Blame the justices
I waited in line for an hour and 35 minutes at precinct No. 29 (St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church) in Bella Vista because only four voting machines were available.
I want to compliment the election sheriff and workers for keeping a positive attitude during the election process.
After seeing the line, I Announcers muted during game
So I’m watching college football, groaning out loud (my wife shouted up “Are you OK?”) and writhing in pain at the over-the-top commentators.
What on earth does “dialed up” mean? I must have heard the phrase a dozen times. Saw the “keys to victory” in one game - absurdly inane.
I’m not kidding. I wrote them down: Believe in our cause. Be your best when the best is needed; score touchdowns in the red zone.
What’s with the “red zone?” Is there something magical about being inside the 20 as opposed to 15 or 25?
asked for a paper ballot and was informed that they had been all used up by people who came early in the morning and did not want to wait in line. I was also informed that they tried to get more but were unable to contact the clerk’s office.
Who is to blame? The blame starts with the Benton County judge and the justices, who are responsible for providing
I learned what used to be called the end zone is now “The House.” Timeouts are not “called;” they are “burned.” I heard 15 references to “rhythm” and at least 10 “tempos,” which is kind of like a mini-rhythm, I guess.
They went on about a “very special player” but there were many of these. Also, many underrated players but I’ve yet to hear about anyone overrated.
The running back ran for a “buck 44.” In the other game, it was a “buck 23.” I can only guess this means the player ran for 144 and 123 yards. How cool.
The commentators were constantly “amazed.” If you are amazed all the time, what word is left for something truly exfunds for the Election Commission.
Some blame has to be placed on the Election Commission for not providing enough paper ballots for those who chose not to use the machine.
I did attempt to vote early at Riordan Hall, but each time I showed up the estimated wait was 45 minutes, which I felt was too long. Hindsight being 20-20, I should have ceptional? Maybe it’s me.
At 66, not much “amazes” me anymore.
The most common phrase from the booth was “no question about it.” That was uttered when commentator “B” agreed with the wise words of commentator “A.” Before one game, four suits and ties stood on a mini-field and tossed a football around and joked and laughed for 10 minutes.
It was like enduring the dreadful jocular juvenility of junior high school boys. Can they just stop laughing? If everything is funny, nothing is funny.
Will they ever run out of words? I am watching on “mute” from now on. No question about it.
Rick Burns Bella Vistawaited in line at Riordan Hall.
Let's hope that coming elections will be improved.
Wally Sheldon Bella Vista
Opinion, Pages 6 on 11/14/2012