Welcome to Club Cobra! The World's largest
non biased Shelby Cobra related site!
- » Representation from nearly all
Cobra/Daytona/GT40 manufacturers
- » Help from all over the world for your
questions
- » Build logs for you and all members
- » Blogs
- » Image Gallery
- » Many thousands of members and nearly 1
million posts!
YES! I want to register an account for free right now!
p.s.: For registered members this ad will NOT show
 
Main Menu
|
|
Nevada Classics
|
|
Advertise at CC
|
|
May 2024
|
| S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| |
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| 5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
| 12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
| 19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
| 26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
|
|
|
CC Advertisers
|
|
10-18-2011, 08:24 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
Ut
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
Posts: 6,990
|
|
Not Ranked
Poll Kirkham For Governor
Gentlemen,
As many of you know, I have become very active in Utah politics over the past couple of years.
A prominent Utah political blog created a poll on the potential candidates running for statewide office. This link was sent to me this morning. I was placed against the sitting governor (Gary Herbert) and a few other potential candidates. Many people have asked me to run for governor and I am considering a run. The media is now polling on it.
2012 Utah Elections Poll -
David
 |
10-18-2011, 08:44 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
Posts: 2,520
|
|
Not Ranked
Go for it, how cool would it be for the governers motorcade to be a row of fully polished cobras. That would get there attention.
__________________
PRIDEnJOY
Last edited by fordracing65; 10-18-2011 at 08:57 PM..
|
10-19-2011, 08:13 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
Ut
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
Posts: 6,990
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65
Go for it, how cool would it be for the governers motorcade to be a row of fully polished cobras. That would get there attention.
|
Even though I do like the idea of a row of polished Cobras glimmering in the sun, I am not much into motorcades, pomp, or circumstance. I'd rather we all solved problems--like education.
David
|
10-18-2011, 08:49 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 5,391
|
|
Not Ranked
I would cast my vote for you. If I lived in Utah that is.
Larry
__________________
Alba gu bràth
|
10-18-2011, 10:26 PM
|
 |
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,588
|
|
Not Ranked
Please no disrespect to you David, I love your car and your company, but I do wish politics would stay out of ClubCobra.
What if another CC sponsor wanted to post about his or her Proposition on the ballot in XYZ State? It's a slippery slope.
My humblest apologies.
|
10-19-2011, 02:53 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: penn.,
Posts: 2,556
|
|
Not Ranked
Go for it! this is exactly what we need across this country, CITIZENS running things, NOT polititions
|
10-19-2011, 03:47 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
Posts: 3,729
|
|
Not Ranked
Brother Bruce - the sad thing is, citizens who get into politics are politicians! 
__________________
Tropical Buzz
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
BEWARE OF THE DOGma!! Dogmatism bites...
|
10-19-2011, 04:43 AM
|
 |
Half-Ass Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,918
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Please no disrespect to you David, I love your car and your company, but I do wish politics would stay out of ClubCobra.
|
Enough of this car stuff, how does David feel about Gun Control, Abortion, Vouchers for Private School, Legalization of Marijuana, and the list goes on....  |
10-19-2011, 05:00 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
Posts: 2,440
|
|
Not Ranked
Here's a question for the fledgling politician. If elected, which of the following would MOST guide you decision making on matters of policy? - Your own views about what is best for your constituents
- The views of those who supported your election
- The views of all residents including those who don't vote and may strongly disagree with you
Said another way, are politicians elected to do what they think is best, or to do what the majority wants them to do (even when the majority is wrong in the eyes of the politician)?
Oh, and here's one more question better suited for a candidate for the senate than governor, but as long as the politics door has been opened ......
What should a senator do when, in his own opinion, a matter is good for the country but bad for his local constituents? In other words, should congressmen be held accountable for protecting the entire country, or just their districts?
__________________
Tommy
Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor
|
10-19-2011, 05:59 AM
|
 |
CC Member/Contributor
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-FIA, 66 mustang convertible, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,634
|
|
Not Ranked
David,
As I said when we spoke earlier this month, I think with your "tell it like it is" attitude, and your penchant for not playing games, you would be a breath of fresh air in whatever political arena you decided to be in.
Bill S.
__________________
Instead of being part of the problem, be part of a successful solution.
First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
|
10-19-2011, 08:06 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
Ut
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
Posts: 6,990
|
|
Not Ranked
Guys,
Thanks for the kind words, emails, and support. I sincerely appreciate it. We have been on Club Cobra almost from the beginning (we lurked for some time while our attorneys debated if we should be part of this new blogging thing  ) Finally, I couldn't stand by any longer and joined you guys anyway  What a ride it has been. I only post these political things to keep you guys in the loop. As for answering, or entering into deep political discussion, that is for another day. It is certainly not my intention so start a political mud-slinging contest. A rubber burning contest--that's another story 
David
|
10-19-2011, 08:30 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chester Springs,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA #690, FRPP 427 Boss engine
Posts: 764
|
|
Not Ranked
David, I always like to know the position on key issues before endorsing anyone. You are the kind of guy I would vote for (if I could vote in UT), but like Patrick I need more info.
__________________
RCR GT40 SOLD to Fast 5
Kirkham #690 289 FIA
|
10-19-2011, 08:32 AM
|
|
Half-Ass Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,918
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by mreid
David, I always like to know the position on key issues before endorsing anyone. You are the kind of guy I would vote for (if I could vote in UT), but like Patrick I need more info.
|
WTF?!? You mean you won't just blindly vote for him because he builds cool cars? What's wrong with you? |
10-19-2011, 08:39 AM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
Ut
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
Posts: 6,990
|
|
Not Ranked
Guys,
Just to be clear. I have not decided to run by any means. I am not asking for support, votes, or money. (I didn't ask for the above poll to be done). When I said above "thanks for the support" above I should have said, "encouragement." I'm just letting you all know what is happening, as it might have some small effect on our industry.
I am happy to answer specific questions on policy, but I don't think this is the right place.
David
|
10-19-2011, 09:50 AM
|
 |
Abnormal CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pottstown (East Coventry),
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Don't think I'll be getting a Cobra for a long time... Do have '94 RX-7 R2.
Posts: 2,317
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by David Kirkham
Gentlemen,
As many of you know, I have become very active in Utah politics over the past couple of years.
A prominent Utah political blog created a poll on the potential candidates running for statewide office. This link was sent to me this morning. I was placed against the sitting governor (Gary Herbert) and a few other potential candidates. Many people have asked me to run for governor and I am considering a run. The media is now polling on it.
2012 Utah Elections Poll -
David
|
I thought you were going to be a Senator, but you changed your mind?
Good luck if you go for it! Just remember to spend other people's money to get elected. |
10-19-2011, 04:49 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
Ut
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
Posts: 6,990
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1ntCobra
I thought you were going to be a Senator, but you changed your mind?
Good luck if you go for it! Just remember to spend other people's money to get elected.
|
I haven't changed my mind. I have been asked to run for both.
David
|
10-20-2011, 01:12 AM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 302 powerdyne supercharged
Posts: 211
|
|
Not Ranked
Question for David....
For the sake of argument, lets just say you win both. Which would you take?
That would be pretty cool to see someone win both the governor seat and senate seat at the same time.
|
10-21-2011, 09:41 AM
|
|
Abnormal CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pottstown (East Coventry),
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Don't think I'll be getting a Cobra for a long time... Do have '94 RX-7 R2.
Posts: 2,317
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by David Kirkham
I haven't changed my mind. I have been asked to run for both.
David
|
Is there a deadline on when you have to decide on running or not?
I would think that being a U.S. Senator would probably be more satisfying from a political standpoint if you are interested in changing laws (for example simplifying taxes for businesses) or trying to balance the budget. What would motivate you to want to run for governor?
(Hmm, I sort of remember this thread going way off topic with Patrickt, Rod Knock and me, but those posts aren't here. I guess that I just must have imagined that or it was a different thread...  ) |
10-21-2011, 09:49 AM
|
|
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,588
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1ntCobra
(Hmm, I sort of remember this thread going way off topic with Patrickt, Rod Knock and me, but those posts aren't here. I guess that I just must have imagined that or it was a different thread... ) |
They were deleted by the mods. |
10-21-2011, 10:03 AM
|
 |
Senior Club Cobra Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Northport,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
Posts: 10,362
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1ntCobra
(Hmm, I sort of remember this thread going way off topic with Patrickt, Rod Knock and me, but those posts aren't here. I guess that I just must have imagined that or it was a different thread... ) |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
They were deleted by the mods.
|
Uh-huh. Let's not repeat it please.
ron
ClubCobra Moderator |
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:57 AM.
|
|
Hybrid Mode
