwood: - 20%; (79 votes)
Nikki Haley: - 4%; (16 votes)
Mitt Romney: - 10%; (38 votes)

Total Votes: 393

As we head into Spring, I'm looking forward to:

Started on 03/08/2005

Planting/Gardening: - 27%; (104 votes)
The sun being up in the morning: - 21%; (81 votes)
Sports/Outdoors: - 18%; (70 votes)
Daylight Saving Time: - 34%; (129 votes)

Total Votes: 384

The US Presidential Election Process is best represented by which Megadeth album title?

Started on 02/29/2005

"The World Needs a Hero": - 16%; (26 votes)
"So Far, So Good... So What!": - 4%; (7 votes)
"Risk": - 10%; (16 votes)
"The System Has Failed": - 71%; (118 votes)