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By 3rd generation montanan on 10-13-08
Thanks Mike. It’s refreshing to see a healthy response to all the nastiness that passes for political posturing these days. I’m old enough to remember when political opponents could disagree and still remain civil. Today we are so polarized that normally rational citizens can justify in their own minds the need to win at any cost. Even if it includes bearing false witness against their neighbors.
Hang in there and good luck!
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By Harsh Reality Is Converting on 10-15-08
I think that a lot of people are so sick of the way things are going politically and economically that they are fighting back against smear campaigns, negativity etc. We’re seeing it’s effects on McCain’s campaign and his rapidly dropping poll numbers so hopefully we’ll see that same effects at the local level as more and more people want to hear about solutions and positive results. Thanks Mr. Jopek.
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Let’s be civil. The Flathead Beacon encourages vigorous discussion and lively debate, but we will delete comments that attack other readers, make accusations we can’t verify, stray too far off topic, criticize local businesses (call them if you have a problem), convict someone of a crime, use profanity or are simply judged to be in bad taste. We don’t always have someone moderating comments, so we ask for your help: If you see a comment that violates these ground rules, or you simply deem it offensive, please e-mail editor [at] flatheadbeacon.com. The views expressed in the comments section do not reflect those of the Beacon.
By 3rd generation montanan on 10-13-08
Thanks Mike. It’s refreshing to see a healthy response to all the nastiness that passes for political posturing these days. I’m old enough to remember when political opponents could disagree and still remain civil. Today we are so polarized that normally rational citizens can justify in their own minds the need to win at any cost. Even if it includes bearing false witness against their neighbors.
Hang in there and good luck!
By Harsh Reality Is Converting on 10-15-08
I think that a lot of people are so sick of the way things are going politically and economically that they are fighting back against smear campaigns, negativity etc. We’re seeing it’s effects on McCain’s campaign and his rapidly dropping poll numbers so hopefully we’ll see that same effects at the local level as more and more people want to hear about solutions and positive results. Thanks Mr. Jopek.