Comments on: Hardin Officials Want to Pay Back Con Man
By MontanaJim72 on 11-02-09
I really wanted the Hardin prison contract to work. It seemed like such a shame to have a new building with nobody to fill it. While I would like to see the state use this building instead of trying to build a brand new one in Billings, they seem to be blind to that idea. However, the idea that they should pay back a con man because he spent money trying to con them is just ridiculous. Paying this guy anything would only make the tribal authority look like fools. It’s time for them to say “see ya later” later on this guy and move on. I’m still waiting for the state to justify building a new prison rather than modifying the one in Hardin. I will never believe that it costs more money to modify a building than build a brand new one.
By dsrobins on 11-02-09
This is funny. Will the Hardin officials who were wined, dined and generously housed by Michael Hilton be in worse trouble with their constituents because they accepted his “hospitality” (aka bribes) or because they paid the thug back? The next election in Hardin will be most interesting after the voters have had the opportunity to ponder what their elected leaders have done to and for them.
By Billy on 11-02-09
It could be funny unless this kind of Boss Hawg politics is just the way things work. Captain Hilton knew which strings to pull.
If it’s not hurting anyone, you just go along and maybe something will come your way.
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