Comments on: Erica’s News Note: The Final Countdown

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:10:54 +0000

For those of you that may have missed Saturday morning with Erica. She did a nice report you on saying "no" to your children about money especially in the current economy.

Just want to pass on a little advice for the kids. I have always paid my children an allowance since they were 5 years old. Until then I told them they were in training for Mom.

It is a real simple system. You get paid $5 per week when you turn 5 and get your raise on the 1st Saturday of your birthday month. 10% goes to charity, 10% goes to their savings account and 80% they get to spend. (You have to use the 3 piggy bank system.) There is then no discussion about money and making all these purchases because they have their own funds they have to manage via wallets and purses. I usually run to the bank every six months and ask for so many 5's and so many 1's. If the children only knew where Mom stashed the cash.

Finally my last bit of unsolicted advice that works wonders with children I read in a parenting book years ago. When a child asks for money you don't want them to think you are too rich or too poor. It makes a child upset if you constantly say you are broke when you know you have a mortgage payments and other obligations. In lieu of a jumbo explanation, you simply say, "Today, we are choosing not to spend our money that way." I works wonders.

By: futurehrgrad09

futurehrgrad09 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:18 +0000

I have just been so deeply sadened by the news of Senator Obama's grandmother passing. May GOD bless keep and strenghthen his entire family

By: Deb, Richmond VA

Deb, Richmond VA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:59:29 +0000

Erica,
I'm still amazed by people who refuse to register to vote because they don't want to be called for jury duty. That is so lame!! Voting (and jury duty) are rights/privileges that most of the world would love to have.

The campaign season is (thankfully) almost over. I've been pleasantly surprised by the Democrats – they've stayed on message with out all the negative vitriol and lies of the past. Too bad the Republicans didn't learn how to play nice. Maybe they will eventually realize that you "catch more flies with honey than with vinegar". In my long life I've found that people lie when they have nothing good to offer, and that says more about the Republicans than they would like.

I finally received my first "robocall" and it came to me over the weekend on my work telephone. I guess since I don't have a land line at home they had to get me somehow! Then today the DNC "called" to inform me of my polling place. Such effeciency!! LOL!!

I know everyone at CNN is excited about tomorrow – but also looking forward to a bit of a break. All of you have been involved in this election reporting in one way or another, and I'm sure it will be a relief to be able to catch your breath.

Take care!! It's (dare we say it?) almost over.
Deb

By: Gail Cruse

Gail Cruse — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:58:53 +0000

Wouldn't it be a nice gesture for Mrs. Obama to be by her husband's side tonight? She is a busy mom and not able to attend all of these rallys, we understand that and are grateful for the tastefullness of her selected appearances as oppossed to always standing there nodding and smiling at the camera. It would be very heart warming to see her tonight though. A steady hand on his shoulder would be even better. It's so sad that Mr. Obama's Grandmother died today. I didn't know her but am on the verge of tears for their family.

By: Franky

Franky — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:57:10 +0000

"Obama’s grandmom just passed away and that’s sad !"

What the?? Are you serious?? Are you?? I guess it wouldn't be true if you wouldn't have said it...

You know, sometimes I like to think that I know some asnwers but not all of them. But if you can control your own destiny, why not?? God has bigger plans...

I hate to play "Devil's Advocate" but let's turned the tables around...plus, after all, is the GOP's game...

You believe in ghosts GOP?? Maybe you better not...

By: Kathi Fullerton Calif.

Kathi Fullerton Calif. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:54:05 +0000

My heart goes out to Sen. Obama at his grandmothers passing one day before the elections. This is just so sad.

McCain/Palin

By: Lilibeth

Lilibeth — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:46:34 +0000

Hi Erica, yeah, I’ve been thinking about the election all day. I shouldn’t, but I am. And yes, I’m for early voting. Some of us have other obligations (like traveling for work, etc.) that would make us unavailable on the actual day. On jury duty…it’s a civic duty, I know, but if I have to be out for several weeks for it, it would place a hardship where I work. Somehow there should be a way for all to participate without putting a hardship on anyone. See you later,

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

By: Brian Riback

Brian Riback — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:44:42 +0000

I honestly think that is because New Yorkers realize what undecided voters do not...we are in TROUBLE if McCain wins...serious trouble. Obama is not just our hope for the future but it's also a matter of how BAD McCain would be.

I feel horrible about Obama's grandmother...she came so close to living to see this amazing achievement RIP.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:44:30 +0000

Obama's grandmom just passed away and that's sad !